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Interesting thread... Yes, Bill Haley Rocked out some awesome tunes, & if you think back to 1951, it was actually 'Rock The Joint" that started Rock 'n' Roll. Of course Dick, Joey & the recently passed on Marshall Lytle (an awesome bass player, great guy & friend of mine) left to form The Jodimars (I believe in 1955), so have a listen to that stuff too! Not to take anything away from any of the greats, oh, & someone should mention Benny Joy too :-)

Anyone got any unusual double basses then? I'm not talking EUB's here, just unusual double basses!

Merlin, 25 double Basses??? Surely not!

Only 4 double basses, surely you must have room for some more... I wish I had 4

I hope you got a refund from the luthier that did the job in the first place... failing that, I expect they are doing the re-fix for free & really should loan you an instrument FOC!

I think thats a really excessive amount of time, & personally, I'd go round & view the bass & the progress & ask for an explanation. It sounds like he's also going to charge you an arm & a leg! At the end of the day, its your bass, remember that! I can recommend Henry Norton above, having had work carried out by him recently, so if it was me, I'd get the bass & take it to him! Good luck

A friend of mine has a Chubby Jackson! He won't part with it though... Unfortunately!

Don't you have one in your gear list, or do you want a 2nd one?

South Wales... that's no problem, come on a road trip. I can guarantee you'll find it well worthwhile & we can do a very long lesson if you like. It's not the distance you need to travel that's important, it's what you get out of the journey!

By the way guys, i do play all of the styles I teach.

Very versatile & experienced active Double Bass player & teacher gives one on one tuition, from beginners to advanced players. I teach styles based on 1940's & 1950's Double Bass playing & techniques, & teach with lots of patience! Slap bass (single, double & triple slapping style as well as correct pulling & timing techniques are taught as well as an approach to learning songs & song formation. I also teach how to avoid bad positioning & playing styles & postures. I am also happy to give advice on set ups, repairs, strings & pick-ups as necessary. If anyone would like to contact me about lessons, or for more information, please feel free to send me a PM. Thanks & Regards, Markus

Nothing beats the feel of a Double Bass & the sound it gives you is just warming when played correctly. I would however suggest something with a bit of mojo to it!

Hi, I may be interested & am free, but what is the music please? Thanks

P.S. That's not my photo, it's Marshall Lytle from The Comets playing one of my basses!

Hi Daf, I'm a Rockabilly Double Bass player, been playing double bass for over 15 years on the Rockin' scene, which I'm heavily involved with :-) How do you fancy a Rockabilly trying these strings out, coz I'd love to! Hope to hear back from you, Regards, Markus

Hiya, I'm in Stevenage & teach & play only Double Bass & slap is my speciality, so if you're still interested in learning, let me know, Markus

Hiya, I'm a Double Bass teacher located in Stevenage, Herts if that is of any use to you. Thanks, Markus

Hey guys, I'm a Rockabilly, Jive, Rock 'N' roll, Blues, etc Double bass player & teacher, whose very well schooled in 1940's & 1950's music. I've got lots of experience of playing, good gear & transport & I'm available for depping & possibly more. I'm also available for teaching Blues, Rock 'N' Roll, Rock-a-billy playing & slap styles as well. Feel free to message me, Thanks, Markus

Hiya, I've got a brand new unused set of Astrea Flat Chrome, Steel wound strings that I have never used, still in their packaging. These should be perfect for you & I will send them for £40, including P&P to you if you're interested. You can Paypal me the money if you want so it's instant.

Absolutely, experience does indeed tell me that the Cutaways are indeed quieter as there is less body size for the sound to travel round. Also, the cutaway is there to make it easier to travel up the neck for high note playing. The still look cool! Anyone got one they don't want? If so, message me!