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Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 02-16-2025, 02:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 159,169
Posted By Michael Case
Looking for some information

Hello everyone,

I am a long time lurker here. I am hoping to find some information on a bass I purchased about 2 years ago. It is a German bass, with all the tell tale signs. The label inside...
Forum: Modern Handmade Basses 09-12-2007, 11:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 28,749
Posted By Michael Case
Very nice bass, looks great and sounds great too.

Very nice bass, looks great and sounds great too.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-11-2007, 10:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,948
Posted By Michael Case
No I just inserted it there, I thought the idea...

No I just inserted it there, I thought the idea of every lesson giving me another year of work was funny.

John is a very generous person as a musician and a teacher. He has worked very hard to...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-10-2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,948
Posted By Michael Case
Yeah he has given me many ways to approach a...

Yeah he has given me many ways to approach a piece. He believes in working slowly and getting it all in tune. He has many ways to focus on problem spots too. Every lesson seems like another year of...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-10-2007, 02:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 19,948
Posted By Michael Case
I just try to play the piece and hope my...

I just try to play the piece and hope my neighbors don't kill me. :D

Seriously though this is a great topic and I'll be watching to gain some helpful ideas about taking on a new piece of music.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-07-2007, 12:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 38,840
Posted By Michael Case
I see several problems with this. First is you'll...

I see several problems with this. First is you'll have to adjust to a 3/4 sized bass anyway and getting a 1/2 size really doesn't help the transition. Secondly, when you want to get a 3/4 bass it...
Forum: Chinese/Asian 04-05-2007, 10:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 70,483
Posted By Michael Case
Just remember Kays were bargin basement...

Just remember Kays were bargin basement instruments at one point in time. :eek:
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 04-04-2007, 07:11 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 194,851
Posted By Michael Case
Good luck on your gig. Sounds like it'll be a...

Good luck on your gig. Sounds like it'll be a blast, literally.
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 04-04-2007, 05:52 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 194,851
Posted By Michael Case
As always Sam, spoken like a true gentleman. ...

As always Sam, spoken like a true gentleman.

This forum inspired me to use my real name over at TB. It really does affect the way you post when your real name is behind it.
Forum: Jazz Corner 04-04-2007, 12:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 35,757
Posted By Michael Case
On that Pat Martino album it almost sounds like...

On that Pat Martino album it almost sounds like gut strings direct into the board. Could it be?
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 04-03-2007, 11:21 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 194,851
Posted By Michael Case
Hello Drake, I don't really want to get to...

Hello Drake, I don't really want to get to involved with explaining things so here is the short story. I got into a heated discussion, with a poster who instead of honestly answering questions...
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 04-03-2007, 07:46 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 194,851
Posted By Michael Case
Flame on: Why is talking to your wife better...

Flame on:
Why is talking to your wife better than being on this board? :mad: :D :rolleyes: :eek:
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 04-03-2007, 07:40 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 194,851
Posted By Michael Case
There are some more shadier marketing tactics...

There are some more shadier marketing tactics that Upton uses. I don't wish to go into it on a public forum, but I know for a fact this is so.
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 04-03-2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 194,851
Posted By Michael Case
I guess the bass player thing wont work on you eh?

I guess the bass player thing wont work on you eh?
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 04-03-2007, 07:31 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 194,851
Posted By Michael Case
I don't disagree with your assessment of Upton's...

I don't disagree with your assessment of Upton's basses, they are damn fine instruments for the bread.
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 04-03-2007, 07:17 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 194,851
Posted By Michael Case
Like my dad always says "it's 5:00 somewhere!" :p...

Like my dad always says "it's 5:00 somewhere!" :p

I feel you, personally the Upton basses aren't what I need at this point. It's pretty wild though I live minutes away from David Gage, Paul Basie,...
Forum: Jazz/Pizz 04-03-2007, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 129,829
Posted By Michael Case
Yeah and 5 to 10 years for them to settle down...

Yeah and 5 to 10 years for them to settle down and lose that bright twangy sound. :D
Forum: Chinese/Asian 04-03-2007, 07:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 70,483
Posted By Michael Case
I vote for keeping the Chrissy too. I have a...

I vote for keeping the Chrissy too. I have a hybrid that I plan on keeping upon the purchase of another bass. I play some outdoor and questionable venue gigs and would like to have an extra bass for...
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 04-03-2007, 07:01 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 194,851
Posted By Michael Case
The problem is the marketing is superior to the...

The problem is the marketing is superior to the product. And it's gotten to the point at TBDB where a person can't ask about or give an opinion about a bass with out Upton getting defensive. There...
Forum: Plywoods And Hybrids 04-03-2007, 05:20 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 194,851
Posted By Michael Case
Let me interject by saying this. I think you're...

Let me interject by saying this. I think you're responding to a lot of what Ken was saying in reply to my question asking if an Upton would be a reasonable upgrade to my Czech factory bass.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 04-03-2007, 05:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,859
Posted By Michael Case
Cool, thanks for the info.

Cool, thanks for the info.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-02-2007, 05:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 59,243
Posted By Michael Case
She sure is purty.

She sure is purty.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-02-2007, 05:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 59,243
Posted By Michael Case
Yeah, I figured the Wilfer would need set-up...

Yeah, I figured the Wilfer would need set-up work. I figured that at the price they want I could get a good set-up and still be in the area of the retail price I've seen them go for. But I do have...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-02-2007, 05:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 59,243
Posted By Michael Case
It's a Wilfer #10, about 20 years old. It's a...

It's a Wilfer #10, about 20 years old. It's a bass being sold at Ideal music in NYC. The name carved in the back is Emanuel Wilfer. They want $4700. for the bass. Actually the NS LaScala really...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-02-2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 59,243
Posted By Michael Case
Clearly you haven't heard me play with a bow! :D ...

Clearly you haven't heard me play with a bow! :D

Seriously though, what is your opinion on Wilfer basses sold as Wilfers? I'm asking because there is one in NYC that I'm very interested in.
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