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Hey Chris, Sent you a PM this morning :-)

Interesting thread... Yes, Bill Haley Rocked out some awesome tunes, & if you think back to 1951, it was actually 'Rock The Joint" that started Rock 'n' Roll. Of course Dick, Joey & the recently passed on Marshall Lytle (an awesome bass player, great guy & friend of mine) left to form The Jodimars (I believe in 1955), so have a listen to that stuff too! Not to take anything away from any of the greats, oh, & someone should mention Benny Joy too :-)

Anyone got any unusual double basses then? I'm not talking EUB's here, just unusual double basses!

Merlin, 25 double Basses??? Surely not!

Only 4 double basses, surely you must have room for some more... I wish I had 4

I hope you got a refund from the luthier that did the job in the first place... failing that, I expect they are doing the re-fix for free & really should loan you an instrument FOC!

I think thats a really excessive amount of time, & personally, I'd go round & view the bass & the progress & ask for an explanation. It sounds like he's also going to charge you an arm & a leg! At the end of the day, its your bass, remember that! I can recommend Henry Norton above, having had work carried out by him recently, so if it was me, I'd get the bass & take it to him! Good luck

A friend of mine has a Chubby Jackson! He won't part with it though... Unfortunately!

Don't you have one in your gear list, or do you want a 2nd one?

South Wales... that's no problem, come on a road trip. I can guarantee you'll find it well worthwhile & we can do a very long lesson if you like. It's not the distance you need to travel that's important, it's what you get out of the journey!

By the way guys, i do play all of the styles I teach.

Very versatile & experienced active Double Bass player & teacher gives one on one tuition, from beginners to advanced players. I teach styles based on 1940's & 1950's Double Bass playing & techniques, & teach with lots of patience! Slap bass (single, double & triple slapping style as well as correct pulling & timing techniques are taught as well as an approach to learning songs & song formation. I also teach how to avoid bad positioning & playing styles & postures. I am also happy to give advice on set ups, repairs, strings & pick-ups as necessary. If anyone would like to contact me about lessons, or for more information, please feel free to send me a PM. Thanks & Regards, Markus

Nothing beats the feel of a Double Bass & the sound it gives you is just warming when played correctly. I would however suggest something with a bit of mojo to it!

Hi, I may be interested & am free, but what is the music please? Thanks

P.S. That's not my photo, it's Marshall Lytle from The Comets playing one of my basses!

Hi Daf, I'm a Rockabilly Double Bass player, been playing double bass for over 15 years on the Rockin' scene, which I'm heavily involved with :-) How do you fancy a Rockabilly trying these strings out, coz I'd love to! Hope to hear back from you, Regards, Markus

Hiya, I'm in Stevenage & teach & play only Double Bass & slap is my speciality, so if you're still interested in learning, let me know, Markus

Hiya, I'm a Double Bass teacher located in Stevenage, Herts if that is of any use to you. Thanks, Markus

Hey guys, I'm a Rockabilly, Jive, Rock 'N' roll, Blues, etc Double bass player & teacher, whose very well schooled in 1940's & 1950's music. I've got lots of experience of playing, good gear & transport & I'm available for depping & possibly more. I'm also available for teaching Blues, Rock 'N' Roll, Rock-a-billy playing & slap styles as well. Feel free to message me, Thanks, Markus

Hiya, I've got a brand new unused set of Astrea Flat Chrome, Steel wound strings that I have never used, still in their packaging. These should be perfect for you & I will send them for £40, including P&P to you if you're interested. You can Paypal me the money if you want so it's instant.