Nice idea. This would be even better if all the parts where made out of Maple and that way the tone properties would still be there. And one more thing, you raised the bridge, you should start with a lower cut off.
It's not obvious from the video why a neck graft was necessary. Were there some other neck defects other than the broken heel and the joint to the body. Why not just repair the end of the heel and the neck pocket. It would have eliminated all that time consuming neck shaping and left more of the original instrument?
I really like that part where you cut the feet off without removing the material to compensate for the adjusters, and did so freehand without a guide or anything.
ReverendTaco - I rather liked the bit where he screwed the threaded insert in with a wood chisel. Well, at least he didn't waste time looking for a screwdriver.
I am trying to get an adjustable bridge for a baby double bass, like the one showed in the video above. It is closer to a cello one. I have no idea where I can get it or, at least, the adjustable levelling metal accessories. I would greatly appreciate any info related to, thanks!
I got mine from KontrabassistCom (eBay): www.ebay.de/itm/Verstellschrauben-fuer-Kontrabass-Stege-zum-nachtraeglichen-Einbau-/222180336709? - Of course you can get bridge blanks, too, even adjustable, for a reasonable price! - If cost is not that of a matter, take a look at this page: www.kontrabass-atelier.de/teile_e.html - Sure, a Baby bass uses a much smaller bridge, so these blanks might not be useful for you. HTH, Felix
don't you need to remove about a half inch section of the wood before you insert the adjusters? how else will you ever be able to adjust the height both up and down?
He did remove some material, maybe 1/4". Did you not notice the pencil lines on the bridge when he first started, and when he was working and finally when he finished? OPEN YOUR EYES!
@@PeterDad60if you look at 3:25, the strings are well above the fingerboard in the lowest position. So the bridge can not be lowered because the amount of wood that has been cut away equals the thickness of the button ... Open your eyes? Indeed!
That's some skill . Does the "B" string lack in volume , I assume that's a full-size monster . I was kinda bummed when you didn't show the nut being made . Still , thanks for a great , kind of inspiring video . Can I ask , what was the price tag for that mod ?
Make more videos.
Stunning. Cheers.
I got lost in the tune and closed my eyes , had to rewind and watch the vid 👍👌 Beautiful work 🙏
Fabulous Bass
I think the bass was 4 string....he made 5 string neck
Really really cool! Thanks man.
That music. . . Should have been nothing but bass.
That's beautiful! thanks :)
Gratulálok ! Szép munka ! És nagyon hasznos videó ! Köszönöm !
Such beautiful
Nice idea. This would be even better if all the parts where made out of Maple and that way the tone properties would still be there. And one more thing, you raised the bridge, you should start with a lower cut off.
Manja muito.
Flicking wow...that's all there is to say. .wow
This would be a great sound track for a video about Vibraphone manufacture.
PoleyB1, Pinterest has geometrical plans to build a double bass, cello, viola, and violins
Sexy!
Man! I learned some new stuff here.
Cuáles son sus medidas ?
Me pudieras pasar las medidas
#PUKOKONTRABASS
It's not obvious from the video why a neck graft was necessary. Were there some other neck defects other than the broken heel and the joint to the body. Why not just repair the end of the heel and the neck pocket. It would have eliminated all that time consuming neck shaping and left more of the original instrument?
I really like that part where you cut the feet off without removing the material to compensate for the adjusters, and did so freehand without a guide or anything.
LoL - My thoughts exactly - but I think he's taken that off afterwords, judging by the following pic.
ReverendTaco - I rather liked the bit where he screwed the threaded insert in with a wood chisel. Well, at least he didn't waste time looking for a screwdriver.
Whats the chemical or the liquid ho you use to disolve the neck´s glue?
Just curious, I saw the shot where you're measuring the angle of the neck in relation to the heel. What is the angle you use??
What is the liquid ho you use to un glue the neck?
Very nice video, thank you!
Nice work. Do you have a website ? Do you make Basses for sale ?
Where can I find more pictures of this bass?
Where would I find plans to make a Double Bass? I build acoustic and classical guitars and have always wanted to try building one
Amazing work
Quel talent !
Ain't missbehavin' right? cool!
OK..........I'm impressed!
I am trying to get an adjustable bridge for a baby double bass, like the one showed in the video above. It is closer to a cello one. I have no idea where I can get it or, at least, the adjustable levelling metal accessories. I would greatly appreciate any info related to, thanks!
I got mine from KontrabassistCom (eBay): www.ebay.de/itm/Verstellschrauben-fuer-Kontrabass-Stege-zum-nachtraeglichen-Einbau-/222180336709? - Of course you can get bridge blanks, too, even adjustable, for a reasonable price! - If cost is not that of a matter, take a look at this page: www.kontrabass-atelier.de/teile_e.html - Sure, a Baby bass uses a much smaller bridge, so these blanks might not be useful for you. HTH, Felix
That's great!
Anybody knows which model is this?
don't you need to remove about a half inch section of the wood before you insert the adjusters? how else will you ever be able to adjust the height both up and down?
He did remove some material, maybe 1/4". Did you not notice the pencil lines on the bridge when he first started, and when he was working and finally when he finished? OPEN YOUR EYES!
@@PeterDad60if you look at 3:25, the strings are well above the fingerboard in the lowest position. So the bridge can not be lowered because the amount of wood that has been cut away equals the thickness of the button ... Open your eyes? Indeed!
Great - but you've already raised the height. Suppose you need to lower your string height?
Cut the top of the bridge lower. Where it holds the strings. Have a Luther do it since you know so little.
@@PeterDad60 stop being an asshole.
Uh-Mazing! A true work of art.
What was the problem? And what the name of the song playing?
Loose neck joint. I suspect maybe, due to shrinking of the wood. Neck joint must fit like a glove. Just a guess
Wow and it only took 8 minutes and 21 seconds to repair it, wow, just WOW!
elvis 3:05 this video rocks I have watched 2 times
Outstanding work as only a master Luthier as this gentleman
+Elmer Hopper can only agree 100%
Was that chap using a chisel as a screwdriver?
amazing talent
That's some skill . Does the "B" string lack in volume , I assume that's a full-size monster . I was kinda bummed when you didn't show the nut being made . Still , thanks for a great , kind of inspiring video . Can I ask , what was the price tag for that mod ?
I'd like one of these in a plain 4 string 4/4. I bet it's expensive !
how negative are you ?
Nowhere in this video does it say "how to make a bass"
fantástico trabajo!
es innecesaria la 5a cuerda, pero es muy hermoso el contrabajo ;D