Hunt53bass Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) [size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]Contra bass balalaika for sale[/b][/font][/size] Giant three-string contra bass balalaika for sale. Lightly gigged for past few years with new roundwound strings. It’s a recent import from Ukraine (circa 2007). Tunes as normal bass EAD. Slight chip in bottom beading but well cared for. Floor-shaking acoustic instrument, measuring 3' across base. Balances on metal spike which retracts into body. Cumbersome but manageable, with custom-made waterproof gig zipper bag included. Cannot be posted or couriered, buyer must collect South Manchester/Manchester Airport locality. [attachment=135706:bass1.JPG] [attachment=135707:bass2.JPG]. [attachment=135708:bass3.JPG] Edited June 17, 2013 by Hunt53bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 What about the shirt and boots? [URL=http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/h4ppyjack/media/Just%20Stuff/Music%20and%20Musicians/leonid_bruk_balalaika_contrabass_sm.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/h4ppyjack/Just%20Stuff/Music%20and%20Musicians/leonid_bruk_balalaika_contrabass_sm.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I would love one of these, but I don't think 'er indoors would be impressed. The jacket and boots are optional: http://www.flickr.com/photos/peroleh/6804268708/lightbox/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 :leaves thread in a hurry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 [quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1369759770' post='2092431'] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/peroleh/6804268708/lightbox/"]http://www.flickr.co...68708/lightbox/[/url] [/quote] Balalaika ? ...what balalika?!! +1 also 'leaves thread in a hurry' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt53bass Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 It's not the biggest of the contra bass collection but it's a beautiful instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daflewis Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 oh, wow! .... I'm right behind alyctes and ubassman.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambeach Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 is this still for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Last I heard, it had been sold through a shop (in Manchester?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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