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Forum: Luthier's Corner 09-03-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 28,857
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
Count me in! BG

Count me in!
BG
Forum: Modern Handmade Basses 08-24-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,427
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
Having shared a bench with Matthew at Oberlin...

Having shared a bench with Matthew at Oberlin last year I can say that he is very willing to share with others as well! He has been very inspiring to me because I am going about things basically the...
Forum: Classical and Symphony Bass Playing 08-03-2013, 11:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,121
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
Something fun that I did on a friend's recital...

Something fun that I did on a friend's recital with her was the Two Jazz Songs by Betty Roe. Fun and not too heavy.

Best,
BG
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 05-21-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,847
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
I so wish I could be there... however, we are in...

I so wish I could be there... however, we are in exams that week and I can't get out. :(

Wish all the best to everyone and maybe next time!

Brian
Forum: German School of Basses 03-31-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,152
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
Looks great Ken! Nice work on the extension,...

Looks great Ken! Nice work on the extension, Arnold!
Forum: Luthier's Corner 03-05-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,490
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
Hey Mike, I have a couple like this in the...

Hey Mike,

I have a couple like this in the shop. (condition that is...) It is truly a labor of love to get one of these basses back to life. If you ever want to compare notes or chat about...
Forum: Italian Bass School 03-03-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,155
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
Pino, WOW! Great work and fabulous...

Pino,

WOW! Great work and fabulous documentation! I have learned so much about this process from your careful work. I have two basses in my shop that require the same amounts of work, and...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-18-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,171
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
You should get in touch with Matthew Tucker. ...

You should get in touch with Matthew Tucker. He's close to you and can do some great work. I would bet he would be willing to work something out with you... at least contact him before you attempt...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 12-17-2012, 06:59 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 207,325
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
The tuners are pretty, where did you source them?...

The tuners are pretty, where did you source them?

I like your set up for the center strip. I am about to do the same thing with another bass... let me know how it turns out. I am not thrilled...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 09-08-2012, 09:15 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 207,325
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
The back on my Tarantino was the same way. When...

The back on my Tarantino was the same way. When I took it off it when haywire. Looked like a big pringle. I did the same thing and clamped it flat. I also added the center strip to it, which was...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 07-01-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 207,325
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
Hey Arnold, Yes, I am still working on some...

Hey Arnold,

Yes, I am still working on some ideas, but things are going well. Harrison is in town and I had him play it for me with a couple of different pins. I think I may just plug the...
Forum: Classical and Symphony Bass Playing 06-30-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,993
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
Found it on IMSLP. It's is a great resource! ...

Found it on IMSLP. It's is a great resource!

Best,
Brian

I send it to you... wouldn't let me link properly.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 06-28-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 207,325
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
That's great! I was wondering how you made out...

That's great! I was wondering how you made out with the travel case. It was a pleasure sharing a bench with you. Got to see the process up close and personal.

Can't wait to see it recheeked...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 05-28-2012, 08:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,299
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
Very Nice! I like the colors she used. BG

Very Nice! I like the colors she used.
BG
Forum: Luthier's Corner 05-25-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 28,857
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
For an attractive young lady, two days. For you,...

For an attractive young lady, two days. For you, two weeks. :D

See you soon,
Brian
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 03-21-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,092
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
Ken- After trying most of those basses this...

Ken-

After trying most of those basses this summer, I would say I probably would have done the same for the solo recital. Of all of your basses, that bass keeps popping back into my head. I...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-15-2012, 05:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 28,857
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
I sent an email to the contact at Oberlin, and...

I sent an email to the contact at Oberlin, and she forwarded it to James Ham. That was on Monday, and I haven't heard anything back yet...

Just FYI,

Brian
Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-13-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 28,857
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
Going to try to make plans to attend! Hope to...

Going to try to make plans to attend! Hope to see you there Arnold!

Brian
Forum: Luthier's Corner 01-17-2012, 06:09 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 207,325
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
Hey Matthew, I have had good luck with...

Hey Matthew,

I have had good luck with these for that exact purpose. Good value for the school basses.
...
Forum: Modern Eastern Europe 10-28-2011, 06:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,645
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
Definitely interested! Love to watch you work!

Definitely interested! Love to watch you work!
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 10-26-2011, 06:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,125
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
Hello there from the upstate. BG

Hello there from the upstate.
BG
Forum: French Bass School 09-21-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,333
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
Hey Tom, Sent you an email. Brian

Hey Tom,

Sent you an email.

Brian
Forum: English Basses & the British Isles 09-07-2011, 06:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 47,491
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
This bass sounds like a whole section by itself. ...

This bass sounds like a whole section by itself. I still can't get over how deep it sounds!

Nice pics!
Brian
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 08-29-2011, 06:25 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 119,640
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
Ken, I think the Perm B would be a good...

Ken,

I think the Perm B would be a good solution. I really like the low C, so I don't see why it would be much different.

You could also go with a spirocore, but it will sound better if...
Forum: Italian Bass School 05-14-2011, 09:18 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 204,752
Posted By Brian Gencarelli
Ken, You must hold on to that bass at...

Ken,

You must hold on to that bass at least until August! I am going to be in the North East early to mid July and need to play that one. :D

We are starting to plan the itinerary now, so I...
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