Pollmann violone

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by David Powell

That's probably a little out of range. The Storioni bass guitar, I mean. It's really cool, though. I'd have to "sell the back 40" to pick that one up. What's up with the English mystery bass?

The Storioni Bass Guitar offer was in jest by the way. Actually, it's been out on trial with a major Symphony. It needs a major restoration so the chances of selling it now is a long shot but possible. It sounds fantastic but will sound much better after it's restored.

On the Mystery Bass, I hope to have it in a few months. Anytime this year would be nice but it will take what it takes and not a day less. I am not worried about the time. Before long, I will have the Hart Bass to play for most or all of next season and my Bisiach with its new Ext by Jeff will be ready in a few days as well. That Bass does just about everything so no rush on any of the work on my Basses. The Loveri goes into restoration with Jeff when I pick it up.

On the Pollmann, I have a beautiful sounding, looking and playing model at 18k. Arnold has a similar one with a C ext on Consignment for about 21k last I heard. The newer Italian models they make cost a bit more now.

Only you know what is best for you music and investment wise. A Violone is a specialty instrument. If you like it, get it.

[David Powell]

"Back 40" is a term used colloquially in America to describe a parcel of land, specifically one sixteenth of a section, constituting the smallest unit of agricultural land commonly surveyed ("back 40," "front 40"); "back 40" also refers to an undeveloped plot of land (as on a farm, ranch, etc.) of unspecified size. Further reading: Public Land Survey System#Popular culture

I'm going to be busy with construction for the next several days / weeks. But I may put a deposit down before the fellow changes his mind and I'll get some photos. It is a specialty instrument;- but that is why it is interesting to me.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by David Powell

"Back 40" is a term used colloquially in America to describe a parcel of land, specifically one sixteenth of a section, constituting the smallest unit of agricultural land commonly surveyed ("back 40," "front 40"); "back 40" also refers to an undeveloped plot of land (as on a farm, ranch, etc.) of unspecified size. Further reading: Public Land Survey System#Popular culture

I'm going to be busy with construction for the next several days / weeks. But I may put a deposit down before the fellow changes his mind and I'll get some photos. It is a specialty instrument;- but that is why it is interesting to me.

Ok, so in your neck of the woods, what can you get for 'your back 40' over there these days?

[David Powell]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Ok, so in your neck of the woods, what can you get for 'your back 40' over there these days?

10 Pollmanns? (your price) Or maybe a shipping container with a Kremona orchestra in it.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by David Powell

10 Pollmanns? (your price) Or maybe a shipping container with a Kremona orchestra in it.

Sounds good. Let me know when you have the Cash on Hand..lol

[David Powell]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Sounds good. Let me know when you have the Cash on Hand..lol

I'll throw a party for sure! Bass players and makers invited only. Maybe wives and girlfriends, too?

[Nick Hart]

If I may weigh in here, the reason people say 12k is expensive for a Violone is because the gigs for them are sparse. A Violone does not fit in well if the rest of the ensemble is playing modern instruments, and it is not a necessarily large and robust sound, much closer to a Viola da Gamba. I'm sure there are people who make livings playing Violone in America but most of the people I've heard of that are Violone players are living in Europe. But 12k for a Pollman is a great price and it sounds like something to have if you have the money.