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  1. etorgerson

    Double Bass Gaston Brohan Oak Rosin Still available?

    After finding Salzman rosins unresponsive last year, now Gregorian Strings / Gaston Brohan’s website is 404. I have a variety of their rosins, but is Gaston Brohan’s oak now unavailable? Are they both out of business?
  2. tobascovodka

    My First Build 2020

    Hey, just starting my first build. Starting this build log as well. Suggestions and advice are welcome!
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  4. Who da Ville

    Double Bass Storing My Oak Rosin

    A brief history: I started with Pops, & hated it. It got way too stale way too quick for me. Moved to Kolstein medium, & liked it just fine. I really like the rubber storage tub. I was feeling rich and bought a cake of Oak Soft Plus late last spring, and I love it. It seems that my...
  5. OakMan

    OakMan

  6. Benavente 7 SCB 33 scale black oak burl with crushed turquoise
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    For sale Benavente 7 SCB 33 scale black oak burl with crushed turquoise

    This is a feeler. I won't sale unless the right offer is made! This is a Benavente that was completed July of 2016. It has been gigged one time and otherwise only used at home. Comes with a gruv gear gigblade bag. 33 scale 24frets 2/3 switchable band Benavente EQ Volume volume master tone Now...
    $4,500.00
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    No longer available Benavente 7 SCB 33 scale black oak burl with crushed turquoise

    This is a feeler. I won't sale unless the right offer is made! This is a Benavente that was completed July of 2016. It has been gigged one time and otherwise only used at home. Comes with a gruv gear gigblade bag. 33 scale 24frets 2/3 switchable band Benavente EQ Volume volume master tone Now...
  8. FingerDub

    Steamed Oak Fretboards

    Sandberg Announces Steamed Oak Fingerboards cool idea!
  9. wintremute

    Is Oak the new Rosewood?

    Sandberg Guitars Innovates New Steamed Oak fingerboard "Sandberg has adopted a process which changes the chemistry of the wood’s pigments and oxidizes the naturally occurring tannins in the wood. Oak is loaded with tannins so the final ‘steamed’ result is a permanently deep and warm dark wood...
  10. TalkBass

    Sandberg Guitars Innovates New Steamed Oak fingerboard

    Due to new regulations in January 2017 pertaining to the import of rosewood, string instrument manufacturers worldwide are forced to adapt and move away from rosewood fingerboards. Sandberg Guitars has responded with an innovative new Steamed Oak fingerboard option for their basses which will...
  11. JKydd

    Red oak guitar top is warped, can I fix it?

    I've got a 3/4' thick piece of red oak cut out to the shape of the guitar: I was preparing to glue it down then carve the top but I discovered today that it has warped. I don't know anyone with a planner large enough for the piece, do I have any other options?
  12. 6" Laborie White Oak (Dyed Black) Endpin from Quantum Bass Center with Spike

    For sale 6" Laborie White Oak (Dyed Black) Endpin from Quantum Bass Center with Spike

    Up for sale is a 6" Laborie-style endpin made by Quantum Bass Center. The endpin is made of white oak and is dyed black for extra style. The endpin also has a spike which can be used with most standard rubber stops. Asking $25, please send a message if interested of if you have any questions...
    $25.00
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    For Sale 6" Laborie White Oak (Dyed Black) Endpin from Quantum Bass Center with Spike

    Up for sale is a 6" Laborie-style endpin made by Quantum Bass Center. The endpin is made of white oak and is dyed black for extra style. The endpin also has a spike which can be used with most standard rubber stops. Asking $25, please send a message if interested of if you have any questions...
  14. Jeff Scott

    The new debate: Quarter Sawn Red Oak vs. Quarter Sawn White Oak

    Discuss. Preferences, looks, staining qualities, flecking, wainscoting uses, as in board and batten. Do flat sawn oak boards (panels) go well with quarter sawn batten (both vertical and horizontal? And would you mix-n-match red and white oak for wainscoting? And if you do, which do you...
  15. Laborie White Oak Endpin by Quantum Bass Center - 6 inches with spike
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    For sale Laborie White Oak Endpin by Quantum Bass Center - 6 inches with spike

    Up for sale is a Laborie endpin made of white oak by the Quantum Bass Center in Houston. The endpin is 6 inches long and has a threaded spike at the end. The endpin is in perfect condition and I'm asking $20. Please message if you have any questions, thanks!
    $20.00
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    SOLD Laborie White Oak Endpin by Quantum Bass Center - 6 inches with spike

    Up for sale is a Laborie endpin made of white oak by the Quantum Bass Center in Houston. The endpin is 6 inches long and has a threaded spike at the end. The endpin is in perfect condition and I'm asking $20. Please message if you have any questions, thanks!
  17. [CRTL+ALT+DEL]

    domestic mahogany alternative?

    what would be your choice to match mahogany? oak, hickory, locust, cherry, walnut, koa, spruce? is there anything in the usa that has that warmth? looking for the warmest wood in north america for a certain project. maybe warmer than mahogany. or maybe just use an eq pedal and stop thinking...