[Dixielandjazz] Repair of the Double Bass by Traeger $85

[Steve Barbone]

"Dave Stoddard" <dhs2 at peoplepc.com>
> 
> Dear Listers:
> 
> "Setup And Repair of the Double Bass for Optimum Sound: A Manual for
> Players, Makers, And Repairers" by Traeger, Brownell and Merchant lists for
> $85.00 on Amazon.  It may well be the last word in double bass setup and
> repair.  At that price, I hope it is.

Gee Dave, $85 bucks today is like $10 when we were kids.

Regarding the book, it has so much good advice in it for string players and
repairers. One example on Double Bass is a simple way to increase the sound
production and tone of an unamplified Double Bass.

$85 bucks? Shoot, you should make more than that in a one hour gig.

Ask Ron Carter, or ask the principal bass player of the NY Philharmonic
about it. They rave about its worth.

I repeat, the book is well worth the pittance it sells for in comparison to
the knowledge gained.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone