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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 08-04-2010, 06:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,328
Posted By Brian Casey
Spreading Westward

I saw Paul Unger (Ft Worth Symph.) play one in Portland OR at a bass event. He's tuning in 5ths and it's his travel bass now. He hadn't had it long, but seemed to be sold on it. Nobody in the room...
Forum: Member Bass Clips [DB] 07-27-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,584
Posted By Brian Casey
Eric Skye Trios

Hey bass cats,

Just thinking it's about time for some ego crushing / stroking. I'd appreciate any constructive comments on the music contained in these links:

Eric Skye Acoustic Groove Trio -...
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 03-02-2010, 05:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,541
Posted By Brian Casey
pickups

since I've followed up on strings, I thought I'd share where I've settled on the pickup. I had been using a realist for over a year - again, the gear that Glen uses (if it's good enough for him...)...
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 03-02-2010, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,541
Posted By Brian Casey
Oliv/Spiro

Hey Calvin - I've heard of people using the Oliv/Eudoxa combo, but I think I might miss the growl of the spiros down low.

I've been playing with the Olivs+Spiros since I got that bass, and I've...
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 08-18-2009, 08:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,274
Posted By Brian Casey
For comparison

Hi David. I've got a bass very much like yours down here in Portland, although it hasn't seen quite the same treatment and is in fully repaired (although unlikely Ken Smith-Style) condition. It too,...
Forum: Chinese/Asian 04-23-2009, 03:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 25,250
Posted By Brian Casey
trade in

Hi Ken - yes, there was a possibility of trading the Christopher in, but the people that offered me anything for it dind't have what I was looking for - either they had basses that were out of my...
Forum: Chinese/Asian 04-21-2009, 04:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 25,250
Posted By Brian Casey
timing is everything

So, yes, I kept the Christopher these past 18 or so months. I used it primarily for orchestra work, as the Pfretzschner didn't project like the Christopher did - but it had a remarkable sound,...
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 04-16-2009, 12:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,640
Posted By Brian Casey
thanks for the replies

Thanks Ken and Joel.

Ken - I knew you'd appreciate the historical text I found. I was impressed to find it too, and was happy to be reminded of the WPA Federal Writers' Project. I can't help but...
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 04-15-2009, 06:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,640
Posted By Brian Casey
Flatback - of course. I found an interview...

Flatback - of course.

I found an interview with Frank Evans Coulter from 1939 done in his Portland shop - which certainly seems to validate that he was working as late as 1939, at least:

...
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 04-15-2009, 05:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,640
Posted By Brian Casey
more pics

some people have checked out this post, but no comments yet.

I'm hoping these pics will help let everyone know what I've gotten myself into.

bc
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 04-15-2009, 03:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,640
Posted By Brian Casey
My New German

Since purchasing the Pfretzschner you'll see in an earlier thread in this section, I've been looking for a medium-level upgrade to what I've been using primarly for orchestral work. (The Pfretzschner...
Forum: Classical/Arco 02-06-2008, 06:16 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 99,860
Posted By Brian Casey
I just put a set on my 7/8 Christopher 401 Monday...

I just put a set on my 7/8 Christopher 401 Monday night and the transformation was amazing. Orchestra rehearsal Tuesday and I left happier with my personal performance than I have in a long time,...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 07-02-2007, 08:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,526
Posted By Brian Casey
Tuning Fork for me, please

I'll bite - let's keep it under $30 each if possible, because this is a curiosity for me rather than a necessity.

Brian
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 07-02-2007, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,541
Posted By Brian Casey
back

Sorry, Ken and all.

I just copied the info from a sales listing I had - didn't even think about cm vs. inches.

Here's a picture of the back with the teardrop purfling loop that is in keeping...
Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses 06-29-2007, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,541
Posted By Brian Casey
My New Pfretzschner

I just couldn't help myself posting my new acquisition here. Pretty much just sharing, but if anyone has any information or comments other than what I list, I'd be thrilled:

Circa 1930 G.A....
Forum: German School of Basses 05-02-2007, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,227
Posted By Brian Casey
So I'm still looking at this Stowasser, and...

So I'm still looking at this Stowasser, and finally got some pictures - I've been trying to attach them, but I get an error 500 - Internal Server Error. (Is that mine or yours, Ken/Mike?)

My...
Forum: German School of Basses 04-20-2007, 12:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,880
Posted By Brian Casey
Thanks, Arnold. I've been leaning toward...

Thanks, Arnold.

I've been leaning toward your advice about spending a little extra to get what comes closest to the sound and feel I'm after, and your input has helped validate that.

To...
Forum: German School of Basses 04-19-2007, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,880
Posted By Brian Casey
No Problem

Thanks for your reply, Arnold.

There's really no problem with this bass. The seller and I both generally liked the sound, I am having a hard time adjusting to the feel (easily re-shaped neck, as...
Forum: German School of Basses 04-19-2007, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,880
Posted By Brian Casey
Roebuck Bass?

So, I've been looking at older basses - with more complex sonorities than my Christopher 401F - around my area for a few months now.

I'm very curious about what any of you might be able to tell...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-18-2007, 06:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,479
Posted By Brian Casey
Well, I was waiting for others with more...

Well, I was waiting for others with more experience to chime in, but from my perspective, I'd vote to add the extension. From my understanding of Pollman basses, this would be a very worthy candidate...
Forum: Amps, etc. [BG] 04-04-2007, 07:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,193
Posted By Brian Casey
I played for over 20 years without effects of any...

I played for over 20 years without effects of any kind, and was quite proud of that, for whatever reason. I just picked up a Rane compressor two years ago, but with the intent of protecting my...
Forum: Amps, etc. [DB] 04-04-2007, 05:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 88,860
Posted By Brian Casey
Currently, AI Contra (Series I) with Full Circle...

Currently, AI Contra (Series I) with Full Circle - I'm pretty happy with the transparency of the amp. It pretty much sounds pretty much just like my bass without an amp, only with more volume. There...
Forum: German School of Basses 04-04-2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,227
Posted By Brian Casey
Thanks, Ken - as always. To get photos I'll...

Thanks, Ken - as always.

To get photos I'll have to make another trip, but I'd better do it quick as the seller leaves in a couple days for a 2 week tour (during which he's at Carnegie Hall,...
Forum: German School of Basses 04-04-2007, 12:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,227
Posted By Brian Casey
Stowasser

Does anybody have any information on a Hungarian maker by the name of Stowasser? I'm looking at a bass to buy with this name stamped below the button. The only thing I can find in my searches is a...
Forum: Chinese/Asian 03-29-2007, 05:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 25,250
Posted By Brian Casey
Thanks, Ken. That's exactly the kind of...

Thanks, Ken. That's exactly the kind of perspective I was hoping to get.

I had been told by pro who has a couple basses I'm looking at to sell the Chrissy as soon as I could - once I got a better...
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