douglas81 Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 (edited) Hi there, I am selling my Paul Bryant bass. It's his Gofriller copy. I bought this in late 2006 direct from Paul. It has very nice finely geared tuning machines, which I paid a bit extra for over the stock model. It has received around £800 worth of improvements over the past couple of years - undertaken by one of the UK's top luthiers. It has a nice new high quality larger bridge (the one Paul fitted was, apparently, too small for the instrument!), rather lovely looking ebony adjusters, the finger board has been smoothed out, the nut adjusted, the machines correctly adjusted and refitted, sound post adjusted and other minor modifications and adjustments - all for the better. I would suggest it is sounding and playing much better than it was when I got it from Paul -- much improved and refined. In terms of a sale price, given the work I have had done and the improved sound, reliability and playability, I have been advised that I should be looking for somewhere around the same price I paid for it new (£5,500). So, looking for something around the £5000 mark. ([b]EDIT: now considering all reasonable offers for a quick sale[/b]) It has a few of the usual scuffs and bumps on the edges, but nothing at all serious. The worst bit cosmetically is on the back where I accidentally scratched up against it with my belt for a full gig (see last picture for detail). It was serviced earlier this month and I'm pleased to report it is playing very well with no unwanted buzzes or rattles. I hope to get some soundclips here in the next few days (EDIT: added - see a few posts down!). Concert video: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EC_nuHjFEc[/media] High quality audio here: [url="http://owduo.com/tagged/audio"]http://owduo.com/tagged/audio[/url] Any questions, please get in touch. I'm based in Poland, but often in the UK. Also able to travel to parts of mainland Europe quite easily. Thanks, Douglas. [attachment=63998:bryant_front_small.jpg] [attachment=63999:bryant_back_small.jpg] [attachment=64000:bryant_d..._1000359.jpg] [attachment=64002:bryant_d..._1000361.jpg] [attachment=64003:bryant_d..._1000356.jpg] [attachment=64004:bryant_d..._1000357.jpg] [attachment=64005:bryant_d..._1000353.jpg] [attachment=64006:bryant_d..._1000358.jpg] [attachment=64007:bryant_d..._1000360.jpg] [attachment=64008:bryant_d..._1000364.jpg] Edited August 8, 2012 by douglas81
geoffbassist Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 Ive also got a bryant bass and they are great instruments for really reasonable money. I would recommend them to anyone and this looks like a great instrument. Good luck with your sale.
bassace Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 That looks a class act! Pity he's in Glasgow. (Don't mean to be Scottist) Good luck with the sale, Douglas. It deserves to sell at that price.
douglas81 Posted September 17, 2010 Author Posted September 17, 2010 (edited) [quote name='geoffbassist' post='959472' date='Sep 17 2010, 02:13 PM']Ive also got a bryant bass and they are great instruments for really reasonable money. I would recommend them to anyone and this looks like a great instrument. Good luck with your sale.[/quote] I had a budget of £8500 when I bought this bass, but felt the Bryant offered as good a sound as anything I tried. Sure, a couple of basses I played may have been cosmetically superior, but the Bryant won the prize for sound! Amazing value, for sure. Why am I selling? As my playing style has evolved, I am finding that the Bryant is just too big a bass for my needs. It is a big sounding orchestral bass when bowed, and has that Ray Brown thing in abundance when plucked (it's an *amazing* bass for walking), but that doesn't really fit my needs any more. I play a lot of quieter chamber stuff, and I'm looking to get a more bass more suited to that. If I had the money, I'd keep the Bryant. I'm sure this will be perfect for someone. Edited September 17, 2010 by douglas81
geoffbassist Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 As Paul is retired from 'full time' production it should be a great investment.
douglas81 Posted September 17, 2010 Author Posted September 17, 2010 (edited) [quote name='geoffbassist' post='959538' date='Sep 17 2010, 03:04 PM']As Paul is retired from 'full time' production it should be a great investment.[/quote] You're making me not want to sell it...! Edited September 17, 2010 by douglas81
douglas81 Posted September 19, 2010 Author Posted September 19, 2010 Anyone with experience of selling double basses care to make any suggestions about where to advertise my bass for sale? I don't particularly want to sell it on commission through a dealer - would rather try and sell direct.
TPJ Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 (edited) [quote name='douglas81' post='961606' date='Sep 19 2010, 09:36 PM']Anyone with experience of selling double basses care to make any suggestions about where to advertise my bass for sale? I don't particularly want to sell it on commission through a dealer - would rather try and sell direct.[/quote] [url="http://www.musicalinstrumentsales.co.uk/"]This place may be a good start[/url] There's [url="http://www.doublebasschat.com/forum/index.php"]double bass chat[/url] Also, put an add up on Talkbass in the international section. Lovely bass, good luck with the sale. Edited September 20, 2010 by TPJ
douglas81 Posted October 12, 2010 Author Posted October 12, 2010 I'll be taking new photos of this bass and hopefully recording some audio clips very soon. In the meantime, if anyone would like to come to Glasgow and have a look/try it out - you're more than welcome!
Greydad Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 (edited) That's a lovely bass Douglas - I found those photo's from somewhere when I was looking around earlier this year and kept them in my "Paul Bryant" folder! Paul's basses look really nice but I couldn't afford one as a first instrument. Come to think of it, I can't afford one at the moment either but if I had the cash I'd probably be all over it, Glasgow or not! Good luck with the sale, wish I could buy it from you. Edited October 12, 2010 by Greydad
Mr Bassman Posted November 6, 2010 Posted November 6, 2010 [quote name='douglas81' post='959507' date='Sep 17 2010, 01:38 PM']I had a budget of £8500 when I bought this bass, but felt the Bryant offered as good a sound as anything I tried. Sure, a couple of basses I played may have been cosmetically superior, but the Bryant won the prize for sound! Amazing value, for sure. Why am I selling? As my playing style has evolved, I am finding that the Bryant is just too big a bass for my needs. It is a big sounding orchestral bass when bowed, and has that Ray Brown thing in abundance when plucked (it's an *amazing* bass for walking), but that doesn't really fit my needs any more. I play a lot of quieter chamber stuff, and I'm looking to get a more bass more suited to that. If I had the money, I'd keep the Bryant. I'm sure this will be perfect for someone.[/quote] Hi Douglas, would you be interested in trades? c1900 German flatback A Wal Midi Bass or a Wal 5 fretless? cheers Keith
douglas81 Posted November 6, 2010 Author Posted November 6, 2010 Finally got around to making a quick pizz. demo: [attachment=63182:bryant_quickdemo.mp3] Douglas. P.S. Sorry Keith, not particularly interested in trades.
Mr Bassman Posted November 6, 2010 Posted November 6, 2010 [quote name='douglas81' post='1014531' date='Nov 6 2010, 05:31 PM']Finally got around to making a quick pizz. demo: [attachment=63182:bryant_quickdemo.mp3] Douglas. P.S. Sorry Keith, not particularly interested in trades.[/quote] No worries what a great sounding bass!
geoffbassist Posted November 7, 2010 Posted November 7, 2010 [quote name='douglas81' post='1014531' date='Nov 6 2010, 05:31 PM']Finally got around to making a quick pizz. demo: [attachment=63182:bryant_quickdemo.mp3] Douglas. P.S. Sorry Keith, not particularly interested in trades.[/quote] Great playing, bass sounds great too.
douglas81 Posted November 7, 2010 Author Posted November 7, 2010 Thanks for the comments - glad you're liking the sound!
douglas81 Posted November 17, 2010 Author Posted November 17, 2010 Download an extra high resolution images of the full front and rear of the body here: Front: [url="http://douglaswhates.com/bassimages/bryant2010/bryant_front_XXL.jpg"]http://douglaswhates.com/bassimages/bryant...t_front_XXL.jpg[/url] (9702px x 3921px) Rear: [url="http://douglaswhates.com/bassimages/bryant2010/bryant_back_XXL.jpg"]http://douglaswhates.com/bassimages/bryant...nt_back_XXL.jpg[/url] (9660px x 3912px) WARNING: these files are VERY big (around 14MB each) but you can see the instrument in a lot of detail.
douglas81 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Posted November 23, 2010 I will be down in London in the second week of December. I won't necessarily have my bass with me, but if someone shows genuine interest, I will consider bringing my bass down to offer a trial.
douglas81 Posted December 2, 2010 Author Posted December 2, 2010 (edited) I've had some serious interest in this bass, but no confirmed takers yet. So, for now - it's still available! Edited December 2, 2010 by douglas81
chrkelly Posted December 2, 2010 Posted December 2, 2010 Hi Douglas, Bryants are great basses for the money. I know a few guys that play them as their 2nd instruments. I'd definitely be checking it out if i needed another bass. Have you advertised it on www.musicalchairs.info yet? That would be my first suggestion (it's where a lot of orchestral musos list their basses and I sold my Mentec bass via that site last year). Also because of the price, it should be of a lot of interest to students so knock up a good PDF advert and send it to the relevant departments at the royal academy, royal college, Guildhall, royal northern, trinity, royal Scottish and any other music college you can think of. Good luck with the sale
douglas81 Posted December 4, 2010 Author Posted December 4, 2010 [quote name='chrkelly' post='1045690' date='Dec 2 2010, 09:35 PM']Hi Douglas, Bryants are great basses for the money. I know a few guys that play them as their 2nd instruments. I'd definitely be checking it out if i needed another bass. Have you advertised it on www.musicalchairs.info yet? That would be my first suggestion (it's where a lot of orchestral musos list their basses and I sold my Mentec bass via that site last year). Also because of the price, it should be of a lot of interest to students so knock up a good PDF advert and send it to the relevant departments at the royal academy, royal college, Guildhall, royal northern, trinity, royal Scottish and any other music college you can think of. Good luck with the sale[/quote] Thanks for the advise and will check out musicalchairs.
douglas81 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Posted January 22, 2011 I continue to have a lot of interest in this bass, but no firm takers yet. I think it is in quite a tricky price range - a bit too expensive for amateurs and a bit too cheap for heavy-weight orchestral players. Anyway, just thought I'd let you know it's still here...!
tommyjamesallen Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Hello. Do you still have your Bryant bass for sale? It sounds great. Many thanks Tom Allen 07983 629 478
douglas81 Posted July 23, 2012 Author Posted July 23, 2012 Me and the bass are based in Poland now, but it's still for sale. Will seriously consider reasonable offers for a quick sale!
4ropebottom Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 Douglas, I just bought a bass, and I live in the United States, so I'm not in the market. But I have to say, I listened to the video you posted. That bass sounded like many I've heard in the $15,000 range. Very impressive. And your playing was great too. On that video - how was the bass amplified? I'm just curious because the sound was so big and pure. I couldn't see an amp. But surely it wasn't unamplified straight from the stage? I also couldn't see a microphone.
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