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Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 10-26-2009, 08:52 AM
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Views: 6,432
Posted By NelloSanti
Thanks Ken, you comments confirm what my general...

Thanks Ken, you comments confirm what my general thought were. I am only planning to keep it as a spare. After all the owner only asks £20 (30/35 USD?) for it, which I guess can't be too bad for a...
Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc) 10-26-2009, 06:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,432
Posted By NelloSanti
Can anybody tell me anything about this bow

Hi all, I have the opprotunity to buy this bow. The owner is saying that he bought in the 1960s and it was second hand then, he thinks that it might be Chzeck made. Any ideas greatly appreciated.
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Forum: Classical/Arco 05-05-2009, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,379
Posted By NelloSanti
Strings now on

The new strings have now been on for a couple of weeks. !!Great Set!! (thank you Pirastro). The sound has improved enormously, much deeper and growling especially in the bottom two strings. The...
Forum: Classical/Arco 04-23-2009, 02:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,379
Posted By NelloSanti
Thanks for the reply Joel. I certainly...

Thanks for the reply Joel.

I certainly wouldn't dare try something like that on my on. I am taking them tonight (my daughter and the bass) to our luthier so he can show us how it should be done....
Forum: Classical/Arco 04-22-2009, 02:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,379
Posted By NelloSanti
Best strings for a 13 year old

I need your advice gentlemen

After having ordered a set of Flexocor '92 for my daughter, I spotted Calvin's posting about getting a free set from pirastro, I decided to try it myself (can't hurt...
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 03-27-2009, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,320
Posted By NelloSanti
No worries about the strings I've gone and...

No worries about the strings I've gone and ordered a set of Flexocor '92 which should come in a day or two.
My question is how long does it take to 'brake in' a new set of strings? The problem is...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 03-27-2009, 06:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,297
Posted By NelloSanti
Thans Ken, I'll have a look on the internet about...

Thans Ken, I'll have a look on the internet about Planyavsky and see what it comes up with.

Nello

PS have you had a chance yet to look at the extra pictures of my bass I posted?
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 03-26-2009, 11:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,297
Posted By NelloSanti
Paul Brun : A New History Of The Double Bass

Has anyone read this book? Is it worth the money (£40)?:confused:

Nello
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 03-25-2009, 04:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,320
Posted By NelloSanti
More pics

Hi Ken

Sorry it took so long by here are some more pictures as requested.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Nello

PS sorry about the quality but had to use a flash
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 03-20-2009, 07:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,320
Posted By NelloSanti
Thanks for the response Ken, I really appreciate...

Thanks for the response Ken, I really appreciate it. Wow!! Didn't realise I got such a 'GOOD' bargain!! As you read in my previous post I am only just starting to get into Double Basses, and the more...
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 03-20-2009, 05:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,320
Posted By NelloSanti
Introduction

Hi everyone

Just registered and thought I'd introduce myself. First off all let me tell you that I am not a bass player (my daughter is). She had been playing a 1/2 size laminate borrowed from...
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