Jazz..
Yesterday, (yes Thanksgiving) I had a Jazz Duo Gig (Piano and Bass) that went from 4 1/2 hrs to 6 hrs with overtime. I used the Martini since it was the only Bass I had with a Bridge fitted for my Pickup as both my Gilkes and Bisiach labeled Bass are out on trial. I didn't want to bring the English Hart Bass (just out of restoration) for safety reasons and use a Mic in the Bridge or the Cornerless Bass awaiting restoration since the temperatures have dropped and the cracks are opening up so I brought the Martini.
It has Flexocor 92 Starks that have been on the Bass for almost 3 years. The E/C is an old Eudoxa Steel I got sightly used and feels about the same as the Flex. It was the first time ever I had used this Bass for a Jazz Gig and a 6 hour Job as well. My fingers were fine for the most part but my feet were hurting. Usually when I play there ("The Prime Rib' at The Warwick Hotel in Philly) I take the stool from the coat room. Last night the hat check girl was using the stool and the place was so packed that the manager said he didn't have another stool to spare. I had left my padded Orchestra stool at home so I had to stand all night. We do 45 minutes on and 15 minutes off or so but did some hour long sets as well. I am just a sub there so it was only my third time working there.
Anyway, after owning the Martini for 3 1/2 years I finally discovered that it's a great jazz Bass as well as an Orchestra Bass even with the Orchestra strings on it. Who would have thought?
Oh, the sound was that smooth and deep sounding Olive Oil tone with some growl on the side as expected..
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