Sambrook
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BSX Allegro 4 in tobacco burst
Sambrook replied to Sambrook's topic in EUBs & Double Basses For Sale
Thanks Marc, I think so too... -
But you shall not the receive the answer to your question... "fretless, goose neck mic, sound hole..."
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The time has come to sell this wonderful instrument. I love almost everything about it, but the posture required, sitting and standing, is causing me pain, and I've not been able to get around that. As per the title, it's a BSX Allegro 4 string in tobacco burst. If you're interested, you'll likely know all about them (their website is old fashioned but informative). It has an acoustic chamber, with f-holes, and the unplugged volume is just right for quiet practice. The preamp is very good indeed. Bartolini, 3 band, developed specifically for this instrument. Easy to produce a very natural sounding warm tone. The bridge is fixed, but the neck is adjustable! Really simple and quick to alter the action (one screw to hand turn) Condition is good. It has some scuffs to the headstock, the top bout (where the neck meets the body) has a 'milky' sheen to it. Sunlight fading? Not sure, but it's cosmetic only. The picture shows a line that looks like a crack, but absolutely isn't. It's just where two timbers meet).Some very minor marks here and there, but all round good nick. The rubber endstop is worn through, it's the metal endstop that contacts the floor. Strings: the A,D, and G strings are Spirocore Weichs, can't remember what the E is, but it's nearly as good as the Spirocores, which are just wonderful, hugely expressive. I've put dots on the side of the neck, as you can see (but nobody else) There is a BSX bag that comes with it. Good for carrying, but doesn't offer too much protection. Also a cheap French bow. I won't post this, but happy to host potential buyers, also happy to travel halfway to meet, depending on where... Thanks for reading. Happy to fill in any missing info on request... Pics:
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I'm not a compressor expert by any stretch of the imagination, but the above vid convinced me to get one, and I really like it...
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I have a passive bass, one single coil pickup, volume and tone. It has the single coil hum, certainly, but an annoying buzz as well. Thinking it's an earthing problem, I've checked the groundings, but here's the rub - between 8 and 10 (max) it's as quiet as I can get it; turn it below 8, and the buzz increases very noticeably. Could it be a dodgy volume pot? Any input gratefully received, as always...
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
Sambrook replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
I've just ordered a set of Newtone shorties- what's the tension like? I had TI rounds ready for my new to me Epiphone Newport, but they really didn't suit, tension was actually TOO low... -
Recommend me some modern (or not) music with upright bass
Sambrook replied to Dazed's topic in General Discussion
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Anybody heard of these basses, or had any experience of them? http://www.guttlin.be/basmodels.htm I love the look and sound of them... Pricing seems good too... ......tempted......
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And another ringing endorsement... https://youtu.be/IbgGZUsPJYk?si=nHaqSuADjaxq3EH-
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Apologies if this is well trodden ground - I am new enough to double bass to think like the title of this topic. The price range of bows is astonishing, so what are the things that make a 'good' bow? ...I await your instruction...
