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  1. VSA Certificate of Merit lion head bass

    For sale VSA Certificate of Merit lion head bass

    Double bass made by Oskar Krawiecki in 2024. This double bass received a Certificate of Merit for Artisanship last week at the VSA Competition in Indianapolis. String length 40 3/4 " (103,5 cm). Great solo bass, but also very comfortable orchestra bass, not so big and easy to play. Responds very...
    $34,000.00
    • MacKraw
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    • double bass double bass 3/4 european hand carved lion head luthier master orchestra solo vsa
    • Category: For Sale: Double Basses
  2. LaFaro01

    Double Bass Interesting thoughts about building a double bass

    Elinore Morris, for me one of the most interesting "modern luthiers" has some interesting thoughts about building a new bass: Thanks to Geoff Chalmers for talking with her... I think, I'll have to go to Sweden too... one day..:P
  3. Mastiff_5

    New Neck or New Bass?

    I have an Aria Pro II Detroit MK2/5 5 string that I purchased, stripped to the body and neck, then modded with all new parts. The neck has developed more relief than the truss rod can correct. It’s been suggested (in a related post here on TB) that I try having the neck steamed flat, and I may...
  4. Kerem Koseoglu

    NBD: UGR

    I'm happy to share with you folks that I finally got my hands on my custom made bass! The bass was made by Ugur Elcik; a Turkish luthier operating in Istanbul. He has built instruments for renown players in Turkiye before, he knows what he's doing. The main idea behind this instrument was to...
  5. bassplayer9512

    Gonna have fun with this build

    Alright so, I got a bunch of free pine from work and I have access to some Formica and WilsonArt laminate sheets through work as well. I have always wanted to do a build using a formica top just because of the options for patterns and no need to top finish. Anyways I want some input from the...
    • bassplayer9512
    • Thread
    • build a bass build advice build thread luthier luthierhelp luthiers advice
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  6. M

    Warwick Corvette RB $$ Replace Input Jack

    Hi guys, I'm a real bassist's bassist and I have a practice later today and an instrument with a broken jack that needs replacing, only I don't know enough about this to be wholly confident in what I'm doing and thought I would ask before wasting time, money, and solder on doing the jack wrong...
  7. HutHutHuda

    Cutting A Pickguard - Drill or Saw?

    I have a sheet of pickguard material, a drill, a coping saw, and some files. To cut out the pickguard: would it be better to drill small holes with a tiny gap between holes and then use the bit to remove the material in between, or drill a hole and use the coping saw to cut it out? (Either way...
  8. HutHutHuda

    Unique String Tree

    Looking to replace a string tree with something non-classic. Anyone know of any non standard, unique, string trees?
  9. HutHutHuda

    Removing Material Under Pickguard To Reduce Weight

    Why not route out the wood that will be hidden under a pickguard to shave weight off the body?
  10. Mikes217

    Unknown Custom Bass Builder

    Hello everyone! On a whim, I gambled and bought a custom bass through Craigslist at a very reasonable price, and I was wondering if anyone recognises it to be the style of a certain builder. It has no markings at all, even on the neck or neck pocket, and I know for sure because it came with a...
    • Mikes217
    • Thread
    • 2 band eq bartolini bass builder custom jazz luthier no markings piezo unknown
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Luthier's Corner
  11. Mikes217

    Unknown Custom Bass Builder

    Hello everyone! On a whim, I gambled and bought a custom bass through Craigslist at a very reasonable price, and I was wondering if anyone recognises it to be the style of a certain builder. It has no markings at all, even on the neck or neck pocket, and I know for sure because it came with a...
    • Mikes217
    • Thread
    • bartolini bass build custom help luthier piezo question unknown
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  12. TD3691

    Housing/Protecting an active preamp circuit?

    Sorry if this seems a silly question, but how does one secure/protect a pre-amp circuitboard inside a body cavity? I’ve only ever build passive instruments, but my recent build uses a Stinger 77 active pre amp. Will it create grounding issues and stop it working if the circuitboard touch...
  13. tapiodmusic

    How can i become a bass guitar luthier in Canada?

    Hello Im an 18 yrs old student. I always wanted to become a luthier, a bass guitar luthier. And I've been wondering where i can learn how to build electric bass. Seems most "guitar" luthiers take semina or couses. But "bass" luthiers those who only make bass guitars, i wonder where they learn...
  14. M

    EMG 35DC Pickup Placement

    Hello everyone! Currently building my first bass and I'm struggling to figure out pickup placement. My bass's main inspiration is the tone of Les Claypool. Yes I know I can never get 100% of the way there, but it's still worth a shot! My bass is a 34" Scale, and I have 2 EMG E5DC pickups to use...
  15. M

    Shielding a bass without pickguard

    Hi! I recently bought a usted Yamaha RBX170, im planning to.replace the pickups and since I'm going to dismantle all the electronics, i want to put shielding on the bass, i've got all the necessary tools, I already bought the cooper tape with conductive adhesive and I have a pretty good idea of...
  16. jeanmelao2

    Challenges related to Custom Boutique basses and builders?

    Hello everyone, I'm trying to understand major challenges within the Custom Boutique Bass and Guitar industry. I'm a bass player and custom guitar enthusiast. :) -- For customers: What complaints do you have regarding small custom guitar builders/ companies? Any bad experiences? -- For...
    • jeanmelao2
    • Thread
    • boutique boutique bass builder complaining custom bass luthier problem solving solution
    • Replies: 256
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  17. jeanmelao2

    What do you hate in the industry? - problems and solutions

    Hello everyone, I'm trying to understand major challenges within the Custom Boutique Bass and Guitar industry. I'm a bass player and custom guitar enthusiast. :) -- What’s the number one (or two) problem you have working in the industry? I’m talking about something that drives you (or...
  18. Jesse Lu

    Help Vancouver Luthier Gerard Overcome Cancer

    Hi all, Gerard Samjia, a long time active member of TalkBass and beloved Luthier in Vancouver, Canada, is currently battling cancer and needs our help. Please take a look at his GoFundMe page and consider supporting him through this difficult time, thank you! Gerard's page: Gerard's Strings...
  19. L

    A bunch of amateur questions

    Hey guys, I am currently in the modeling phase of my 4 string fretless neck-through bass build, and I thought of a bunch of questions that make this project seem a little overwhelming. Right now, I am modeling based on this Carvin template: My questions: 1) I know that the distance between the...
  20. Mastiff_5

    Precious Cocobolo Wood - Lost my Luthier

    Greetings all, I need your guidance... A dear friend of mine got into lutherie about 17 years ago. He piled on the tools and excelled quickly (one of those annoyingly-awesome savant types). After Taj Mahal bought one of his guitars (a lacewood flying V with a wenge neck) I started taking him...
  21. L

    Should I work in cm or inches?

    Hey guys, I am starting a project where I will be building a fretless through neck bass (probably 4 strings). I am starting by modeling the bass body and neck in Solidworks. My question is- When designing a bass body, what units of measurement should I use? I see on most threads people will...
  22. B

    New Bass, strings hitting 20th fret after shim / setup

    Hey TB!, I recently purchased a MIM Fender P-Bass that I had trouble setting a low action on because the bridge saddles wouldn't go any lower. Took it to a local luthier and when he ran into the same issue he inserted a small (0.5mm) shim veneer strip towards the body of the Bass. Solved the...
  23. J

    Double Bass Looking for a luthier in the Rockville Maryland Area.

    Looking for a luthier in the Rockville Maryland Area. I’m new to the area and would appreciate any suggestions to good and reasonably priced luthier. Thanks.
  24. J

    Looking for a luthier in the Rockville Maryland Area

    Looking for a luthier in the Rockville Maryland Area. I’m new to the area and would appreciate any suggestions to good and reasonably priced luthier. Thanks.
  25. Evan38109

    Woods Similar to Alder and Swamp Ash from the Color Chart?

    I'm considering finishing a body using Rubio Monocoat. Their color chart includes white oak, red oak, cedar, hard maple, hickory, pine, and walnut. In terms of how they react to finishing, which of those is most similar to Alder? Which is closest to swamp ash? I'll definitely do a few color...
  26. Mark Gollihur

    Double Bass Luthier in Southern California for minor crack maintenance repair?

    Howdy folks- I have a customer in the Riverside/San Bernardino area of Southern CA who has a new-ish fully carved bass with a minor split that needs a maintenance repair (it's been repaired once, but appears to be opening up again). Wondering if anyone in that area (or, if not there, near...
  27. what the pluck

    Double Bass The Bass - Short Doco

    Hey all A guy - Alex Sideratos - wanted to make a documentary on the restoration on my old French bass by Mathew Tucker in Australia. Enjoy!
  28. BackintheRain

    Help me with Rogue VB Wiring Please!!!

    I am trying to fix this used violin bass and it currently makes no noise at all. It has some very ugly solder connections and unfortunately the wiring does not completely match any Hofner diagram I could find. One of the yellow wires on the second volume knob (right) were connected to the bridge...
  29. Brian Xman

    Double Bass Question on edge repair behind DB neck

    Hello all, I am primarily an electric bass player, but interested in learning double bass now that I’m playing jazz combo. I came across a plywood bass listed locally, but when I went to check it out I noticed some cracks along the edge behind the neck. Question for DBers out there: Is this a...
  30. sumeursault

    Double Bass Luthier near Annapolis, MD?

    I moved out here a couple years ago. Used to use Tom Wolf in The Plains, VA, but that's way too far now. Any suggestions for someone near Annapolis?
  31. sumeursault

    Double Bass Luthier near Annapolis, MD?

    The title kind of says it. I moved out here not too long ago. Used to use Tom Wolf down in The Plains, VA. But that's really far now. Any suggestions?
  32. S

    Double Bass Azola Basses Materials Sellout

    Hello all out there in the EUB world. Well....when I closed the doors back in 2010, I kept all my machines, wood, partially made parts, metal parts to be machined and patterns and templates. Thinking I would get back to it at some point. I have made a few instruments through these 13 years, but...
  33. A

    Double Bass Ampeg baby bass

    The Ampeg baby bass is a different animal. I would like to discuss optimizing setup of vintage Ampeg baby bass with people interested and knowledgeable on the subject, especially luthiers and players experienced with this instrument.
  34. Hobobob

    Colorado folks, I need a recommendation for a Luthier

    Hey CO peeps, I live in the Springs and need to find a luthier who isn't terrified of active electronics or more than 4 strings. I just need the common services for now - electronics repair, fret leveling, etc. Would prefer someone in El Paso County but I can go to someone in the Denver or...
  35. Lesman99

    Les Claypool Pachyderm Bass

    Anybody out there know the specs/measurements for Les Claypool's Pachyderm bass? Thanks.
  36. johnthegod

    How to carve truss rod adjustment channel into bass body?

    Recently came upon a nice fender mim p bass replacement body for a new bass build project. However, i just realized theres no truss rod adjustment channel routed in the neck pocket for my usa fender neck that id like to use. Im not really interested in taking it off every time i need to adjust...
  37. kinghat90

    P-Bass body build template suggestions

    Greetings! My father is an accomplished woodworker but he's never built a guitar body before. I'm sure he could figure it out, but I need to help him with dimensions, templates, etc... He lives in a retirement community with all the woodworking tools (and some incredible wood!) and wants to...
  38. Profound Cereal

    Multi Scale Flatwound Tension

    TLDR: would la bella deep talking flats work for a multiscale? listed tensions and string scales below: G string: .052 - Scale 33” D string: .073 - Scale 33.75 A string: 0.095 - Scale 34.5” E string: 0.110 - Scale 35.25” B string: 0.130 - Scale 36” all 38” winding length. the G, D, A strings...
    • Profound Cereal
    • Thread
    • electric bass fan fret flatwound la bella luthier multi scale string advice string balance
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  39. FormerUSAFbass

    Double Bass I need help; lost my bridge after move damaged instrument

    I need help from Talkbass haven’t posted in years and years. I recently moved and during the move my crappy Chinese plywood bass had the neck snapped off. Somehow the bridge then disappeared. I need recommendations on where to order a new adjustable bridge from. I can reset the neck myself...
  40. shashank das

    Double Bass Can someone help me identify the maker and potential price for my Romanian Solid body bass?

    Can someone help me identify the maker and potential price for my Romanian Solid body bass? I am based in Basel, Switzerland now. Details known : 3/4 Romanian Built Solid body Violin corners Curved front and back Bought in Amsterdam from Lucas von Suringar He said its a 2010 built
    • shashank das
    • Thread
    • 2010 amsterdam double bass identification luthier make romanian bass solid body upright bass
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Basses [DB]
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