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  1. JakeBrownBass
    [quote name='janmaat' timestamp='1319536938' post='1415239'] At the end it's the sound. But yes solid top should cost more. Get one of these little mirrors that dentists use to have a closer look inside. [/quote] Yeah i know at the end of the day it's the sound. Well i've had a great email from a db shop in America advising me about the bass. From the pictures and matching with one he says he has in stock he's come up with this. [size=4]Reghin advanced carved double bass.[/size] All solid wood Romainian made double bass 3/4 Elite series upright with solid carved spruce top, maple sides, solid flat maple back. Ebony fingerboard & tailpiece. Strung with Thimastik spirocores. [size=4][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]It's also been fitted with a french maple bridge at some point in it's life.[/color][/font][/size] [size=4][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]There has been no structural/major repairs to the bass, only has superficial knocks around the edges and some scratches here & there.[/color][/font][/size] [size=4][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]An equivalent bass today he said is around €1800 & he recommended i advertise it at about 3/4 of that price, which is about £1150 so i reckon my current pricing is about right.[/color][/font][/size] [size=4][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]Thanks for the help though dude.[/color][/font][/size] [size=4][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]Got someone coming to look at it tonight [/color][/font][/size]
  2. JakeBrownBass
    [quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1319521141' post='1415067'] Ah so it's not a ply bass after all? Interesting. Thanks for the photos, I take it there's no bevel in the fingerboard for the E? [/quote] It does have a slight bevel, you should be able to tell from this photo, and yeah very interesting, i can just remember seeing plywood bracing and just assumed it was.
  3. JakeBrownBass
    Ok, so after some helpful emails from a luthier here in the uk & some guys from across the pond I've relished this bass at £950. The details. Reghin advanced model all solid double bass. All solid wood Romainian made double bass 3/4 Elite series upright with solid carved spruce top, solid maple sides, solid flat maple back. Ebony fingerboard & tailpiece. Strung with Thimastik spirocores.
  4. JakeBrownBass
    [quote name='TheRev' timestamp='1319494681' post='1414992'] The las two images look like they might be solid wood - the grain on the top lines up with the vertical lines on the ege of the f-hole. [/quote] So am i correct in thinking a solid top bass is worth more than an equivalent laminate?
  5. JakeBrownBass
    Ok, i've had to put this on hold until i can get it to a luthier to get it valued.
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    [quote name='TheRev' timestamp='1319490764' post='1414934'] Have a look at the inside edge of the f-holes. If you see horizontal lines it's probably a laminate, if you can't see any lines, or the lines are vertical, then it's probably a solid top. Probably... The back has a bit of flame, which suggests maple but it could be a veneer over ply or it could be solid maple - hard to tell from the photos. If you really need to know you could take it to a proper luthier for inspection. Either way, it's a lovely bass. I take it this is the one you're selling? I'm very tempted to take it off your hands, but Manchester is a bit too far to go try out a bass. [/quote] It is mate but as far as i was aware it was an all ply hence the price, but have been informed it's worth more if its carved. Being a student i really don't want to undersell it. Heres some more photos, i'll try get some in real daylight tomorrow weather permitting. Thanks for the reply though [IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y56/Jake_tfbs/IMG_1130.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y56/Jake_tfbs/IMG_1129.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y56/Jake_tfbs/IMG_1128.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y56/Jake_tfbs/IMG_1127.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y56/Jake_tfbs/IMG_1126.jpg[/IMG]
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    I feel like the names going to get confused & maybe overshadow Simon Merricks great site
  8. JakeBrownBass
    No help on this? Even a simple, it's laminate
  9. JakeBrownBass
    Bump Will take offers on this and my beta58
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    [IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y56/Jake_tfbs/IMG_1118.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y56/Jake_tfbs/IMG_1120.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y56/Jake_tfbs/IMG_1121.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y56/Jake_tfbs/IMG_1125.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y56/Jake_tfbs/IMG_1123.jpg[/IMG]
  13. JakeBrownBass
    Ok, i'm getting confused now about what double bass i have. I originally thought it was a laminate but now i'm not entirely sure, can any one help? What i do know is it's a flat back & was made in Reghin Romania around the 50's-70's. It's had a french bridge fitted. There is plywood bracing inside but the body itself looks like a completely different wood. All help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Jake
  14. JakeBrownBass
    [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1319471813' post='1414527'] Big kits are for big stages and[b] big egos[/b]. [/quote] Not true.
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    2 of my best mates are drummers and a bloody good one at that so i've never had to experience these issue's
  16. JakeBrownBass
    Levy Leather Strap - £15 delivered. Its the black one in this picture, i'll post a real picture asap.
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    [quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1319384521' post='1413412'] Will consider offers on this for a quick sale. [/quote] Try me
  20. JakeBrownBass
    Ok then guys, think its time for a new thread to discuss things, your clogging up my sales thread
  21. JakeBrownBass
    [quote name='RichF' timestamp='1319388661' post='1413484'] absolutely, wasn't meaning to suggest you were doing something mental, makes perfect sense. Really just for guys like me who want a decent enough home set up that can also be used live. If I was actually playing keyboard rather than just sequencing etc then I'd do what you are.[/quote] Oh no, i totally understand where your coming from, i've done it long enough.
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    [quote name='Faithless' timestamp='1319388152' post='1413473'] I did some research on 'proper' bass synths (the ones that can be plugged into bass amp), and starter (cheapest) options would be Alesis Micron or Korg Microkorg - they both go around 320 pounds new, so it's pretty much the same . [/quote] Make sure you actually try a MicroKorg if you go down that route, i couldn't get on with the user face last time i looked at one & the tiny keys are a total no go with the size of my hands!
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    [quote name='RichF' timestamp='1319386305' post='1413439'] TBH these days you can get a decent old laptop, a controller and some plug-ins and your away. I understand not gigging with a £1200 Mac but £2-300 laptop etc not much difference between that and a loaded keyboard. More of a hassle maybe but not massive. [/quote] Only issue with cheaper laptops is if you try running it with out a dedicated soundcard you can get a lot of unwanted noise. For me a loaded keyboard just makes sense to me, especially for hands on regular stuff.
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    [quote name='Faithless' timestamp='1319384793' post='1413417'] Heck, 500 quid is a lil bit too much, I thought I'd get away with a few hundred (I don't need anything major as it would be my first synth..) Any cheapish options you may know, man? easy Laimis [/quote] Cheapest options are using controllers like this considering you've already got a laptop to work on. I'm not sure of the cheapest options tbh mate.
  25. JakeBrownBass
    Will consider offers on this for a quick sale&collection.
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