'Calling' the venerable ARNOLD SCHNITZER...?

[Adrian Levi]

Originally Posted by Arnold Schnitzer

YO, ADRIAN!!!!!!! (sorry, could not resist)

The bass Eddie mentioned began its current life as two broken Kays and a Czech neck, if I recall correctly. It was fitted with hatpeg tuners and re-varnished a dark eggplant-like color. I used it personally for a few years, then Eddie discovered it at my old shop about 16-17 years ago. He loved the dark tone and fast response. I have congenitally weak wrists, so I had set it up silky low with little tension. It fit Eddie's sound and playing style well, so we made a deal.

I'd just like to point out that although Mr. Gomez is known as a jazz great, his arco playing of the solo literature is absolutely stunning.

Now that's all interesting stuff! I must say that its rather intriguing that given the options that Mr Gomez must have had, he basically chose a ply bass , although I must say that I have heard some pretty impressive ones before ! Also I wasn't really aware of his arco capabilities ... Thanks for all the info.