Workshop: Setting up a Double Bass Bridge and Soundpost

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  • Опубліковано 26 лис 2024

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  • @Against_the_grain
    @Against_the_grain 2 роки тому +11

    wow, this was captivating... came looking for a quick diy, but stayed for a masterclass..

  • @Pyramidenweihe
    @Pyramidenweihe 10 місяців тому +2

    ……… fantastisch, hier sieht man wie viele Schritte am Steg und an der Stimme für einen schönen Klang notwendig sind! Gratulation für dieses schöne Video das durch den Mozart wunderbar ergänzt wird!❤❤

  • @ugisimmers6836
    @ugisimmers6836 2 роки тому +7

    This is as beautiful as the music those instruments make makes

  • @RussSargeant
    @RussSargeant 2 роки тому +7

    Fascinating to watch. True craftsmanship.

  • @BluegillGreg
    @BluegillGreg Рік тому +2

    Excellent luthiery work, effective editing, gorgeous photography and music, focused vision and teamwork. Thank you.

  • @Funkyjazzomatic
    @Funkyjazzomatic 2 роки тому +3

    Wow !!! True passion for the craft! Beautiful !

  • @davidsanme1715
    @davidsanme1715 10 місяців тому

    Interesantisimo e impredionante video. Todo un arte. Gracias y felicidades

  • @Chevyteddy
    @Chevyteddy 11 місяців тому

    Simply the best I saw! Really fantastic workmanship!!!

  • @thepenetrationchannel6282
    @thepenetrationchannel6282 2 роки тому +1

    That is a GREAT video ! Thank you . Chris Da Plumber 😘

  • @petercheney8316
    @petercheney8316 Рік тому

    I love that stuff.

  • @maumtzrs1344
    @maumtzrs1344 3 роки тому +2

    I love these videos about the procedure that is done when adjusting a friend instrument, have more videos of this type, you are the best bro

  • @realinowidianto2301
    @realinowidianto2301 2 роки тому

    Wow so.much loving thank you for sharing the beautifull

  • @MarkFromTaiwan
    @MarkFromTaiwan 9 місяців тому

    now i know how to deal with my cello thank you so much

  • @larryholland7192
    @larryholland7192 Рік тому +1

    Awesome Work!!

  • @yordanonunez
    @yordanonunez Рік тому

    Incredible video, thank you for sharing your art with us!

  • @clicks59
    @clicks59 2 місяці тому

    Amazing skills and craftsmanship! I learned so much from watching this video. Just wondering why the non-contact edges and wood materials are trimmed from the bridge assemblies? I’m going to try my hand at installing an adjustable bridge on my old Kay. The action is just a smidge too high for my liking. I’ll definitely match the contours of the currently installed bridge as it’s fitted pretty well.

  • @nord_laender
    @nord_laender 2 роки тому

    Absolute amazing!

  • @patrickjobling8676
    @patrickjobling8676 Рік тому

    Magnificent 😍

  • @daverei1211
    @daverei1211 3 роки тому

    Wow so much loving craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Oscaraha
    @Oscaraha 2 роки тому

    So incredibly cool, I want to do this!

  • @Dansback21
    @Dansback21 6 місяців тому

    Damn. He’s as beautiful as those basses!🤯

  • @sergiowagnerbass
    @sergiowagnerbass 3 роки тому

    Parabéns, Gratuliere, Congratulations!!!!!!

  • @deutsche_lyrik
    @deutsche_lyrik Рік тому +1

    But isn't it easier to fix sandpaper over the curvature of the body and sand the bridge with the curvature?
    Well at least that's how I do it...but everyone has their own way 😌
    Greetings from germany 🙏🏻

  • @Bassmint44
    @Bassmint44 3 роки тому

    Extraordinary! Thank you for sharing this. I will try and emulate what I saw /learned in this video as I re-cut the existing bridge on my old Kay Bass. The bridge was not fit correctly to begin with and it does have some top issues where the feet sit...it is sinking a bit on the G side. Yesterday, I wanted to "clean up" the bridge, make the arch better using my template and take some "mass" off the front. It worked out "ok"...however by subtracting material off the E and A side to make the arching correct, now with the adjuster all the way up on the E side, the E and A string are still wayyyy to low. So, I will add material to the E foot and fit it correctly like I saw Dan do it in this video. The G side is ok, but that foot needs to be fit properly as well. I'll take care to do it while I am at it. LOL, I started out just adding the correct cable wire to the Tailpiece. Ha, Ha. Might as well do it all and do it as correctly as possible. Of course, ultimately, I will probably just replace the bridge altogether. Thank you for the inspiration! Best regards from Las Vegas, Nevada! Kurt.

  • @jamesrichardson3322
    @jamesrichardson3322 2 роки тому

    This incredible art form to have, theses ladies and Gentlemen who repair double upright basses are God Send!! What piece is this and who composed it? Beautiful

  • @datdao9760
    @datdao9760 2 роки тому

    The video sound is pretty good, beyond my imagination

  • @janw1948
    @janw1948 2 роки тому

    Handwerk/ handwork. Beautiful - thank you for sharing.

  • @JosesGarage101
    @JosesGarage101 Рік тому

    Great video 👍. Can you tell me What exactly the differences in sound between franch vs Belgium bridge?

  • @mycofairbanks3321
    @mycofairbanks3321 3 роки тому

    fabulous

  • @andreconerly640
    @andreconerly640 Рік тому +1

    A double bass 🔊 is one of the classic, iconic 4-string instruments used all kinds of music 🎶 🎵. The Fender bass is a triple bass, which is much powerful than the double bass 🔊, I love ❤️ the bass 🔊 sound of these classical instruments, much better than the electric bass guitars 🎸.

  • @TimbervilleJim
    @TimbervilleJim 6 місяців тому

    This is a five-string bass - not very common, but very handy for doubling cello lines in classical music.

  • @PeterBerry-jm2pz
    @PeterBerry-jm2pz Рік тому

    What is the green substance you are rubbing under the feet of the bridge before the final placement of it?

  • @homerohomero5563
    @homerohomero5563 2 роки тому

    When the adjusted bridge is sitting at its lowest, how far should the strings be off from the fingerboard (bottom of the fingerboard)?
    And vise versa, when you raise the bridge, how far should the strings be?
    Just trying to get a sense of an estimated range. Thanks!!

  • @mcl3223
    @mcl3223 Рік тому

    what needle files might you recommend for the bridge/nut slotting?

  • @seamus9305
    @seamus9305 4 роки тому +2

    Wow, 5 strings! Great work. A lutherie has to do woodwork with machinist precision.

  • @anthonyplaysbass
    @anthonyplaysbass Рік тому

    Yeah my bridge collapsed when playing and soundpost fell obviously...how the heck do I re align it at home without the tool? And it seems the soundpost isn't flush with the front and backside of the bass, so it doesn't sit tight and upright before tightening the strings!

  • @fatoakrecords
    @fatoakrecords 8 місяців тому

    Does anybody know what this music is? I cannot find it searching Isabella Stewart Gardner, only museum website. Thanks.

  • @deimosvega
    @deimosvega 4 роки тому

    Amazing!!!!

  • @rudyledezma1127
    @rudyledezma1127 4 роки тому

    beautiful job... :)

  • @kevinchen338
    @kevinchen338 4 роки тому

    very good job !

  • @ggquintanilha
    @ggquintanilha Рік тому

    Fantástico

  • @mykolfornasero3631
    @mykolfornasero3631 2 роки тому

    Well done! why the mask when cutting at 2:59?

  • @ellielikesbikes8289
    @ellielikesbikes8289 4 роки тому +2

    The tiny plane!

  • @decleversonbueno4
    @decleversonbueno4 4 роки тому +2

    Amazing!! I am starting to study lutherie and these jobs are fascinating. Great job! what kind of base did you paint on the bridge? It's very cool !! Great job!👏🏻👏🏻

  • @koko.hauoli
    @koko.hauoli 9 місяців тому

    What is that tiny hand planer called that you were using to finetune the fit of the bridge feet ? The itty bitty brass looking one held in fingers

    • @clicks59
      @clicks59 2 місяці тому

      IBEX thumb plane. They come in various sizes

  • @andreconerly640
    @andreconerly640 Рік тому +1

    Some of the double basses have five strings.

  • @gabatoro
    @gabatoro 4 роки тому

    I love it

  • @francescodefendi3201
    @francescodefendi3201 4 роки тому +1

    11:48 craftArt! 😍👍🏼

  • @charlesgentry1852
    @charlesgentry1852 3 роки тому +1

    What did you brush on the bridge and why ?

  • @dritanhekurani3780
    @dritanhekurani3780 3 роки тому

    Beatiful ! ... can ask you for something .I have a 3/4 double bass I can make a 5 mm G string, to play classical music ?

    • @ThomasGeorgeViolinMakers
      @ThomasGeorgeViolinMakers  3 роки тому

      Yes that sounds about right, 5mm on the treble side and around 8 or 9mm on the bass side

  • @MattHoyle1
    @MattHoyle1 Рік тому

    Hello, anyone know the model of finger plane used to dress the feet of the bridge?

  • @nickarredondo6063
    @nickarredondo6063 4 роки тому +1

    What string height do you aim for at the end of the fingerboard? 4-String, 4-String w/ Extension, 5-String? Thank you!

  • @randmace1101
    @randmace1101 3 роки тому

    Nice 👍🏼 video.. music used for background maestro?

  • @renandias7926
    @renandias7926 4 роки тому

    Amazing video, congrats do Dan craftsmanship, lots of work to install the adjusters.. One question: what is the recommended string spacing at the bridge ( and also should I measure between the center of each string for equal spacing, or at the edges in order to aim for uneven string spacing)?

    • @bobgreen8142
      @bobgreen8142 3 роки тому

      I've read that 27-28mm from string centre to string centre is most common, although some players go down to 25mm

  • @pemoremar5423
    @pemoremar5423 Рік тому

    Masters

  • @gabatoro
    @gabatoro 4 роки тому +1

    How much it's the separation between string and fingerboard?

  • @chrisstaylor8377
    @chrisstaylor8377 3 роки тому +1

    Why cut of end of the post

    • @ThomasGeorgeViolinMakers
      @ThomasGeorgeViolinMakers  3 роки тому

      We do this as the end of the post is rough and it is good practice to never just use the end that has been cut and sat for a long time :-)

  • @joekim3757
    @joekim3757 2 роки тому

    never knew they made 5 string double basses

  • @brandonbishop4275
    @brandonbishop4275 4 роки тому

    What's the tool you're using to soften the feet of the bridge, right after the spindle sander? Looks super useful, thanks!

  • @whitorblius
    @whitorblius 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful craftsmanship and great video! Quick question that came to mind. What are your thoughts on bridge adjusters? I've heard different claims about them changing the tone/resonance of the instrument for the worse.

  • @trustmessiahjesus
    @trustmessiahjesus 3 роки тому

    how many hours did it take?

    • @Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan
      @Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan 2 роки тому

      Cool name, & also labor charge rate, guess I'll go to his stores web page for this. See you later, funny knowing this will be and not just a saying.

  • @michaelblaney4461
    @michaelblaney4461 Рік тому

    A 5 string with a low B ???

  • @Ronjoehynes
    @Ronjoehynes 4 роки тому

    Anyone know what kind of pencil he's using to mark the top of the bass?

  • @jscottfischer
    @jscottfischer 2 роки тому

    I sure wish I could hear what they're saying!!

  • @bustabass9025
    @bustabass9025 3 роки тому

    I've seen this one. I remember the tattoo dude.

  • @chunegrolas
    @chunegrolas 4 роки тому +1

    Could you guys please tell me what kind of varnish is he applying in the bridge?

    • @monz7951
      @monz7951 3 роки тому +1

      I think probably an oil varnish. I've personally had good results with boiled linseed oil

    • @ThomasGeorgeViolinMakers
      @ThomasGeorgeViolinMakers  3 роки тому +1

      We use linseed oil on the bridge :D

  • @michaelblaney4461
    @michaelblaney4461 Рік тому

    A Band saw ........ How Dare You!!!😀