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ACOUSTIC IMAGE COMBOS/SPEAKERS: What's the difference between the Contra, Coda, Corus and TEN²?
Each combo and speaker cabinet has its own characteristics, here's the info...
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BASS GUITAR TO UPRIGHT BASS: The Top Ten mistakes migrating players make...
(not in any particular order)
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BOWS: French and German Style
Which should I get?
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BRIDGES: Everything I can think to mention about them
Sizing, location, benefits/effects of using adjustable bridges, fitment, height, care, etc.
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ENDPIN: Replacing the rubber endpin tip on a Kay/Engelhardt
An inexpensive alternative to sourcing an OEM cap
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FINGERBOARDS for UPRIGHT BASS: What's to know??
Details on their unique characteristics
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FREQUENCIES: What are the frequencies of bass notes?
A fingerboard/keyboard visual display of the C scale with frequencies
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FREQUENCY RESPONSE SPECIFICATIONS: How low does it go??
What exactly does 50-14,000hz +/-3db mean?
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HIGH PASS FILTERS: getting rid of the mud and rumble
What are they, what do they do for bass, and why should I care?
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HUMIDITY: Do you need to humidify your Upright Bass?
Does your instrument need special treatment?
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KAY and ENGELHARDT BASSES: Serial Number Lists
Trying to figure out what year your bass was made? Check here!
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KAY BASSES: Models Over the Years...
As close to a comprehensive listing as I can muster
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LEFT HANDED UPRIGHT BASSES: Can I just restring a righty??
Bass guts are not a mirror image on each side!
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MYSTERY BASS: What kind of bass do I have?
My bass has no label, who made it and when.
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OHMS & IMPEDANCE from the INPUT perspective
What the heck are impedance and ohms, and why should I care?
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OHMS & IMPEDANCE from the OUTPUT (speaker) perspective
What the heck are impedance and ohms, and why should I care?
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PARTS, GLOSSARY of Upright Bass terms
A visual overview of the components that make up a URB
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PHANTOM POWER BASICS: Microphones/Preamps
What is Phantom Power, and how can I use it?
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PICKUPS: Fishman Full Circle Sizing FAQ
Which version of the Full Circle do you need?
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PICKUPS: What Should a Double Bass Sound Like When Amplified?
Using a smart approach when choosing your amplification gear.
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PREAMPS: Do You NEED a Preamp with Your URB Pickup?
Impedance mismatches, control, EQ and more - some guidance.
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PREAMPS: Mounting a Small Preamp to your Tailpiece
Easy 'n' cheap, just the way I like it
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ROSIN: Choices and use
Which rosin should I choose, and how it is used?
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SIZES: Double Bass Sizing FAQ
(¾,½,¼, etc.) Are there standard upright bass sizes?
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SOUND: How to sound like Ray Brown (or your personal bass hero)
The key to getting that big sound
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SPEAKON SPEAKER CONNECTORS: what are they and why are they used?
The reason behind their popularity and increased use
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STANDS: Will my bass fit the SA-22 Bass Stand
How long can the endpin be?
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STRINGS: 'Standard' Sized Strings on Large-size Basses
How to know whether standard 3/4 sized strings will fit on 7/8 or 4/4 size basses
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STRINGS: Changing Strings on your Upright Bass
Tips and tricks of the trade for a smooth string change
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STRINGS: Solo gauge bass strings
Orchestra or Solo gauge, what's the difference and which should I choose?
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TAILPIECE CABLE: Tailgut (tailpiece hanger): Replacing with Stranded Cable
A locally available alternative to kits available here and elsewhere
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TECHNIQUE: Upright Bass Fingering Charts
From The Bass Education Project
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WHEELS: Upright Bass Wheels
All you need to know about rolling your bass
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