Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
08-04-2010, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 19,516
Spreading Westward
I saw Paul Unger (Ft Worth Symph.) play one in Portland OR at a bass event. He's tuning in 5ths and it's his travel bass now. He hadn't had it long, but seemed to be sold on it. Nobody in the room...
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Forum: Member Bass Clips [DB]
07-27-2010, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 7,293
Eric Skye Trios
Hey bass cats,
Just thinking it's about time for some ego crushing / stroking. I'd appreciate any constructive comments on the music contained in these links:
Eric Skye Acoustic Groove Trio -...
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Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses
03-02-2010, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 18,226
pickups
since I've followed up on strings, I thought I'd share where I've settled on the pickup. I had been using a realist for over a year - again, the gear that Glen uses (if it's good enough for him...)...
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Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses
03-02-2010, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 18,226
Oliv/Spiro
Hey Calvin - I've heard of people using the Oliv/Eudoxa combo, but I think I might miss the growl of the spiros down low.
I've been playing with the Olivs+Spiros since I got that bass, and I've...
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Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses
08-18-2009, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 15,950
For comparison
Hi David. I've got a bass very much like yours down here in Portland, although it hasn't seen quite the same treatment and is in fully repaired (although unlikely Ken Smith-Style) condition. It too,...
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Forum: Chinese/Asian
04-23-2009, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 26,327
trade in
Hi Ken - yes, there was a possibility of trading the Christopher in, but the people that offered me anything for it dind't have what I was looking for - either they had basses that were out of my...
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Forum: Chinese/Asian
04-21-2009, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 26,327
timing is everything
So, yes, I kept the Christopher these past 18 or so months. I used it primarily for orchestra work, as the Pfretzschner didn't project like the Christopher did - but it had a remarkable sound,...
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Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses
04-16-2009, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,162
thanks for the replies
Thanks Ken and Joel.
Ken - I knew you'd appreciate the historical text I found. I was impressed to find it too, and was happy to be reminded of the WPA Federal Writers' Project. I can't help but...
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Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses
04-15-2009, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,162
Flatback - of course.
I found an interview...
Flatback - of course.
I found an interview with Frank Evans Coulter from 1939 done in his Portland shop - which certainly seems to validate that he was working as late as 1939, at least:
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Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses
04-15-2009, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,162
more pics
some people have checked out this post, but no comments yet.
I'm hoping these pics will help let everyone know what I've gotten myself into.
bc
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Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses
04-15-2009, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,162
My New German
Since purchasing the Pfretzschner you'll see in an earlier thread in this section, I've been looking for a medium-level upgrade to what I've been using primarly for orchestral work. (The Pfretzschner...
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Forum: Classical/Arco
02-06-2008, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 104,263
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Forum: Amps, etc. [DB]
07-02-2007, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 17,443
Tuning Fork for me, please
I'll bite - let's keep it under $30 each if possible, because this is a curiosity for me rather than a necessity.
Brian
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Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses
07-02-2007, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 18,226
back
Sorry, Ken and all.
I just copied the info from a sales listing I had - didn't even think about cm vs. inches.
Here's a picture of the back with the teardrop purfling loop that is in keeping...
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Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses
06-29-2007, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 18,226
My New Pfretzschner
I just couldn't help myself posting my new acquisition here. Pretty much just sharing, but if anyone has any information or comments other than what I list, I'd be thrilled:
Circa 1930 G.A....
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Forum: German School of Basses
05-02-2007, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 9,728
So I'm still looking at this Stowasser, and...
So I'm still looking at this Stowasser, and finally got some pictures - I've been trying to attach them, but I get an error 500 - Internal Server Error. (Is that mine or yours, Ken/Mike?)
My...
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Forum: German School of Basses
04-20-2007, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,477
Thanks, Arnold.
I've been leaning toward...
Thanks, Arnold.
I've been leaning toward your advice about spending a little extra to get what comes closest to the sound and feel I'm after, and your input has helped validate that.
To...
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Forum: German School of Basses
04-19-2007, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,477
No Problem
Thanks for your reply, Arnold.
There's really no problem with this bass. The seller and I both generally liked the sound, I am having a hard time adjusting to the feel (easily re-shaped neck, as...
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Forum: German School of Basses
04-19-2007, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,477
Roebuck Bass?
So, I've been looking at older basses - with more complex sonorities than my Christopher 401F - around my area for a few months now.
I'm very curious about what any of you might be able to tell...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
04-18-2007, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,076
Well, I was waiting for others with more...
Well, I was waiting for others with more experience to chime in, but from my perspective, I'd vote to add the extension. From my understanding of Pollman basses, this would be a very worthy candidate...
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Forum: Amps, etc. [BG]
04-04-2007, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 14,975
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Forum: Amps, etc. [DB]
04-04-2007, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 95,523
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Forum: German School of Basses
04-04-2007, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 9,728
Thanks, Ken - as always.
To get photos I'll...
Thanks, Ken - as always.
To get photos I'll have to make another trip, but I'd better do it quick as the seller leaves in a couple days for a 2 week tour (during which he's at Carnegie Hall,...
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Forum: German School of Basses
04-04-2007, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 9,728
Stowasser
Does anybody have any information on a Hungarian maker by the name of Stowasser? I'm looking at a bass to buy with this name stamped below the button. The only thing I can find in my searches is a...
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Forum: Chinese/Asian
03-29-2007, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 26,327
Thanks, Ken. That's exactly the kind of...
Thanks, Ken. That's exactly the kind of perspective I was hoping to get.
I had been told by pro who has a couple basses I'm looking at to sell the Chrissy as soon as I could - once I got a better...
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