Changing basses..'Finalized' (Not!)

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

People tell me in a couple of sections I play in that THIS bass is louder then my much bigger Pollmann. Now set-up with a beautiful C-Extension so I can play all the written notes like with my other basses I use. Maybe I should switch favorites again?

After a few jobs using the Marconcini and also having the Marcucci back in my rack (with different strings now, OFC's instead of Bel's), I have decided to pack up the Marconcini and leave it ready for sale and to also switch back to the Marcucci as my main Bass and hold on to it rather than have it up for sale.

The Marcucci just fits me in all the ways the Marconcini does not. It's a personal thing despite how great the Marconcini. I do feel fortunate that I was able to have both basses job-ready this past year to compare them now that the Marconcini has a C-Extension and can go out on jobs where it is needed. But, it's packed up now and waiting for a new home!

[Ken Smith]

With the Marconcini up for sale at AES in NY and the Marcucci Sold some time ago, I have a new line up depending on the gig.

At home for practice I have the Viennese style Bina? Bass. For shows and jazz gigs, I still like using the Kruetzer. But for amplified big band/Orchestra, I most recently used my Prague style Bina, the other one and it worked great. For Orchestra I used either the Pollmann 4/4 Busetto for a punchy sound or the newly acquired Lowendall for a thicker spread type sound.

Also to be considered, my two main Orchestra basses have different string lengths. The Pollmann is 40 3/4" and the Lowendall is 41 3/4". An inch difference. So, I have to warm up on each bass beforehand to get the notes in tune.

In order below, Viennese, Kreutzer, Bina, Pollmann and Lowendall;

[Sam Sherry]

Just read through this thread. All that I can say is:

. It's tremendous that you were able to cut the Favorites herd down from two to five. For better or worse, that seems to be the same phenomenon which is occurring to my waistline!

. You're a very lucky person and it is a joy to see you show that!

PLAY ON, BEST, SAM

[Ken Smith]

I don't consider anything lucky when it comes to my waist line.