Ex-Riccardi Cornerless Bass Copy (formerly attributed to 'Storioni') (SOLD)

[Pino Cazzaniga]

Neat work, powerful design... and he is making some friends there!

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Pino Cazzaniga

Neat work, powerful design... and he is making some friends there!

Yes, all who have played the bass, love the feel and sound. A few have commented on how deep it is as well. Like almost an ocatave below to my ears. Nothing harsh or new sounding at all. For me, it's like putting one old bass down and picking up another. With my love for old smooth sounded deep orchestra type basses and owning quite a few of them now and before, the last thing I wanted would have been a bright sounding new bass. The only thing bright about this one is the smiles and open eyes it puts on those that have played and heard it. We had no idea it was going to come out this good but I had to insist on copying the original as close as possible to capture as much of its tone as possible. Luck was on our side I guess..

[Craig Regan]

Beautiful piece of spruce on the top!

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Craig Regan

Beautiful piece of spruce on the top!

The Top was finished/varnished with a special 'corduroy' effect to bring out the grain!

Also, it was a nice piece of wood as well..

[Eric Swanson]

Is today still the day you get the new bass, Ken? I am excited enough, vicariously, that I remembered...

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Eric Swanson

Is today still the day you get the new bass, Ken? I am excited enough, vicariously, that I remembered...

Arnold is on the way as we speak.. First, we will go out for Lunch. Priorities..lol

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Eric Swanson

Is today still the day you get the new bass, Ken? I am excited enough, vicariously, that I remembered...

The Bass is here.
It's amazing.
Made from well aged wood and to a very old design model.
The results were beyond prediction in the tone department.

It will now become my main bass. Being it's so pretty, I may need to use one of the others as a back-up so this one doesn't get scratched or banged up. Maybe I'll use the Hart as a back-up bass. Good choice you think?

Now I need a place to hide it..

[Geoff Chalmers]

Hi Ken.
Congratulations! I've really enjoyed the thread. you are a lucky guy owning such a quality bass.
Cheers Geoff