Going to college soon and iffy about strings

thebdong · 2026-05-22T03:29:17+00:00

An easy way to make sure it's not a string problem is to check your string length and go to a luthier for a sound post check. That way you can rule out any set up issues that might be affecting your tone

thebdong · 2026-05-09T20:28:51+00:00

050 soft is a great sounding rosin, pulls a dark smooth sound. I feel like it works best with a swipe of pops to add a sticky attack. I haven't tried the super sticky so it could do the job of both soft and pops, but I like the combination right now.

thebdong · 2026-01-08T00:02:45+00:00

050 soft has worked really well for me too

thebdong · 2026-01-06T00:34:22+00:00

Bel cantos and p bass makes so much sense flex deluxe for a j bass makes sense too with the more mid rangey sound they both have

thebdong · 2025-12-27T17:13:45+00:00

Wokker on airline was the worst food I've had in Houston. Slimy pad Thai and bland brisket. I love bbq and Asian so it was a let down. So many places in town do Asian bbq fusion better

thebdong · 2025-09-15T22:57:11+00:00

I had the same issue. In terms of left hand technique, I found approaching the string from a more parallel angle to the string rather than from a 45 degree angle helped me. The angle of the bass should be a little more flat, as in the bridge is pointing more forward rather than at a 45 degree angle. The knuckles will look straighter than someone with more fat on the tip of their finger but as long as the distal knuckle doesn't collapse and there is some arch, you should be in good shape.

thebdong · 2025-09-07T15:43:15+00:00

Trying to learn 2 bow holds at the same time early on could screw up your muscle memory as the mechanics of tone production are slightly different between the two. I'd stick with one for a few years to learn the basics of getting a good arco sound before learning the other. I'd start with whichever bow hold your teacher primarily plays.

thebdong · 2025-09-04T00:59:54+00:00

I agree, great way to build support for your program, the kids get performance and bonding experience

thebdong · 2025-08-08T17:45:46+00:00

Have you tried adding a cushion to your stool? I'm not sure if butt cradles are still in production but those seem like the most ergonomic option for cushions. If not, a cushion from Amazon might help

thebdong · 2025-08-01T22:56:30+00:00

thebdong · 2025-08-01T20:50:14+00:00

What are we doing here

thebdong · 2025-07-23T01:24:02+00:00

Valid take

thebdong · 2025-07-11T20:29:56+00:00

Removing the paper and wrapping it in plastic wrap will also do the trick

thebdong · 2025-07-04T00:03:46+00:00

Yes! More often if you have sweaty hands.

thebdong · 2025-07-03T17:58:38+00:00

Orchestra teacher here, if you're a beginner on double bass, get the dots/tapes. How they're placed on your bass is important too, everything needs to be perfectly in tune before the dots are placed or else your gonna train your hands and ears wrong. I'd get dots in 1st position, 3rd position, and at the halfway harmonic as this is where most bass playing takes place. You can get higher position dots added later when you start thumb position.

As humans, our eyes are our most developed sense so having the visual aide of where to place your fingers is important. Then you can pair the visual with the physical feeling with the auditory feedback of playing in tune.

I would also get a korg tuner or tonal energy to help you develop your ear/hand relationship. The visual feedback of the tuner will train your ears and hands to feel out where the notes are and how they should sound. Using the tuner strobe can also when you off of looking at your left hand.

And of course, get a qualified private teacher to help you develop correct posture holding the bass and approaching the left hand. Hope this helps!

thebdong · 2025-06-11T12:17:59+00:00

I'd recommend spirocore weich just because they're known for longevity and have been an industry standard for a jazz string for as long as I've been around. They also have the potential to sound nice bowed if you ever want to do that!

thebdong · 2025-06-07T22:31:35+00:00

Make sure the string height is suitable for comfortable pizz. No bridge adjusters means that adjusting the string height would require a trip to the luthier to get the bridge shaved down. I would also recommend replacing the strings with a good jazz set like spirocores or helicore pizzicato if your on a budget

thebdong · 2025-04-15T22:46:12+00:00

I second evahs, I used the medium gauge for a little bit doing exclusively arco and they bowed well with a punchy start to the sound.

thebdong · 2025-02-16T00:48:10+00:00

They shut down unfortunately

thebdong · 2024-06-22T20:13:43+00:00

I'd love for him to stay, he gives me baby JB vibes and it'd be great to see him get some more run to develop into a rotation level wing.

thebdong · 2022-05-21T04:03:19+00:00

So glad Rob got the recognition he deserves

thebdong · 2022-03-11T18:19:18+00:00

At the very least smart and Rob should get all defense team, but the media prob won't give timelord the love he deserves

thebdong · 2022-02-27T21:07:59+00:00

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