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Dagbern thing wont stay in tune

Started this discussion. Last reply by François Apr 19, 2020. 6 Replies

I built a really nice upright bass thing from an ebay cello neck and a chunk of wood. Everything is fine except it will not stay in tune. I think either it's the cheap tailgut stretching or the…Continue

bendable magnetic pickup

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Mar 29, 2020. 7 Replies

I hope everyone is feeling ok, during this unexpected free time I am building instruments again. does anyone know of a bendable magnetic pickup that can be mounted on a cello type instrument.Continue

Any folks from St. Louis want to jam?

Started this discussion. Last reply by the anonymous pick Feb 8, 2018. 5 Replies

I'm looking for like minded muscians to do some picking on their home made contraptions. Are there any CBG jam sessions in the St. Louis area? If not we should start one. Continue

cbg inspired upright bass

Started Mar 1, 2010 0 Replies

Does anyone want to take this off my hands? Video demo on request. $200 plus shipping. It's super loud and sounds just like an upright bass should. Thanks!Continue

 

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François replied to Mark Miller's discussion Dagbern thing wont stay in tune
"I've had a similar problem with my last build and it was actually the neck that was buckling under the pressure. Checking it out with a straight edge could help eliminate some potential issues."
Apr 19, 2020
BrianQ. replied to Mark Miller's discussion Dagbern thing wont stay in tune
"Might need a little more stretching? Give a little tug up & down the string from the nut down to the bridge, this will help break the string in to lessen it from going out of tune so much. There’s a bit more of a break in period for…"
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Taffy Evans replied to Mark Miller's discussion Dagbern thing wont stay in tune
"Hi Mark, check that the slots in the nut are not too small and gripping the strings. If you suspect the tail nylon, use a steel wire in its place. Check the action is not too high. Taff"
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At 4:21am on March 2, 2010, Mark Miller said…
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At 7:31pm on March 1, 2010, Jeff "Sweet T" Tinsley said…
Hi Mark,
Where are you located?
 
 
 

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