lowlandtrees

Looks like string notes are stamped on the ball end?

Yes very possible….closest match that I can see on that table. Thanks

I changed strings…isn’t the grass always greener? I was so careful…tightened them over a week …but the D snapped. I have no idea what they are. It’s a 4x4 instrument. Can’t decide whether to replace all of them (with another older set) or buy a new D. It seems such a hassle…I have psych myself up to it. The stoppers at the end of the strings are stamped with the note. Anyone recognize the make?

I tried mixing the Bass Max with Realist (under bridge). Both going through my EA Doubler and I was even more pleased with the balance. The BM is definitely superior though.

I got one of these years ago and was thinking of going back to it. Problem was that the poles just didn’t stick. I used the best double sided tape I could find to no avail. Maybe didn’t get the old tape off? Anyone solved this…assume that it’s not only me that has had this problem. i use a bass max as well incidentally, which I’m pleased with although I still feel it’s a bit ebassy.

I thought all this stuff but some Chinese factories do good copies and you would not expect high quality for that price. Just happens to be my dream acoustic guitar….never heard the bass

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I had a bilateral hernia op 28/3. I’m 70 but fit….recovery is more like 12 weeks in my case. One of the mesh implants failed so I’m having to do it again so am thinking of getting an acoustic bass as my G&L weighs a ton. I tried a U-bass but didn’t like it, particularly the strings. I don’t currently gig but thinking of getting an acoustic bass but hate the sound of them…..they all seem so boxy or have hellish action(it’s hopefully a temporary situation so can’t spend much).

I get what your saying but this bass has only gigged max 10 times…I have 60s German three quarter and an ancient Hawkes. It’s permanently on a stand and rarely moved so no knocks, dings etc. It’s sometimes in full sun!…..I keep my other instruments in the shade. I can’t see any reason…other than the slap as to why this would happen. I’m thinking that it’s a poor lac job as stated. The older instruments look fine as relics but I don’t think damage would suit this one

I read a bit about tung…it says that it penetrates into the wood? The strange thing is that the neck is in perfect condition.

I sometimes where my ring on my right hand and lightly tap on the fb but nowhere near the damage