philparker

Still for sale!

For Sale: A set of Velvet Garbos. I bought these secondhand from a Basschat member back in 2016, the original post is below to verify their history: This was during my experimental phase with DB strings, but as I was mostly playing orchestral, they didn't stay on my bass for very long before the next experiment. I've since settled on Pirastro Olives for G & D, and Evah Pirazzis for A & E, for Pizz playing. These are still in fair condition, as can be seen from the photos and the price includes UK postage.

The best I can get on my kitchen scales is between 125g and 130g - I hope that helps.

My second listing of French DB bows is an Alfred Knoll Pernambuco French DB Bow. This bow is towards the higher end of a student or conservatoire bow and would cost about £ 1000. new. Like my other bows, this has been re-haired by Andrew McGill and there is plenty of life left in the hair as it became my backup bow (to a Andrew McGill made bow). Price includes economy UK Postage. Any questions please ask.

I bought this French Bow back in 2013 as an 'introductory' level to a Pernambuco Bow. It compares very well to a mid-priced (similar price) carbon fibre bow It has a slightly shorter hair length than the average French Bow, but subsequently it is very easy to handle and control. I had it re-haired by Andrew McGill a few years ago, but it hasn't been played very much since the re-hair as I had already upgraded by then, so the re-hair will last a few years yet. It cost me £249 when I bought it, so it is now realistically priced to include economy postage to the UK. The last photo shows the size comparison with a standard Alfred Knoll, French DB Bow, which I will also be listing. Any questions please ask.

Hi Alain, Yes, it is, although I don't currently have a box or packaging big enough to send by post, although I am searching. Kind regards Phil

For sale is my fretless (with fret lines), Aria Sinsonido Travel Bass. Currently fitted with black nylon coated strings, it has a lovely tone and is very light. It is in very good cosmetic condition with only a few marks on the back of the bass and one slightly small flat spot on the back of the neck, not really noticeable. I've never needed to gig with it, I used to take it away with me on trips for practise rather than performance. It comes with a gig bag, that is generally in good condition, but does have some stitching starting to come apart near the handle. The original headphones are not really useable because the ear piece foams have started to rot, but you can use any headphones or a small practise amp, as I used to do. I live about 7 miles west of Andover on the Hants/Wilts border, I don't currently have any sizeable boxes to post. Any questions, please ask.