"Cornerless Italian & Spanish Basses"

[Richard Prowse]

Lovely looking bass!
Why did you put the little 'wolf tone' thing on the A string?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Richard Prowse

Lovely looking bass!
Why did you put the little 'woof tone' thing on the A string?

Well, the bass is so lively that the a string being the highest off the Top is the most powerful note and over-vibrates the bass somewhat. Depending on the string, the wolf is more or less. It is mainly noticeable with the Bow and open A or A harmonic. With lighter strings, it's barely noticeable.

I did an Orchestra concert and Chamber Gig without the eliminator and had no problem at all. Playing alone in the room though I can hear everything. When I stop playing, all of the other basses in the rack are making noise. This monster vibrates everything from the floor to the ceiling and the walls as well as everything in-between.

I had Original Flat Chromes on it first and didn't like them on this bass. Then I put some played-in Belcantos on and the bass improved 100%. Then I tried the Passione's and wow, the bass loves them. I used to use Flex 92s with a Stark 92E. The Bass loved those as well. I have yet to try 92s on the Bass post restoration but the Passione's are doing just fine. I also have a set of Jargar medium's coming in but until the Passione's wear out or wear out their welcome, the Jargar's will sit in wait. I find that this bass prefers lighter than heavier strings. I have to listed to what she tells me!

[Richard Prowse]

Well Ken, my Ab notes on E & A are a problem. Should I put my little screw on device back on? Say, on the A string?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Richard Prowse

Well Ken, my Ab notes on E & A are a problem. Should I put my little screw on device back on? Say, on the A string?

Try it and also try on the D. The Ab wolf is what I have now slightly. Much less in the way than the A natural.

[Brian Gencarelli]

Ken,

You must hold on to that bass at least until August! I am going to be in the North East early to mid July and need to play that one.

We are starting to plan the itinerary now, so I will be in touch to see when we could drop by the shop and take a test drive.

Best,
Brian

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Brian Gencarelli

Ken,

You must hold on to that bass at least until August! I am going to be in the North East early to mid July and need to play that one.

We are starting to plan the itinerary now, so I will be in touch to see when we could drop by the shop and take a test drive.

Best,
Brian

I must? Well, I guess that's an offer I can't refuse.

[Richard Prowse]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

I must? Well, I guess that's an offer I can't refuse.

I agree with Brian's sentiment. If the bass is that good, why would you want to get rid of it - life is too short.

Hey, I've just put that little screw gadget on my A string and the Ab seems clear now on that string!