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  1. kristo
    After picking up a Brandoni bass made from a classical acoustic guitar (see thread here https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/326362-nbd-brandoni-acoustic-bass/?tab=comments#comment-3564414 ) I've started to wonder if a similar thing could be done with an archtop guitar. Therefore I have acquired a cheap Harley Benton Manhattan to give it a go (with help): My plan is to get a Hofner Violin style bridge and tailpiece to try. Unfortunately I don't think the kind of bridge used on the Brandoni will have enough height. If it seems ok I'll then look at replacing the tuners with something more substantial and then getting a pickup fitted. So I guess before I get the ball rolling I was just wondering: Has anybody tried this before? Does anybody foresee any issues? If it works what pickup would people try?
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    Just noticed one of these on Gumtree. Slap some fat tapewounds on and you will not be disappointed. https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/brandoni-custom-acoustic-bass/1308281459
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    Up for sale is my Tanglewood Sundance Historic TW40 D AN acoustic guitar, professionally fitted with a K & K Pure Mini pickup. These are incredible guitars, that play extremely well and sound amazing. I have had this guitar for a few years and gigged it quite a bit, but it has been well looked after and is in great condition. In the time I've had it I've also had quite a few Martin's, including custom shop guitars, and I can honestly say I have preferred this to all of them. I'm only selling as I have switched completely to bass playing and don't like seeing it left unused. Currently fitted with John Pearse 12-57 nickel strings. I am keeping the case I used with it for my acoustic bass but can include a gig bag if necessary. £375 collected from Beccles, Suffolk.
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    I can thoroughly recommend these:
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    Listing revised.
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    Pictures added
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    K & K Bass Max. £75 posted.
  9. kristo
    I've recently picked up a Brandoni acoustic bass for using in my bluegrass/blues/jazz band and am absolutely loving it! I was using a Japanese Mustang bass (which I also love) but it didn't really fit in with the acoustic vibe of the band. I've tried numerous semi/hollow basses but none have felt right like the Mustang does. Then I stumbled across the Brandoni in Wunjo and was instantly smitten. It's essentially an acoustic guitar body converted to bass, but the tailpiece style means that short scale strings can be used. I ditched the stock roundwound strings and added some Labella 60-115 white tapewounds. The fatter strings nicely offset the 26" scale and it feels great to play. It sounds warm, and gives us the double bass kinda sound I wanted. I just wanted to see if anyone else is playing one of these? (Picture before I changed the strings)
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    I'm moving on my Phil Jones Bass Cub as it's no longer needed now I'm selling my double bass. It's the black version, in excellent condition, comes with the carry bag, and has recently been PAT tested. £360 collected or can post.
  11. kristo
    Sorry, I'd much prefer someone to collect this.
  12. kristo
    Price drop
  13. kristo
    I'm looking to move on my Gear 4 Music 3/4 double bass. It's a great bass to learn on and has been fitted with Innovation Silver Slaps. I will also include some old Thomastik strings and a pickup. £350 collected from Beccles, Suffolk.
  14. kristo
    Headway EDM-1 preamp as new in the box. I bought this to use with double bass but have been using my Brandoni acoustic bass recently so it's unused. £100.
  15. kristo
    That's a shame. I'm working on my dot reading and having a bit of 1990's reminisce so The Riverboat Song and Place Your Hands in dot form would have been awesome. Thanks for the tab link.
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    Can someone please help me access the PDF. I can't get it. :-(
  17. kristo
    £180 bargain bump!
  18. kristo
    These look ace, off to Andertons at the weekend to try one as GAS levels are high!
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    No, it's nicely under.
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  21. kristo
    Do you know which Presto set would be similar in feel to Silver Slaps?
  22. kristo
    Up for sale is my Loar LH 550 archtop in natural finish. This is an early Korean made Loar. In excellent condition and comes with an Armourdillo foam case. Fitted with Newtone Archtop strings and sounds great. Collection preferred but can post. £450.
  23. kristo
    Cool, thanks. Is it usual to keep the input gain on preamps/amps pretty low with these? I've tried it into my Tecamp Puma combo (with a Orchid DI box for impedence matching inbetween) and it sounds better with the input level turned right down.
  24. kristo
    😜 Glad it looks ok, now to find a preamp that gets the best from it......
  25. kristo
    I don't think it's crushing as it moves with a little pressure. Thanks for the reassurance, now to get back to trying to play it! Cheers.
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