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Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 05-20-2009, 03:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,999
Posted By Brandon Tuomikoski
Cool. Thanks Ken, I will ask for sure. And I will...

Cool. Thanks Ken, I will ask for sure. And I will post some pictures.

One thing I found odd about this bow is that there are no Leather wrap, or silver coil wire wrapping around the stick like on...
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 05-20-2009, 12:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,999
Posted By Brandon Tuomikoski
Well.... I called and asked the history of it.......

Well.... I called and asked the history of it.... they say 1890 is what they think.

It is pernambucco unlike most Bausch bows I have seen. It has ebony fittings. and an odd screw end, its not...
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 05-19-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,999
Posted By Brandon Tuomikoski
Bausch Bows

I just bought a good deal, a Bausch Bow in nice condition.

It is a German bow from the turn of the century.

Can someone tell me about this bow?

I just bought my new $5000 bass now I have an...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-19-2009, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,424
Posted By Brandon Tuomikoski
XD Yes I love all stringed instruments-...

XD

Yes I love all stringed instruments- violin, viola, cello, BASS!, harp, piano, harpsichord.

Whatever it is- I really enjoy them all, and wish to learn all of them.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-18-2009, 11:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,424
Posted By Brandon Tuomikoski
Yea. when I did play I had a Glasser (spelling?)...

Yea. when I did play I had a Glasser (spelling?) It was a POS.

Im used to listening to our first chairs violin which is a $16,000 violin


!!!!!

He is 16 and has been playing since 3. Taught...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-18-2009, 10:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,424
Posted By Brandon Tuomikoski
Question about a violin brand. can I ask it?

I know its not a bass, but I kind of want to get back into the violin once again.

So I see this violin for $50. Its a "spencer" Now what the heck is a Spencer?

Anyone heard of them? I sure have...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-05-2009, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,729
Posted By Brandon Tuomikoski
Yea after looking closer it is the same, just the...

Yea after looking closer it is the same, just the lighting makes the wood look cleaner than it is.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-05-2009, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,729
Posted By Brandon Tuomikoski
I hardly heard him when he said what it was. He...

I hardly heard him when he said what it was. He said he has taken it to almost every top luthier in the world, and they said it was ____ (fill in the blank)

I do not think that 3rd bass pictured...
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 04-05-2009, 12:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,002
Posted By Brandon Tuomikoski
tell me something about this bow

I have used my friends bow a few times. It is a very nice high quality french bow.

It says Ary France- or something similar.


Any comments compared to other brands? Where can I buy one? Cant...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-04-2009, 11:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,729
Posted By Brandon Tuomikoski
Well I sure am. It was one of the best days of my...

Well I sure am. It was one of the best days of my life. I hope to see him again.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-04-2009, 09:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,729
Posted By Brandon Tuomikoski
Question about Mr. Meyer

I just saw the great Edgar Meyer in a master class/ concert today.

What an exceptional bassist! Very good.

He was listening to kids solo, and would come up, and without having ever played the...
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 03-24-2009, 09:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,552
Posted By Brandon Tuomikoski
So what is really different between french& german

I know some people like a french bow or a german bow the best.

But what are the advantages and disadvantages of each? I use french, and want to try german, but the way I hold my bass, seems hard...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 03-20-2009, 07:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,225
Posted By Brandon Tuomikoski
thanks! I was always curious. I thought they...

thanks! I was always curious. I thought they needed to be on plys to keep it together or something.

Guess not. Thanks
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 03-20-2009, 06:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,225
Posted By Brandon Tuomikoski
so what purpose do they serve?

so what purpose do they serve?
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 03-20-2009, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,225
Posted By Brandon Tuomikoski
bass know-nothing-at-all question

So I have seen them on nearly ever lamy bass. And some carved.

What is the extra "lip" on the edge that laminated and very few carved basses have?
The edge of the front and back stick out on all...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 03-20-2009, 03:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,795
Posted By Brandon Tuomikoski
I am very sorry. I never meant to be rude in any...

I am very sorry. I never meant to be rude in any way. Sorry Arnold. I hope you will accept my apology.
Forum: Italian Bass School 03-19-2009, 11:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,928
Posted By Brandon Tuomikoski
Ok I see. But a strad did sell on ebay for...

Ok I see.

But a strad did sell on ebay for $3 mill a long time ago.

thanks for the info.

I need to read up on Bottesini and Dragonetti.

Any good books out there?
Forum: Italian Bass School 03-19-2009, 10:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,928
Posted By Brandon Tuomikoski
--- "neck possibly replaced in the 1700s"---- ...

--- "neck possibly replaced in the 1700s"----

So how old is the bass?

Is it even the same company?

I bet if the bass sounds superb, the violin must be great too.
Forum: Italian Bass School 03-19-2009, 09:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,928
Posted By Brandon Tuomikoski
De Salo violin

http://cgi.ebay.com/Full-Sized-Violin-labeled-Gasparo-da-Salo-In-Brefcia_W0QQitemZ200255234327QQihZ010QQcategoryZ38108QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Is this anything to do with the De salo...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 03-19-2009, 03:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,795
Posted By Brandon Tuomikoski
to the op

I am sorry about the post on TB. I was part of the fight.

But I am here now and away from the madness at TB.

Here you should get the best answers possible.

Now whoever thought it was a...
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