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Store the bow under the E string of the double bass and never in the F hole to prevent damage to the bow hairs. Place the bass in a secure position when not in use to avoid it falling over. Do not over-rosin the bow or tighten the bow strings excessively to produce a big sound, as this can damage the bow and instrument. Follow proper storage and cleaning tips, such as loosening the bow when finished playing, to keep the double bass in good condition for years.

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Double Bass Care Tips Band Storage

Store the bow under the E string of the double bass and never in the F hole to prevent damage to the bow hairs. Place the bass in a secure position when not in use to avoid it falling over. Do not over-rosin the bow or tighten the bow strings excessively to produce a big sound, as this can damage the bow and instrument. Follow proper storage and cleaning tips, such as loosening the bow when finished playing, to keep the double bass in good condition for years.

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11/13/22, 6:48 PM Double Bass Care Tips Band Storage

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Double Bass Care Tips

Be good to your bass and she’ll be good to you. Follow these tips to keep it in
good form for years to come:

Store the bow under the E string but never the F hole – it eats the bow
hairs.
Place the bass in a secure position and location when not in use so that it
does not fall over.
Do not over-rosin [κολοφώνιο, ρετσίνι, ρητίνη, ρετσινόπισσα] and tighten
the bow strings to produce big sound – that sound is false and can
damage your bow and instrument. Excess rosin also leads to more bass
cleaning.

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11/13/22, 6:48 PM Double Bass Care Tips Band Storage

Loosen the bow end and screws when you’re done playing. [Χαλαρώστε το
άκρο της πλώρης και τις βίδες όταν τελειώσετε το παιχνίδι.]
When necessary, use your thumb to push down on the front edge of the
bridge to loosen the strings a little, but not too much. You don’t want the
soundpost to drop.
Cap the end pins with crutch or cane tips that have washer inserts that will
not poke through.
Use 000 gage steel wool to clean rosin (carefully) off the strings and then
wipe away the excess with a clean, damp cloth.
If rosin has become sticky on the surface of the fingerboards and the bass
is not varnished spruce or maple, you can very, very carefully and lightly use
the 000 fine steel wool and a cloth dampened with a tiny bit of isopropyl
alcohol to take the rosin off the fingerboards.
Never clean any other part of the bass (excepting the strings and then only
carefully) with alcohol, and do not use sopping water or furniture polish
either.
In the winter, or in dry climates, use a dampit to provide humidity. Do not
over-wet it.
Store the bass in an area with moderate and consistent temperature and
humidity levels.
Take your bass to a professional for a periodic checkup to make sure
everything is in working order and your bass is in prime condition for the
season.

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