Beedster Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) [s]I have something of a problem in that I have a new gig that is going to require travel to That London, and quite possibly overseas, and my nly DB is my lovely old German, ex Keith (Mr Bassman) and Greg Cordez. I had hoped to fund the purchase of an EUB or more portable DB though other means, but it ain't going to happen, so with my new found un-sentimental approach to these things, I'm going to offer the Flatback for sale (£3000) or for PX with a portable DB or EUB, ideally up to no more than £1500 so that I can also fund a new but cheaper DB. I might also consider a PX with cash my way for a cheaper DB allowing me to buy an EUB. In short, I need to get rid of the German and come away with a DB and an EUB or similar.[/s] So, the bass. I bought it after a recording session in which the engineer came clean about my old double bass along the lines "You're not going to get the sound you're after with that bass". 6 weeks later and after Greg had very kindly delivered it to Canterbury, I was back in the same studio with a smiling engineer and a completely different recorded sound, very full and rich with - certainly strung with Evah's - a hint of darkness (I'm going to try it with some Silver Slaps this weekend so will report back on that tone). It has an Eb stop, what feels like a long scale (I'll measure when I get home tonight) and a pretty thin neck, which I'd say compares to other DBs in similar fashion to how Fender Jazz necks compare with Precisions, a small difference to the ruler but a significant difference to the player. I can't say whether that makes the neck any 'faster' or 'easier' as - as is the case with all DBs - there are so many other variables. I would guess that if you have small hands, this is probably an advantage. I'm going to wait for some sunshine to take pics Seriously, I'll do my best tonight but will spend some time Saturday getting some done properly. Greg and Keith were both kind enough to send me sound-clips and vids which, with their permission I'll pass on to any interested parties, and of course, tryouts in Canterbury are welcome. I'm in no great rush with this and recognise that it's a lot of money in cash-stripped times, but I'm hoping that the PX option might work for someone here. Chris PS pics later Edited January 22, 2013 by Beedster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Sell the bass Chris and get a Chadwick Folding bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dove Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 You should have a look a Alan's "Voila" at www.bassix.net . He's right on your doorstep and a lovely fellow who's be making folding/portable EUB's for 40years. I just had a lone of one and was very tempted.Wish I had 3k,Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) Well, I've got a decent Zeller hybrid and my trusty Mo Clifton EUB, complete with flight case .....but I'll have to do some thinking! I did noodle on your bass while it was still with Greg, and it made me smile.......hmmmmm Edit - had a quick think - that could work, PM for discussion! Edited July 13, 2012 by BassBod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 [quote name='dove' timestamp='1342137904' post='1730413'] You should have a look a Alan's "Voila" at www.bassix.net . He's right on your doorstep and a lovely fellow who's be making folding/portable EUB's for 40years. I just had a lone of one and was very tempted.Wish I had 3k,Chris! [/quote] Thanks Julian, I've no doubt he makes great instruments but I've always found them something of an acquired taste aesthetically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 [quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1342169309' post='1730597'] Well, I've got a decent Zeller hybrid and my trusty Mo Clifton EUB, complete with flight case .....but I'll have to do some thinking! I did noodle on your bass while it was still with Greg, and it made me smile.......hmmmmm Edit - had a quick think - that could work, PM for discussion! [/quote] I'm liking the sound of this more and more Duncan, PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Duncan and I are talking re the trade above but I think my ideal deal for the German would be cash plus a high/good quality EUB, e.g., Clifton, SLB-200 etc. Or a straight sale of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Ha Ha...so what's wrong with Romanian Sunset Orange??..... [attachment=113185:P1000580.JPG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) [quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1342358212' post='1733654'] Ha Ha...so what's wrong with Romanian Sunset Orange??..... [attachment=113185:P1000580.JPG] [/quote] LOL, nothing at all Duncan, just making sure that if we don't sort something I don't miss anything else in the meantime. Only reason I mentioned above that the ideal trade is an EUB plus cash is that in my experience EUBs are far less idiosyncratic than DBs, that is if everyone who owns a Clifton rates them highly I'm pretty confident I'll get on with it, or at least that it'll do the job I need. Individual DBs on the other hand vary so much that unless you're very lucky I don't think you know whether you will or will not get on with one without a fair bit of playing, adjustment, string changes etc. Re the Romanian with the tan, knowing you from way back, I'm confident that if you chose it in the first place and have kept it since, it's probably a bloody decent instrument, which in itself removes a lot of the doubt for me. I'll try and get pics of the flatback taken later today Chris Edited July 15, 2012 by Beedster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcordez Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I was the previous owner of the bass. I found it to respond well and speak quite fast. Was clear and even over the entire range, and the neck was really fast. I had some work done on her before selling, a new bridge fitted, fingerboard shoot, and new sound post cut. This all added to the tone and playability of an already nice bass. All in all, a lovely bass for that price. Had to sell it to fund my Martin Penning bass. In a perfect world i would still have it also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I owned this bass for a few years after being repaired and set up up by [url="http://www.stoppani.co.uk/index.htm"]George Stoppani[/url] It was set up for arco, which I was developing in a local orchestra until my unfortunate injury to my left hand about a year ago. I did use it for jazz occasionally and often got nice comments about the sound, especially from vocalists. It's seen some action over it's 100+ years but has mojo and character. If this were up for sale in a [url="http://www.contrabass.co.uk/2759.htm"]shop[/url] the asking price could be 5k or more I've got some pics somewhere and I'm happy to answer any questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Thanks Keith/Greg, I've arranged to take pics this afternoon (the sun is out and the rest of the Beedster household are going swimming), so will post later Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 And at last....... [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_0372.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_0380.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_0374.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_0369.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_0367.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_0368.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_0363.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 And some more.... [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_0377.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_0375.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_0383.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_0366.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 And last but not least..... [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_0362.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_0363.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_0364.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Forgot this one [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_0373.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 And this [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_0360.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Mojo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 [quote name='geoffbassist' timestamp='1343503470' post='1751566'] Mojo! [/quote] What Fender describe as a 'relic' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 BTW the PUP (under bass foot of the bridge) is also included in the price. I forget what model it is but I'm sure Greg will clarify if needs be. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 It's a Realist pickup Chris. Lovely looking bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassvid75 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 great looking bass. good luck with the sale mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 Thanks guys, I have to say I've had a think over the weekend and I'm really starting to wonder whether, if I have to sell this bass to fund an EUB to travel and gig with the new band, whether the band in question is really what I'm after. This instrument is such a complete joy to play, the tone is simply in a different league to any other DB I've played, that I'm starting to think I'd rather drop the band and keep the instrument than the other way around. Good EUBs can do a decent tone for sure, but even the best is a long way off the sheer pleasure and vibe you get from playing DB. Perhaps I need to find a local quiet band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexdavis07 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Hiya man! Where are you based? would love to try this out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah thomas Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1343665949' post='1753392'] Thanks guys, I have to say I've had a think over the weekend and I'm really starting to wonder whether, if I have to sell this bass to fund an EUB to travel and gig with the new band, whether the band in question is really what I'm after. This instrument is such a complete joy to play, the tone is simply in a different league to any other DB I've played, that I'm starting to think I'd rather drop the band and keep the instrument than the other way around. Good EUBs can do a decent tone for sure, but even the best is a long way off the sheer pleasure and vibe you get from playing DB. Perhaps I need to find a local quiet band [/quote] Yes, you should definitely keep hold of this beautiful bass for at least two years, when I will have saved up enough to give you the cash price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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