aonindy Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I placed an order ten days ago for a Thomann 22 DB ... and then put it out of my head not expecting it until after Crimbo ... just got a photo emailed from her indoors ... looksee whats waiting for me later ! [attachment=178796:TheBox.JPG] will update when I unbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Bet you can't wait to get home [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Good stuff. Looking forward to seeing what it's like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Think I'd develop a headache, and excuse myself a bit early! Hope it's everything you wanted another early Christmas - it's not fair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Awesomeness, I've had my 22 a couple of months now and still can't leave it alone Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aonindy Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Unfortunately I'm up country at the moment so may be the wee hours or (shudder) tomorrow before I get to unwrap :/ ..still! ..NDBD!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Congrats! Enjoy the unboxing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzy Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I got my Thomann 22 a few months ago, it's a great moment when you get it out of that massive box. Make sure you get a set up as soon as you can. Mine arrived with the bridge laying on its side so I had to fit the bridge. Also the sound post had moved during transit. The sound post was put in position and the bridge was reduced to lower the action. Enjoy your DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philparker Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Congratulations - you will soon have sore fingers from not wanting to leave it alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 DB rules ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah thomas Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Have you unwrapped it yet? Taken any pictures? Did you get back home okay? We need to know ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 We're more excited than you are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aonindy Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) Ok! ... lets do it ... PARTY TIME !! [b]Thomann 22 Double Bass unboxing ...[/b] [i](Click photos for bigger size!)[/i] The DB was delivered in a MASSIVE wedge shaped box that was taped down, then had those plastic tension straps around it, and finally a wrap around the middle with black plastic. [attachment=178913:Thomann_22_db_inbox.jpg] Inside the box, the DB was wrapped in paper [attachment=178895:Thomann_22_bass_boxopen.jpg] Inside the paper (this is exciting!), the DB itself was sitting in the case I had ordered with it [attachment=178904:Thomann_22_bass_Packing.jpg] Once I got that out of the box, "Mr Odo" decided it would be a nice comfy place to spend the morning.... [attachment=178905:Thomann_22_bass_PackingBig.jpg] Lets unzip this baby! [attachment=178898:Thomann_22_bass_FirstOPening.jpg] The DB came with some no-name strings attached, and the bridge safely cradled in bubble-wrap, tucked under the end-pin thingy [attachment=178911:Thomann_22_bass_Unwrap.jpg] First things first, peer inside and see if the sound-post is in place ... yea! .... it survived the trip [attachment=178910:Thomann_22_bass_SoundPostInPlace.jpg] Next job, take out the bridge and see about fitting it... [attachment=178896:Thomann_22_bass_BridgeProtected.jpg] [attachment=178912:Thomann_22_bass_UprightAtLast.jpg] [attachment=178909:Thomann_22_bass_SlackStrings.jpg] Thomann have marked the left/right position of the feet of the bridge, and the position on the bass top table where the feet should go the string grooves are also naturally cut and ready to accept the strings... really helpful! [attachment=178897:Thomann_22_bass_BrigeFeetMarked.jpg] [attachment=178899:Thomann_22_bass_GrooveCut.jpg] I noticed that the end-pin was, well, pointy! ... no rubber end ... after some searching I found it was loose in the box and had rolled away.. [attachment=178901:Thomann_22_bass_MissingEndpinPlug.jpg] So, using the sting Winder Gareth Hughes had advised me to get, I set about tightening up the strings they sent it with on to see how it worked ... I do have new Evah Weich strings but will fit them another day so I can compare even the cheapies! so here we go, all set up and ready to go, and a few shots of the detail of the DB itself for those interested. [attachment=178906:Thomann_22_bass_ReadyToPLay.jpg] [attachment=178907:Thomann_22_bass_ReadyTOPLay2.jpg] [attachment=178902:Thomann_22_bass_NeckDetail.jpg] [attachment=178903:Thomann_22_bass_neckDetail2.jpg] [attachment=178908:Thomann_22_bass_RearView.jpg] So there we go! .... best Christmas present to myself EVAH! .... overall, really good ordering experience with Thomann, incredible value, very happy, and sincere thanks to Gareth Hughes for introducing me to this model and allowing me to try out his first! .... *highly recommended* to all dipping their toes in the DB pool ! Happy Crimple everyone! Edited December 18, 2014 by aonindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Lovely Looks great. I'd get those old strings off and the new ones on as soon as... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 fab, looks a beaut. Gareth knows his basses too. As m'learned gent above says, get those Evahs on and let us know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Excellent, and plus one for swapping the strings, they take months to settle so you might as well just get the proper ones settling in asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Well done! You'll love it so much your other half will sulk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 congrats, it looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah thomas Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Lovely! I enjoyed the pictures, unwrapping the bass with you as the full glory was gradually revealed. And LlanfairPG looks very pretty through your window too. Congratulations and happy Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubsonicSimpleton Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 That looks like you'll be having some serious fun, glad to see you didn't have the same soundpost palava I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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