Scallopini...

[Ken Smith]

Here is a picture of the Center Brace during the restoration. You can also see some scored lines in the Rib and Lining. This is how the Bass was made, scored and then bent with the Linings in place. Also, here is a side shot of the Bass showing how nicely the Top pressing came out along with the Varnish touch up and polishing. The Bass sounds beautiful by the way and is a joy to play on.

[Ken Smith]

Ok, I took the bass out several nights this week, Wednesday through Saturday. Wednesday was a full Orchestra rehearsal, 4 basses in the section that night. The Bass did just fine. The other nights, Thursday-Saturday were Chamber Orchestra with Concert tonight, Saturday. The Bass did just fine and I have done almost nothing to the set-up since the restoration except put new strings on the bass, Belcantos. I might adjust the set-up in the future but for now, I am just getting used to the bass.

Powerful sounding bass for the venue I played and the tone, superior to most basses I have. Since this needs some break-in time, I will play it as much as possible. If I HAVE to bring a C-extension bass, I will but otherwise, I will bring this bass out and give it so play time.