Setup And Repair of the Double Bass for Optimum Sound: A Manual for Players, Makers, And Repairers

First, I am not a luthier, but somebody who owns a bass. My son plays it, so I am only really a guardian for the bass.this book gives lots of information about how to repair a bass, and is also beneficial for initial setup. in the murky world of uprights, where only a few people truly understand the whole instrument, having access to this information is priceless for understanding what is going on with the instrument, what is wrong with it, and what might be done to fix it. it helps a bass owner to determine if a "repair shop" has a clue as to what to do.the book does not list standard dimensions etc in an easily referenced manner, but the author basically says in several places that ever bass is different, every player is different, and the instrument has to be made to fit its needs. there are standard dimensions available elsewhere.for the price, it is priceless. the next time you need to go for a setup, having this information will make you more effective at communicating your needs and getting your instrument fixed, or if you are a luthier, it will help you quickly understand what to do. the cost will be paid back the first time you use it!

I got this book as a bass player looking to get more out of my bass. As a bass player it informed me of the mechanics of the bass, how certain factors effect the sound/vibration, and simple solutions to get better performance from my bass.Since then I have started to do some repair and setup work. This book has been an INVALUABLE resource. Chuck Traeger shares his tips, tricks, observations, and methodology that he has accumulated from the DECADES of experience he gained repairing thousands of basses. He lays out the process step-by-step often with helpful pictures.Highly recommend this to anyone interested in the bass as a sound producing machine...

Lots of great advice and ideas for repair and tone improvements. Its a bit scattered to search through when you've got a specific problem - so I recommend using color tab page markers or something similar to help improve the organization. But a wealth of knowledge is here, and its a hefty book, which is reassuring considering the price.

Very informative, if you own a double bass, definitely helped me understand how to get a better tone, without having to pay someone else!

a life experience in a book

This book is great. I received a bass that was cracked, had holes in the side, and in several pieces. This book helped me get it back together. Its still a project in the works but with this book it won't be long. Amazon also great with tracking.

This book is a must have for any stringed instrument repair shop; extremely well written and provides A detailed area by area description of proper setup for different styles and an extremely wide range of repair techniques and strategies

Must be a good book. My husband has been working on his stand up bass ever since he got the book. He said he is learning a lot.

Full of useful tips and information

Lacks practical detail. Photos not clear. Good book for £10 unfortunately it cost a lot more.