So ... you want to make a Double Bass Plans
Life Size Patterns
by Peter Chandler
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The plans below are designed to accompany Peter
Chandler's bass making book. They are 1:1 full size, and can
be shipped either folded or rolled (shipping rates below).
Bass Construction Forum: We have a special
forum on our message board for the discussion of bass construction.
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| So ... you want to make a Double Bass Book |
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Information on the Peter Chandler's bass making book can be found
by clicking here.
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So ... you want to make a Double Bass
PLANS ONLY
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Double Bass Plans, Each (Choose your plan below.)
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Each:
C$20.00
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Order
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Double Bass Plans, complete SET of 9 plans (One bass plan
is free).
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#70-5303.SET
C$160.00
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| Double Bass Plans, as above,
plus book ALBUM |
#70-5303.ALBUM
C$239.00
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Order |
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Note: The newer Lott and Chandler plans are
not illustrated or discussed in the book. The Chandler special
is Peter's own model - it has a smaller upper bout, for a bass
that is easier to hold and play.
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Bass Plans - Life Size Patterns for Basses
Illustrated and Discussed in the Book
By Peter Chandler
Plans for basses pictured in the book are available. These plans
consist of life size drawings plus measurements needed to make
a bass. Palotta shown (left). *Flat back bass with asterisk. Click
on model numbers for example image.
Models :
(fractional sizes are estimated)
We can ship them folded or tubed.
When ordering, please specify "F"
for folded or "T"
for tubed.
Examples:
5303.AMATI.F for AMATI
plan folded
5303.PANORM.T PANORMA plan
tubed
70-5303.SET.T for entire
set of plans tubed.
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| Shipping Rates for Bass Book and Plans (we reserve
the right to notify of changes at time of order) |
| Shipping in CANADA (to most destinations) |
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Book only, or up to 4 plans only
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C$8.00 |
| Boxed Set Album (book and all folded plans) |
C$12.00 |
| Tubed Set Album (book and rolled plans) |
C$16.00 |
| Shipping to the USA by Mail for Plans |
1 plan |
Each add. |
| Folded, C$5 for 1st, + C$3 per additional |
C$5.00
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+C$3.00
=US$
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| Shipping to the USA by UPS |
Lower 48 |
HI & AK |
| Set of 9 folded plans |
C$15.00
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C$32.00
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| Plans (tube, rolled) |
C$18.00
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C$35.00
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| International Air Mail (outside Canada/USA)
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| 1 Plan (folded, air lettermail) |
C$9.00
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| 2-3 Plans (folded) |
C$20.00
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| 4 or more Plans (folded) |
C$32.00
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| International UPS (to most countries)
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| Plans (tube, rolled) |
C$58.00
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| Double Bass Making Plans - Model Sizes |
| Sizes, in mm |
Amati
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Tarr
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Pano.
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Palot.
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Gofril.
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Busan
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Fr. 1/2
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Lott
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Chan.
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| Body length |
1116
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1122
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1127
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1055
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1115
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1143
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970
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1105
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1120
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| String length |
1046
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1019
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1062
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1028
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1056
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1075
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| Low bout |
660
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700
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675
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650
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687
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655
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605
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700
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660
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| Up bout |
511
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531
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544
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470
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513
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524
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475
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550
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480
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| C bout |
365
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363
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373
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323
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350
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357
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310
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390
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338
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| Ribs, Saddle |
227
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206
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222
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215
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225
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216
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178
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236
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200
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| Ribs, Neck |
156
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152
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122
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175
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185
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130
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142
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159
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150
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Nominal Bass Measurements (for comparison):
3/4 size is standard for basses.
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Please note that bass sizes and proportions can vary considerably
from model to model, and that the above measurements are meant
for reference only.
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| Sizes, in mm |
4/4
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7/8
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3/4
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1/2
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1/4
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| Body Length |
1160
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1140
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1110
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1020
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940
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| String Length |
1100
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1080
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1060
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975
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900
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June 15, 2010
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