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Originally Posted by Ken McKay
Nice bass.
What do you think of the way the heel was cut down and the large thumbscrew?
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I have been playing the bass every day now and I can tell you that I never feel the heel or screw while playing unless I rest my hand back there to feel it.
The first thought you get is that the bass needs a new neck graft and everything put back to normal to be a pedigree Italian in an original state but after playing it, it feels as normal as any other bass I have.
I might in the near future put a C-extension on this which in turn will need a new thicker fingerboard as this one is quite thin now. Still, thin board and all, the bass plays like butter. It is sitting in my rack between the Panormo and the Hart.
If any forum members are passing thru my area, you are welcome to come by and see the Malvolti. I plan on using it for any programs that don't require a C-extension. When I get the Storioni back from restoration, I will put this one in the shop for a C-Ext. and a few other tweaks as well.