Double Bass Bargain

[philw]

Don't all bid at once...

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hand-Made-Double-Bass-Project-/290574935861?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Sting_Instruments&hash=item43a79da735#ht_12246wt_1066"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hand-Made-Double-Bas...ht_12246wt_1066[/url]

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[ZMech]

Loving their use of a bass guitar nut, that's definitely gonna match the fingerboard radius well.

[bartelby]

[quote name='ZMech' post='1263103' date='Jun 9 2011, 07:17 PM']Loving their use of a bass guitar nut, that's definitely gonna match the fingerboard radius well.[/quote]


I think my eyes are playing tricks, as the "radius" seems to be asymmetrical and have a sharp ridge running the length...

Edited June 11, 2011 by bartelby

[yorks5stringer]

With it sat at £10.20 with 4 days to go, it could go as high as.......£10.20?

[PaulKing]

[quote name='bartelby' post='1263340' date='Jun 9 2011, 09:58 PM']I think my eyes are playing tricks, as the "radius" seems to be asymmetrical and have a sharp ridge running the length...[/quote]

I agree it's a m*nger, but before you get too critical ... no your eyes aren't deceiving you. The sharp edge along the fingerboard you describe is a Romburg Bevel, designed to increase the vibrating area of the E string for increased volume. It's a pucker double bass design feature.

oops.

Now I feel superior, get me....



edit: Excellent, the profanity filter wouldn't let me say m*nger! Bet it won't say m*nge either. Or clunge. Ah. There, beat it.

Edited June 12, 2011 by PaulKing

[lanark]

Wow - it's up to £37, with 22 bids. Plus £20 delivery. People really want this thing.

[Blademan_98]

I want it too....... because I want to cut it up and burn it

Appologies to any of you who have bid on it, the feeling is purely personal

[ZMech]

[quote name='PaulKing' post='1265805' date='Jun 12 2011, 10:18 AM']The sharp edge along the fingerboard you describe is a Romburg Bevel,[/quote]
Good knowledge! Wasn't aware it actually had a name, will have to remember that one. Got to appreciate the adverts attempted use of those magical marketing words, 'hand made'.

Edited June 15, 2011 by ZMech

[jdstrings]

Ye gods!
Someone actually bought it. And for £62 plus £20 shipping....
Wonders will never cease!

[ficelles]

[quote name='ZMech' post='1269611' date='Jun 15 2011, 07:43 AM']Got to appreciate the adverts attempted use of those magical marketing words, 'hand made'.[/quote]

You're surely not suggesting it came out of a CNC machine?

I dunno what you guys are bothered by really... could be an interesting project for someone who is into instrument DIY and with a bit of tidying result in a perfectly playable - if somewhat rustic-looking - EDB for not much money.

I didn't bid btw

ficelles