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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-07-2014, 11:59 AM
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Posted By Steve Alcott
When I got my Olde Tyrolean in 74 or 75 I brought...

When I got my Olde Tyrolean in 74 or 75 I brought it to Traeger at 115 Christopher for a complete setup. It was the talk of the town (Rochester), as most bassists there were still going to the local...
Forum: German School of Basses 04-24-2013, 11:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,663
Posted By Steve Alcott
Good. I'm glad it sounds good and is getting...

Good. I'm glad it sounds good and is getting played.
Forum: German School of Basses 04-24-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,663
Posted By Steve Alcott
My impression of it was that it had a nice but...

My impression of it was that it had a nice but not huge sound, good for early and chamber music.

I do know, BTW, that all basses had gut strings before the advent of steel and other non-organic...
Forum: German School of Basses 04-24-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,663
Posted By Steve Alcott
How's it taking to the steel strings? I ask out...

How's it taking to the steel strings? I ask out of curiosity because I know this bass well as a gut strung early music instrument.
Forum: Hybrid DB Strings 02-06-2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,649
Posted By Steve Alcott
Madness is more easily managed when you can do it...

Madness is more easily managed when you can do it on the cheap. I'm currently onto G/D Oliv on top of A/E Evahs. Orch tonight and I'm the bass section-we'll see what happens.
Forum: Hybrid DB Strings 02-05-2013, 12:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,649
Posted By Steve Alcott
Well, as fate would have it, I have been given a...

Well, as fate would have it, I have been given a stash of used Olivs, and have so far found 3 GDA sets with no loose windings. EP long E is a nice match. Life is good. Anybody need some Flex...
Forum: Hybrid DB Strings 01-10-2013, 01:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,649
Posted By Steve Alcott
I'm liking the Flex Originals a lot-the sound is...

I'm liking the Flex Originals a lot-the sound is getting darker as they settle in and the Perm E is a good match. The pizz is coming along as well-there's increasing sustain but no growl, which suits...
Forum: Hybrid DB Strings 01-03-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,649
Posted By Steve Alcott
Got the Flexocors on and settling in-after 40+...

Got the Flexocors on and settling in-after 40+ years, my first ever set of real arco-oriented strings. This will be interesting.
Forum: Hybrid DB Strings 01-01-2013, 01:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,649
Posted By Steve Alcott
After some reflection, I've bailed on the Olivs...

After some reflection, I've bailed on the Olivs and ordered a set of Flexocor Originals. I don't have anything but orchestra playing til April, so I decided to try some real arco guy strings. The...
Forum: Hybrid DB Strings 12-23-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,649
Posted By Steve Alcott
They're a Christmas present from me to me. I've...

They're a Christmas present from me to me. I've been very good this year. Inevitability strikes again.
Forum: Hybrid DB Strings 12-23-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,649
Posted By Steve Alcott
I don't remember the A being that huge, but it...

I don't remember the A being that huge, but it has been a while. The bass FWIW, is a Pollmann Bussetto, 30 years old, big, somewhat gruff sound. I'm trying to get a darker sound but still maintain...
Forum: Hybrid DB Strings 12-23-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,649
Posted By Steve Alcott
Oliv question

I have Oliv GDA on the way and need suggestions for a compatible long E. I do about 70/30 arco/pizz.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 12-16-2012, 10:53 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 207,301
Posted By Steve Alcott
Thanks for the update-I've been wondering how it...

Thanks for the update-I've been wondering how it was going.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 11-08-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 207,301
Posted By Steve Alcott
Any progress, Matthew?

Any progress, Matthew?
Forum: The Bull Pit 10-12-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 9,079
Posted By Steve Alcott
Looking for teacher

I got a call from a kid looking for a bass guitar teacher in Manhattan. He's been playing a few years, and likes Flea and Victor Wooten, who are stylistically not in my area of expertise. Please...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 09-02-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 207,301
Posted By Steve Alcott
Looks great, your lighting is fine, and thanks...

Looks great, your lighting is fine, and thanks for keeping us up to date on the progress.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 08-28-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 207,301
Posted By Steve Alcott
So how's the bass coming along, Matthew?

So how's the bass coming along, Matthew?
Forum: Luthier's Corner 04-29-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 207,301
Posted By Steve Alcott
Any progress?

Any progress?
Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-26-2012, 12:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 28,855
Posted By Steve Alcott
Sounds really cool, especially for someone like...

Sounds really cool, especially for someone like me, who knows just enough to keep from getting in over his head.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-22-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 207,301
Posted By Steve Alcott
Beautiful work-I'm always impressed when the...

Beautiful work-I'm always impressed when the hidden work is done with as much care as the visible.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-15-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 207,301
Posted By Steve Alcott
Gack-that looked like crude oil on the plastic...

Gack-that looked like crude oil on the plastic scraper-the wood is really beautiful. It's gonna be spectacular with a new finish.
Forum: Luthier's Corner 02-13-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 207,301
Posted By Steve Alcott
Speaking for myself, I enjoy every picture. I...

Speaking for myself, I enjoy every picture. I can't imagine being a bassist and not finding this account of a total restoration fascinating-I look forward to every installment, and feel like I'm...
Forum: Luthier's Corner 01-12-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 207,301
Posted By Steve Alcott
Any updates, Matthew?

Any updates, Matthew?
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 09-11-2011, 02:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,883
Posted By Steve Alcott
Since the Czech-Ease differs from a standard...

Since the Czech-Ease differs from a standard double bass only from the C bouts down, I'm gonna say yes.
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 09-07-2011, 11:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,468
Posted By Steve Alcott
Latest info-" *Lothar Seifert* " is made by...

Latest info-" *Lothar Seifert* " is made by Lothar; "W.Seifert" is the shop bow.
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