Pollmann Busseto.. (SOLD)

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Geoff Chalmers

Hi Ken,
I'm interested in why you decided to change the string length. I'm using 41.5 and was considering going for 40.5 on my next purchase. Why did you decide to change to 41.5 and were you happy with the results?
Many thanks Geoff

The Neck was broken when it came in and also by lengthening the new neck (graft) you also bring up the higher notes closer to the player. Also, the neck stand on new Pollmann basses and most all other new German basses is much lower like 25-30mm out from the top instead of 35-40mm. This way, the shoulders are never in the way and during the new graft job, you can pitch the neck as desired with the neck stand to get a higher bridge as well. This will help clear the bouts easier with the bow as well as produce more power in the sound. My Busetto was just about the best modern Pollmann I had heard. I am sorry that I sold it actually. maybe one day it will come back in trade.

[Geoff Chalmers]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

The Neck was broken when it came in and also by lengthening the new neck (graft) you also bring up the higher notes closer to the player. Also, the neck stand on new Pollmann basses and most all other new German basses is much lower like 25-30mm out from the top instead of 35-40mm. This way, the shoulders are never in the way and during the new graft job, you can pitch the neck as desired with the neck stand to get a higher bridge as well. This will help clear the bouts easier with the bow as well as produce more power in the sound. My Busetto was just about the best modern Pollmann I had heard. I am sorry that I sold it actually. maybe one day it will come back in trade.

Thanks for your reply.
I agree the Pollmann looks fantastic. Very special bass.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Geoff Chalmers

Thanks for your reply.
I agree the Pollmann looks fantastic. Very special bass.

The other 2 reasons for making it longer are tone and marketability. Under 41" is considered a short or solo bass. Making it an inch longer also adds depth to the overall sound. That bass was deep and loud. I put some Guts on there and took it to an Orchestra rehearsal. It scared one of the Cello players in front of me.. "What IS that thing" he remarked when he suddenly turned around a few seconds after we started to play.

A very welcomed reaction!