laminate

  1. billy sparkles

    Jack Casady bass laminate version and feedback

    Hi All, the new version of the EPI Jack Casady bass has gone from solid maple to laminate maple apparently to reduce feedback. This seems to be a common construction method to avoid feedback from amplified jazz guitars. Could those of you who have a JC comment on the feedback "problem" and how...
  2. P

    Double Bass Abatron Wood Epoxy for chipped Upright Edges

    Has anyone used or heard of using Abatron Wood Epoxy to fix the edges of a laminate upright? I just learned about this stuff from a carpenter friend who was fixing up some old windows on my house. It seems like it could be a great fix in theory, but there’s the question of having whatever...
  3. Engelhardt C-1 (1998)
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    For sale Engelhardt C-1 (1998)

    Excellent, reliable gigging bass. Comes with a realist pickup—no case. It is unusually lightweight and it looks almost brand-friggin’ new. A good deal for a 2nd/gigging bass! The back even has a little flame in the laminate. 1in overstand, 5.5in bridge height, 41.5in scale. Located in Northern...
    $1,200.00
  4. TheDellow

    SOLD Engelhardt C-1 (1998)

    Excellent, reliable gigging bass. Comes with a realist pickup—no case. It is unusually lightweight and it looks almost brand-friggin’ new. A good deal for a 2nd/gigging bass! The back even has a little flame in the laminate. 1in overstand, 5.5in bridge height, 41.5in scale. Located in Northern...
  5. 1967 Kay S-1 Supreme
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    For sale 1967 Kay S-1 Supreme

    This rare 1967 Kay S-1 is a whole lot of awesome and always gets looks of envy from bass players when I take it out. It has that classic, room-filling Kay low-end, is currently strung up with Zyex Mediums, and it sounds surprisingly detailed under the bow. This was Kay's top of the line bass...
    $2,000.00
  6. TheDellow

    SOLD 1967 Kay S-1 Supreme

    This rare 1967 Kay S-1 is a whole lot of awesome and always gets looks of envy from bass players when I take it out. It has that classic, room-filling Kay low-end, is currently strung up with Zyex Mediums, and it sounds surprisingly detailed under the bow. This was Kay's top of the line bass...
  7. Samuel Shen SB80 1/2 Size Bass w/ Messina Covers Gig Bag

    For sale Samuel Shen SB80 1/2 Size Bass w/ Messina Covers Gig Bag

    This is a great student instrument for younger/smaller players, purchased from David Gage String Instruments in 2017. It is in excellent condition, comes with a high-quality Messina Covers bass bag and an adjustable bridge, and is available in the New York Metropolitan area.
    $1,500.00
  8. H

    For Sale Samuel Shen SB80 1/2 Size Bass w/ Messina Covers Gig Bag

    This is a great student instrument for younger/smaller players, purchased from David Gage String Instruments in 2017. It is in excellent condition, comes with a high-quality Messina Covers bass bag and an adjustable bridge, and is available in the New York Metropolitan area.
  9. marcox

    Double Bass 1940s 5/8 German laminate with bass bar issues. Worth repairing?

    A few years ago I traded a Palatino EUB that I never used for a 5/8 German laminate with a 38.5" scale length. It sports a sticker saying "Made in Germany US Zone," which puts its birthday in the mid-'40s to early '50s. The joy of acquiring a cool old bass via trade quickly faded when my...
    • marcox
    • Thread
    • 5/8 bar bass bass bar german issues laminate worth
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    • Forum: Basses [DB]
  10. S

    Double Bass What would happen if I covered my laminate bass in vynil stickers?

    I had a wacky idea, but don't want to act on it. Now, hear me out, because your immediate knee jerk reaction will be: "What? No." I have an old laminate bass that's pretty beat up and crappy. I'm gonna put a magnetic pickup on it, most likely (still deciding), and use it to play funk/motown...
  11. Tiddleypidlei

    Double Bass NBD The 4 year wait is over!!!

    Finally, After four years, I finally get to play the upright bass again. It’s not much, but it works for me. I used to not believe in love at first sight, but I now understand, and it’s a wonderful feeling. I purchased the bass from The Violin Shop Tampa, and I knew from first sight it was the...
    • Tiddleypidlei
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    • double bass hawkes laminate laminated nbd new bass day upton bass
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Basses [DB]
  12. M

    Budget pressing

    Say I were constructing a hollow body or semi-hollow body guitar on a fairly tight budget. If I wanted to put a laminate arched top onto a piece of wood that would make up the sides and back, would it be unreasonable to first carve a mold for the top out of a solid piece of wood, press the...
  13. Wing Out Of Clamp

    Wing Out Of Clamp

    removed the laminate wing from the clamps
    • mapleglo
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    • body wings laminate top walnut
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    • Album: Walnut Devil Bass
  14. Chadwick Folding Bass (Fully Laminate)
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    For sale Chadwick Folding Bass (Fully Laminate)

    Used Chadwick Folding Bass Includes original case, realist pickup with upgraded string clip input, and a brand new set of D'Addario Zyex strings. Bass is in excellent condition, a few scratches and dings, but has been played in well and doesn't sound green like a brand new one. Plays very...
    $3,000.00
  15. adamchaffins

    SOLD Chadwick Folding Bass (Fully Laminate)

    Used Chadwick Folding Bass Includes original case, realist pickup with upgraded string clip input, and a brand new set of D'Addario Zyex strings. Bass is in excellent condition, a few scratches and dings, but has been played in well and doesn't sound green like a brand new one. Plays very...
  16. Fingerboard Laminate

    Fingerboard Laminate

    Added a laminate to the bottom of the finger board
    • mapleglo
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    • fingerboard laminate
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    • Album: Winter Build Off 2018
  17. Laminate 2 Fingerboard

    Laminate 2 Fingerboard

    Gluing laminate to the bottom of the fingerboard
    • mapleglo
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    • laminate
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    • Album: Winter Build Off 2018
  18. 2016 Upton Bass UB Standard Laminate w/ upgrades
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    For sale 2016 Upton Bass UB Standard Laminate w/ upgrades

    Putting a feeler out for my 2016 Upton UB Standard laminate. 41.5” string length, D neck, round back, chestnut brown matte varnish. Between the original owner and myself, several upgrades and additions have been done to the instrument. These include: Antiqued hatpeg tuners Bridge adjusters...
    $2,800.00
  19. etsob

    SOLD 2016 Upton Bass UB Standard Laminate w/ upgrades

    Putting a feeler out for my 2016 Upton UB Standard laminate. 41.5” string length, D neck, round back, chestnut brown matte varnish. Between the original owner and myself, several upgrades and additions have been done to the instrument. These include: Antiqued hatpeg tuners Bridge adjusters...
  20. bassgirls

    U-bass -- wood vs laminate?

    Hey guys. I'd like to get into fretless/upright on the cheap, so I was looking at a Ubass. Can you tell me if I should buy the laminate or all wood? I played a fretted laminate in a local shop and liked it, but they didn't have a fretless or all wood model. What's the main differences in tone...
  21. C

    Planning for my first DIY project...

    I've been bitten by the DIY bug here, and after discovering that my workplace is literally just blocks away from a hardwood supplier and I can go there and pick out materials in person, I'm starting to seriously look at building a bass for myself. I have people I can turn to for tools and...
  22. Chadwick Folding Bass with Fishman full circle pickup and upgraded end pin

    For sale Chadwick Folding Bass with Fishman full circle pickup and upgraded end pin

    Older Chadwick Folding bass. With Fishman full circle pickup and upgraded end pin. Some dings and wear, has been to Charlie's workshop a couple times for some TLC. Great playing and sounding bass
    $2,500.00
  23. Pete Langford

    For Sale Chadwick Folding Bass with Fishman full circle pickup and upgraded end pin

    Older Chadwick Folding bass. With Fishman full circle pickup and upgraded end pin. Some dings and wear, has been to Charlie's workshop a couple times for some TLC. Great playing and sounding bass
  24. Max Mines

    Double Bass Should I replace my fingerboard?

    Hi all, Tl;dr I have a pre-war German laminate bass that doesn't sound as full and play as nicely as a laminate Shen I often play. Will a fingerboard replacement solve this problem? I own a pre-war German laminate bass. I'm a college student, and I often play the school's laminate Shen. While...
  25. CNC-ing the neck laminates

    CNC-ing the neck laminates

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    • Category: Bass Guitars
  26. Gluing the neck laminates

    Gluing the neck laminates

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    • laminate
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    • Category: Bass Guitars
  27. UPTON LAMINATE BASS $1500
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    For sale UPTON LAMINATE BASS $1500

    Upton Standard laminate bass. Used but in great shape with custom antiqued tuners and bass bag included. Cash only local pick up only (NYC)
    $1,500.00
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    SOLD UPTON LAMINATE BASS $1500

    Upton Standard laminate bass. Used but in great shape with custom antiqued tuners and bass bag included. Cash only local pick up only (NYC)
  29. james condino

    Holeyboard plastic laminate Baltic ply

    Does anyone know where I can find this style of very high grade, void free thick ply, Baltic birch type material with the bright color 1/8" outside plastic laminates like they use for Holey board pedalboards? Holeyboard M3 Series I contacted them but got a very generic response and no luck...
  30. james condino

    Double Bass Holeyboard plastic laminate Baltic ply

    I figure this is the best nerd section to post this thread since it apply to materials and the nerdy types who use them and know where to acquire them. Does anyone know where I can find this style of very high grade, void free thick ply, Baltic birch ply material with the bright color 1/8"...
  31. pre-cbs

    Double Bass Best Mic for "not the best" Laminate Upright - Troll? DPA? AMT?

    I've been working on getting my Upright chops to gigging level. I normally play a NS EUB but I bought a no name Chinese Laminate upright a year or so ago and it's time to take her out. I put on a Realist but it sounds thuddy like it cuts all the highs out, kinda restricting. My bass sounds...
  32. Upton Standard upgraded laminate bass w/case $1500
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    For sale Upton Standard upgraded laminate bass w/case $1500

    Upton Standard laminate double bass used but in great shape custom antiqued tuners softbag included This instrument is broken in and one of the better Upton laminates I've played. Local pick up only (NYC) cash only
    $1,800.00
  33. B

    SOLD Upton Standard upgraded laminate bass w/case $1500

    Upton Standard laminate double bass used but in great shape custom antiqued tuners softbag included This instrument is broken in and one of the better Upton laminates I've played. Local pick up only (NYC) cash only
  34. 2012 Samuel Shen SB 100 3/4 laminate upright Bass Complete package
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    For sale 2012 Samuel Shen SB 100 3/4 laminate upright Bass Complete package

    2012 Shen SB-100 purchased from Cincinnati luthier Nick Lloyd Handpicked between 2 other SB-100's and 1 solid top SB-150 model! I do not believe Nick sells anything besides his commissioned hand built basses anymore. Professionally played and professionally set up by Nick with Medium gauge...
    $1,975.00
  35. J

    SOLD 2012 Samuel Shen SB 100 3/4 laminate upright Bass Complete package

    2012 Shen SB-100 purchased from Cincinnati luthier Nick Lloyd Handpicked between 2 other SB-100's and 1 solid top SB-150 model! I do not believe Nick sells anything besides his commissioned hand built basses anymore. Professionally played and professionally set up by Nick with Medium gauge...
  36. [CRTL+ALT+DEL]

    will this wood finish work on laminate necks?

    okay. so there probably a way to do this and i just don't know the name to google it. i'm looking for a tutorial on how to stain a 5 piece neck, but stain the different pieces different colors. i'm trying to figure out how i could with out the stain bleeding into each other. like lets say it's...
  37. Vintage German Laminate Bass

    For sale Vintage German Laminate Bass

    Hi all, Have a nice bass for sale for cheap. German-made vintage laminate bass with some nice purfling. Has been refinished at some point, and the finish is not very even, hence the low price. Still sounds great, though, and really give that phat vintage sound. Crisp under the bow and full...
    $1,200.00
  38. sing-modulator

    For Sale/Trade Vintage German Laminate Bass

    Hi all, Have a nice bass for sale for cheap. German-made vintage laminate bass with some nice purfling. Has been refinished at some point, and the finish is not very even, hence the low price. Still sounds great, though, and really give that phat vintage sound. Crisp under the bow and full...
  39. FourBanger

    Laminate necks: humidity and stability of the lamination

    I dunno if its just coincidence or not but nearly every bass I've played recently that has a laminate neck, with the exception of maple with rosewood strips, has felt like the different woods have dried or swollen at different enough rates to cause the joints to be raised and not smooth...
  40. East German Bass, ~1960, Plywood, w/ Extension
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    For sale East German Bass, ~1960, Plywood, w/ Extension

    Bought by me Summer, 2015, played at home by me regularly until about a month ago, taken out of the house only for lessons. After purchase, worked on by Arnold including setup and new endpin. Tag inside says East Germany, Arnold thought it might be an Eberle, best guesses are 1960 or a little...
    $3,400.00
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