Glue First though, a few words about the sticky subject of glue. The traditional glue that is used to glue basses (and all other violin family instruments) together is called granular hide glue. It is derived from the hides, hoofs and sinews…
Number one is your budget! But there are a lot of other considerations too. Laminate basses are more immune to weather related problems such as open seams and don’t crack like carved basses inevitably do. Laminated wood is more stable…
There are several types of construction methods used in the making of double basses. Fully carved means that there is no laminated wood in the bass. The top is carved, the ribs are solid wood and the back is either…
Following is a frequency chart in Hertz. It will help you understand how to control EQ on amps and pinpoint problem notes and feedback frequencies. The bold numbers correspond with the open strings of the bass. Each vertical row to…
If you need a left hand bass, we can help you out. There are several ways to approach it: 1) the easiest way-if you are completely new to the bass and don’t already play lefty electric or guitar, consider learning…
The saying goes: “all great old basses were new once upon a time”. And this is so true. Basses sound better over time. There is still some mystery surrounding this phenomenon but it explains why in part older basses cost…
The Double Bass Workshop specializes in the repair and restoration of double basses. We do all manner of setup, repairs and adjustments and have years of experience with all manner of instruments. We only sell quality components and replacement parts.…
Some Thoughts on Setup and Sound The bass is unique because unlike the violin, viola or ‘cello, it doesn’t have as rigid of a standard for dimensions or setup. This is due in part to its bastard ancestry. The bass…
So what’s the deal with bass sizes anyways?!? First off, unlike violins, violas and ‘cellos, basses have a much less rigid standard for dimensions and sizing. There is no exact formula to determine the size of a bass but these…
Strings are one of those things that are difficult to describe and prescribe, especially when we don’t get to see the instrument or the player in person. There is a lot hype surrounding strings in the form of advertising, endorsements…