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Forum: The Bull Pit 06-16-2009, 12:01 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 138,569
Posted By Joel Larsson
I forgot to say that the meal made me happy. It...

I forgot to say that the meal made me happy. It did.
Forum: The Bull Pit 06-16-2009, 12:00 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 138,569
Posted By Joel Larsson
I shared a pizza with a couple of the folks I...

I shared a pizza with a couple of the folks I play with this week, and it was about as good as those we have in Sweden! Norwegian pizzas are more about thick bread, and I don't understand what's up...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 06-15-2009, 04:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 36,581
Posted By Joel Larsson
Neither Meyer nor Pöllmann have responded to my...

Neither Meyer nor Pöllmann have responded to my question as to which bass they used as a blueprint. I guess we deal with attributions in both cases - as well as with the Guarneri that Dall'Occa...
Forum: The Bull Pit 06-15-2009, 01:51 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 138,569
Posted By Joel Larsson
We'll see about that. I'll probably stay out of...

We'll see about that. I'll probably stay out of trouble. I had some trouble on my way to Mo i Rana, though. But I got through it with my bass and life and I am happy abut that!
Forum: The Bull Pit 06-13-2009, 10:32 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 138,569
Posted By Joel Larsson
I am happy because I have finished cleaning my...

I am happy because I have finished cleaning my apartment. Passed the examination by the janitor with only one remark. Tomorrow I leave for Mo i Rana, and within a week, I'll be dragging my feet...
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 06-13-2009, 10:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,657
Posted By Joel Larsson
Pino, your English is by far the best I have...

Pino, your English is by far the best I have heard from an Italian! Both of you guys, warmly welcome. Perhaps you have also noticed that there are talk about other stuff than basses, too. Grits, for...
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 06-06-2009, 07:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,669
Posted By Joel Larsson
Yeah, welcome, Al! You can see that Richard has...

Yeah, welcome, Al! You can see that Richard has managed a good 2,563 silly posts without any obvious harm being done to him! He even got away with being a little gloomy in the mentioned Happy Days...
Forum: Classical and Symphony Bass Playing 06-06-2009, 04:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,936
Posted By Joel Larsson
For me it worked in the exact opposite order!...

For me it worked in the exact opposite order! Teacher first, then orchestra, then after a while I not only realised what bass playing was about, but what classical music can be!

As for...
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 06-06-2009, 04:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,669
Posted By Joel Larsson
And to stress the increase in happiness, he can...

And to stress the increase in happiness, he can use no more than one smiley n the first post, but the number will be increased by one for every post, until the last and tenth (after which the forum...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 06-06-2009, 04:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 36,581
Posted By Joel Larsson
That is their lousy English, I believe. At least,...

That is their lousy English, I believe. At least, when I used my lousy German and an online translator to interpret the German version of the page, the text says that the violin making tradition was...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 06-05-2009, 07:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 36,581
Posted By Joel Larsson
Guarneri basses

I read about a 19th-century Italian virtuoso who travalled around Europe with a Guarneri bass. (With detachable neck, of all things.) I know that there has been some copying of the Guarneri model -...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 06-05-2009, 12:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,538
Posted By Joel Larsson
It seems like the price would actually have to be...

It seems like the price would actually have to be lowered, doesn't it? :eek:
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 06-03-2009, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,097
Posted By Joel Larsson
If you sell, sooner or later, it'll come a time...

If you sell, sooner or later, it'll come a time when you regret doing so. :eek:
No aspiring bass players among your relatives? Or poor but talented high school kid whom you could lend it to, to see...
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 05-31-2009, 12:43 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 91,080
Posted By Joel Larsson
Stunning looks! I wish I could be there to hear...

Stunning looks! I wish I could be there to hear it. ;)
Forum: The Bull Pit 05-31-2009, 12:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 31,243
Posted By Joel Larsson
Southern Comfort, now, that's one of the drinks I...

Southern Comfort, now, that's one of the drinks I never tried while I was at it - what about it? You see, first I thought it was just another Whiskey in the vein of Jack & Jim, but it turned out I...
Forum: The Bull Pit 05-30-2009, 05:29 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 138,569
Posted By Joel Larsson
Wise words, Craig!! Here's why I am happy...

Wise words, Craig!!

Here's why I am happy about that, too:
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs089.snc1/4635_104302663833_691543833_2678796_6544266_n.jpg...
Forum: The Bull Pit 05-30-2009, 10:37 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 138,569
Posted By Joel Larsson
Despite a lot of messing around from my part, I...

Despite a lot of messing around from my part, I am admitted to the school of Zürich for an exchange year. That's pretty swell. And I think I've worked just enough to be able to afford it, too......
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 05-30-2009, 07:19 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 117,501
Posted By Joel Larsson
I found a New Zealand site selling a "Dörfler,...

I found a New Zealand site selling a "Dörfler, stamped G. Werner" for NZ$730. Eventually I found http://www.vivaceviolin.com/pp/Bows/Violin/VlnBw406.html which seems to further indicate that G....
Forum: The Bull Pit 05-30-2009, 06:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 31,243
Posted By Joel Larsson
Thanks Oren. It is very comforting to know that...

Thanks Oren. It is very comforting to know that when I have a serious question, at least there is someone there who will help me with my linguistical issues! :)
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 05-29-2009, 06:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 38,634
Posted By Joel Larsson
I have no wrapping on my bow! I think I heard...

I have no wrapping on my bow! I think I heard somebody refer to the wrapping on the German bows as "fundamentally unnecessary", that is, if it's there, it's either to add weight/adjust balance, or...
Forum: The Bull Pit 05-29-2009, 04:14 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 279,135
Posted By Joel Larsson
No, no, up near Greenland is where I live! And...

No, no, up near Greenland is where I live! And America is quite the way from here.
Forum: The Bull Pit 05-29-2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 31,243
Posted By Joel Larsson
What are those sharks called, the ones with a...

What are those sharks called, the ones with a hammer-shaped head?
Forum: Luthier's Corner 05-23-2009, 01:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,973
Posted By Joel Larsson
This sounds interesting. Further reports...

This sounds interesting. Further reports requested as things are proceeding. ;).
Forum: Classical/Arco 05-20-2009, 07:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 25,525
Posted By Joel Larsson
We all know money just don't go into the bank, it...

We all know money just don't go into the bank, it only comes out of it!
I believe 300 bucks is about what the average Swedish student spends on drinks each month. Better buying strings instead. ;)
Forum: Chinese/Asian 04-24-2009, 09:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 97,440
Posted By Joel Larsson
True, I know only one person who plays a French...

True, I know only one person who plays a French bow made by Hoyer; he had some copies made of his own old French pedigree bows (which it is safe to presume are still his main bows).
You'll quite...
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