How to clean your DIRTY double bass!

[StephaniePatterson]

Will’s got rhythm. Love how creative you get with your videos.

[DeadKoby]

The song made it fun... I have a 3/4 plywood bass that I'm pretty sure is just a poly finish. I've been cleaning it with guitar cleaners/polishes, and it seems to work out OK.... considering that it's not an antique, and it's used for country and rockabilly music.

[szymonbass]

Jason please, "behind the stages" of how you recorded that rap song! 😅😅

[montibass]

I'm always torn on cleaning the top of my bass. I know I should, but I also play in a modern Improv group. One of the tricks uo my sleeve is to rub the top with my fingers. The rosin helps my fingers to stick and get tone. It's shameful, I know, but it also sounds very cool.

[graemeforbes]

oh dear. I'm totally seen in this video. the struggle is real! great motivating video.

[Innergameofmusic]

Xylene is a medical clearing agent used for surgical tools and I THINK that it is part of the ingredients of most instrument cleaners. You can buy it at a medical supply without prescription and it's much cheaper!!!
It's also very good (Xylene) for cleaning the resin off the hair on the bow...as unlike alcohol, it doesn't leave a residue. BUT Jason!...the BRIDGE....that's beyond cleaning...take it to a meat grinder..or perhaps a power sander? hopeless. But alway fun and informative to spend 5 minutes with Jason Heath and his dog---not afraid of getting down and dirty ! Waiting for the RAP however! Bravo Jason!.

[Guylangloisartist]

Seriously cool soundtrack. Hey nice little dogi

[PaintedRavensong]

Thank you for the inspiration because I am super bad about cleaning my bass. The guy who stands next to me in orchestra is always razzing me about it.

[drewdayss]

My double bass is on the way! Loving your content. Any thoughts on “Essential Elements for Strings with EEi - Book 1 - Double Bass”?

No teachers anywhere near me, so I’ll be going at it alone until I can travel for lessons.

[billduris]

For the bridge, try cleaner plus 0000 steel wool.

[samisreal]

Hey Thank you fore the tutorial!
I just wanted to know if you could make a tutorial showing how to fix an issue with my bass since i had to reinstall the bridge and now pizzicato and thumb position is basically impossible. I just wanted to know if there were any suggestions on how to fix this. Thank you!

[Bassical]

Here’s an idea…clean it every/most of the time before and after you play with a soft cloth and you won’t need to spend money on toxic stuff!

[Huntah]

Hi I love the video, I have a really important double bass audition tommorow, do you happen to have any more tips on slurs or just bowing, i watched your other videos about that and it was super helpful!

[skipmoyerbass]

I use Xylene. It takes off the rosin and will not ruin your finish.

[MUSymphonyOrchestra]

Use the Kolstein in a well ventilated area or you’ll float away. Also, store the bottles upright as the caps don’t always seal well and leak over time.

[larrykaufman]

Did you end up using the polish after the cleaning solution?

[mdspman]

I had to take a shower after watching that....

[billduris]

I've been pronouncing Gollihur wrong all this time. I've been saying Goal-ihur!

[jamdfig]

Really fine steel wool also works. Just wipe really lightly.

[a.s.vanhoose]

The skits are cringe-worthy imo. Also are you on the take from companies? You probably should let your viewers know so they can take your opinions less seriously while you’re talking about their products.