Bass Machines

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Jeff Campbell

Being spoiled with the big sound of my Mittenwald bass, this little Italian bass has a more focused sound. It is very complex and colorful. I've played it primarily in a jazz setting and it's a true joy. Lots of growl, sustain, and rhythm section punch. It is said to be a C.G. Testore instrument. If you look at the shape of the FF's and their placement, you can see a similar format (though not exact) to the Bottesini bass.

Well, I don't see it as that but The Bottesini is not a Carlo Guiseppe, it is the son Carlo Antonio. I see the style of the bass but not the Testore. I don't know how many I have seen real or imagined or which are true so far and that makes it confusing.