Interesting read on bass setup and choosing the right instrument.

[SevenSeas]

Thought people might be interested in reading this, there is so much to know about bass in general especially about set up which can be mind boggling if you aren't a luthier.

Anyway heres the link. (the first part talks about purchasing a bass and if you carry on reading it goes into talking about setup and everything you should consider, in quite a lot of detail from tail piece, saddle, bridge, basically everything)

This might be common knowledge to some bass players here but theres definitely stuff in this article that I haven't heard about before.

http://www.aesbass.com/bassgear1.htm

Cheers.

[ubassman]

Not seen Arnold Schnitzer's web site before but I do know that he is one of the most respected Luthiers in North america and I'm sure the advice will be good advice . Thanks for the link - just need to find a spare couple of hours (...gets anorak and flask of tea ready ) !

[henry norton]

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Thought people might be interested in reading this, there is so much to know about bass in general especially about set up which can be mind boggling if you aren't a luthier.
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Information like that is empowering for everyone, even luthiers. Most luthiers continue picking up new theories, techniques and general bass lore over their entire careers - I'm 43 and most luthiers I know have at least a decade or two more experience than me. Maybe it's because the money's no good, nobody can afford to retire

[timbo1978]

This information is really well set out - a must read for anyone buying a double bass, or as general knowledge for the rest of us!

[Maude]

I enjoyed reading all of that, thanks.

Some really useful info in there

[timbass]

A really interesting and well-written discourse on contrabass and the variables in attaining a good sound. Lots of good advice too. Many thanks for sharing, I would not have found it otherwise.