"Cornerless Italian & Spanish Basses"

[Richard Prowse]

Well Ken, my Ab notes on E & A are a problem. Should I put my little screw on device back on? Say, on the A string?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Richard Prowse

Well Ken, my Ab notes on E & A are a problem. Should I put my little screw on device back on? Say, on the A string?

Try it and also try on the D. The Ab wolf is what I have now slightly. Much less in the way than the A natural.

[Brian Gencarelli]

Ken,

You must hold on to that bass at least until August! I am going to be in the North East early to mid July and need to play that one.

We are starting to plan the itinerary now, so I will be in touch to see when we could drop by the shop and take a test drive.

Best,
Brian

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Brian Gencarelli

Ken,

You must hold on to that bass at least until August! I am going to be in the North East early to mid July and need to play that one.

We are starting to plan the itinerary now, so I will be in touch to see when we could drop by the shop and take a test drive.

Best,
Brian

I must? Well, I guess that's an offer I can't refuse.

[Richard Prowse]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

I must? Well, I guess that's an offer I can't refuse.

I agree with Brian's sentiment. If the bass is that good, why would you want to get rid of it - life is too short.

Hey, I've just put that little screw gadget on my A string and the Ab seems clear now on that string!

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Richard Prowse

I agree with Brian's sentiment. If the bass is that good, why would you want to get rid of it - life is too short.

Hey, I've just put that little screw gadget on my A string and the Ab seems clear now on that string!

Who says I want to get rid of it? Today I used my Mittenwald bass and will use it tomorrow as well. The Storioni is not a bass I can take to just any gig. It needs a guard for many of the places I might play or rehearse. Not from being stolen or the audience but from other Musicians knocking it over or in to it.

Also, I have other basses I like playing as well. One other bass in particular that I have in restoration is a sweet sounding old Italian that I am waiting to play and see which I like better.

Besides playing and collecting, these are basses I sell. I would prefer if sold, the Storioni would go to a player that I look up to and admire. I play it in the shop just about every day. Until Orchestra season starts up in the Fall, I have no where to take it. The concerts I have in the Spring and Summer are just not optimum situations for a bass like this unless it's the only bass I have.

[Richard Prowse]

Ken,
if you're happy, I'm happy.