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upright bass neck

Started this discussion. Last reply by Reeds Taylor Jul 18, 2013. 2 Replies 0 Likes

l planning on building a homemake upright bass. The neck is tip. Does any one know how many degree?

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Lanford Apr 14, 2012. 10 Replies 1 Like

what is the rule of thumb on a 4 string CBG?...What sting and keys you tune it in?Continue

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I been poping my strings...I use a good name brand and a tuner...Could it be I tuning the string to tight...Continue

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Is there a rule on neck size?...I believe my neck might be to short 31"..I want to add fret to it.Continue

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At 1:08am on January 4, 2013, Mark Bliss said…: Hi Jim!

Welcome and thanks for joining the Intermediate builders tips and tricks forum!

Please feel free to let me know if theres anything I can help you with.

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At 2:53am on March 22, 2012, Uncle John said…: Hi Jim. Glad to have you for a nation friend. Liked your two gits and the photo of the good boxes find. Gits sound good in the demo vid.

At 3:20pm on March 16, 2012, Richard G Caudill said…: yes indeed ,, we b friends !!!

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I met Ben the president of C. B. Gitty @ the Lowe Mill CBG Festival in Huntsville....He a great guy...He "REAL" and believe in us...So! Long story short...Buy from him...Good price and service....;)

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