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In addition, i think its as ugly as a batch of homemade sin. The acoustic bass shop specializes in intimate repair of fine double basses. We also carry a wide range of bows and accessories. Upright bass repair, restoration and set up in portland petes bass shop has been providing the finest bass repair, restoration and set up in portland for the past 10 years. The upright bass site we dont call it a double bass. We have a great selection for players of all levels.
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The setup and repair of the double bass for opitimum sound by chuck traeger with david brownell and william merchant. For aesthetics, it has maple back, sides and neck with arched back construction. The bass bar shapes the waves of vibration inside the string bass to produce deeper, more resonant bass tones. This big new book is the bible for the bass complete information on repair. You might also check out our books section for some great howto books on setuprepair and bass building. Luthier, alex friedman is a master at restoring, repairing, and maintaining the upright string bass. Founded in 2001, petes bass shop has, become the destination for all upright bass repair and accessory needs in portland. This bridge is made specifically for the eminence electric upright bass. It looks great, has a nice tone and is priced to buy the body is spruce and the bass has an ebony fingerboard on a maple neck. What stands out most about an electric bass when compared to an acoustic upright bass is that theres so much less of it. After answering the questions, send the info, and i will be able to add your kay bass to the database.
Bruce wallace bass is a full service bass and cello restoration and repair company. Repair prices for instruments purchased from qbc will remain at the old rates for now. Its accompanying accessories are a wellpadded bag for safety, bridge and 2 sets of strings. Hopefully with enough input we can learn about kay bass serial numbers and model types.
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