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The other thing to remember is the feet of the bridge also need shaped and trimmed down to allow sound to come through bridge.

Great idea Monckyman! thanks for posting.

[attachment=96018:HavSwing_0011.JPG]Hi folks, I'm the double bass player singer with my band Havana Swing, straight ahead Django and here's a biog taken from our web-site, check out Spotify to hear our second CD 'Django's Lion' and youtube for loads of vids of us playing concerts and festivals, hope you enjoy! [b]Scottish band Havana Swing have been delighting audiences for years with their fiery brand of Gypsy Jazz. Formed In 1986, the band comprises of 3 Guitarists, Clarinet and Double Bass and will take you on a musical journey of The Hot Club De France through Parisian cafes and Gypsy campfires! Lightning solos coupled with subtle harmonies will leave you in no doubt that this is the real thing and you will quickly notice from the band sound, the obvious musical enjoyment derived from playing in the style of Django Reinhardt.[/b] [b]Havana Swing are well respected throughout the Jazz Manouche and Hot Club world of music mainly from their live performances and their CD recordings-“Django Ecossais” and “Django’s Lion”[/b] [b]The band have been featured on Parkinson’s BBC Sunday supplement and BBC Radio 2 Desmond Carrington show “The Music Goes Round.”[/b] [b]Havana[/b][b] Swing are pleased to announce the will be playing Glastonbury 2011[/b] [b]Join their ever increasing following with the masters of Gypsy Swing.[/b] [b]www.havanaswing.com[/b] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoGJqiiCHqo[/media][attachment=96018:HavSwing_0011.JPG]

Great idea! Up here in Scotland there are a few instrument repairers but I use Dave Ewan 07729974818 Perthshire.

Hi Tony, screws arrived yesterday thanks very much, have a great Christmas, Calum

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Thanks folks! I have mucked around over the years lowering action and using old bridges as a template but I would like to have a go at setting it up properly. I will have a look at your link. Thanks again Calum

Anybody out there got any advice on how to fit a new double bass bridge to match fingerboard? not a lot of info online.

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I would use Dexion or similar angle iron cut to size to fit dimensions of your amp, you can then remove as necessary eg; on stage.

Sorry Clarky, it was Fridays 2nd December series 24 episode 19 Dundee and Midlothian if you can be arsed you can spot our 10 seconds online on Channel 4 4od

Good Lad! never played with those guys before but they were on the night after us in Dukes Corner a gig in Dundee not so long ago but never got to see them as I was playing too! Have a great weekend Clarky

Cheers Clarky, Bireli is one of my favourites too! If you get a chance, check Havana Swing out on Spotify and have a look at our vids on youtube (we've got shed loads up.

Check out my band HAVANA SWING appearing on the channel 4 tv show ''come dine with me'' TONIGHT! blink and you will miss us! the narrator will probably slag off my fake tash.

It appears to be the input pot lugs and volume pot lugs, gonna try blob of mastic on then try again.

I'm looking for an Underwood or Shadow pick up at the moment, I'm using Fishman BP100 just now which I like for the most part but seems to choke on the G string. I did buy the K&K Sound Bass Master Pro Upright Bass Pickup System but took it off, couldn't get a good sound from it. I swapped it for a spare BP100 and some other bits and pieces. I also have a magnetic Schaller which has a good sound but being metal, rattles like a jailers keys when amplified. Obviously changed G string, sounds fine acoustically, tried positioning pup paddles, changed bridges. I guess try another type of pup?