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Questions: Double Bass External Linings

Questions: Double Bass External Linings

by Arnold Schnitzer

Originally published in American Lutherie #97, 2009



Quincy M. from the Internet asks:

Some double basses have what look like external linings, strips of wood on the ribs at the top and bottom edges. Can someone please tell me what the purpose of these strips is and also what they are called?

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