jay-syncro Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) I'm offering up my DB as I need to generate both space and monies. I've had this for a few years and in that time it's mainly served as a pretty piece of furniture, only occasionally being summoned from its stand for an impromptu jam. It plays fantastically well, and is highly regarded by my big-bass playing friends. I believe it's an early 80's example, and crafted in Czechoslovakia as opposed to the later examples which were made in the far east. I've been advised by one of the Basschat gods that I should market this for £1000, but I'm keen to move it on, so £800 it is. Any questions, please fire away. For obvious reasons, this is collection only from Margate. [URL=http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/vernoj02/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsjs2kbysh.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q638/vernoj02/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsjs2kbysh.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/vernoj02/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsve8cjent.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q638/vernoj02/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsve8cjent.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/vernoj02/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsxd2d0sy8.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q638/vernoj02/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsxd2d0sy8.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/vernoj02/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpslamx6phb.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q638/vernoj02/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpslamx6phb.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/vernoj02/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4oenextg.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q638/vernoj02/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4oenextg.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] Edited February 13, 2017 by jay-syncro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Ah, my old DB. A lovely lovely instrument that, ironically, I tried to get back from Jay a year or so ago at which time he was having none of it. Babies change everything don't they mate It's always hard to describe a DB as there are so many variables - changing strings and action can change a jazz instrument into a rockabilly instrument into a bluegrass instrument almost overnight - but when I had this it was a Jazzer's dream: low and extremely easy action, great sustain and a really even tone across the whole range. If I remember correctly it also has quite a small body despite being normal length for a 3/4, making it far easier to move around and to play. Either way, I have very fond memories of the old thing IIRC I paid £800 for this in about 2008, so this really is quite a bargain price, and an instrument that would be of use to anyone from a newbie to a regular gigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay-syncro Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 Thanks for the kind words, mate. Yep, my requirements have changed some what and it would seem that somewhere to put the baby is more important than somewhere to put the bass. I know, the world's gone mad I fondly remember buying this from you and walking home with it through Canterbury town centre, stopping at The Bell en route for some much need sustenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 (edited) [quote name='jay-syncro' timestamp='1467276507' post='3082404'] Thanks for the kind words, mate. Yep, my requirements have changed some what and it would seem that somewhere to put the baby is more important than somewhere to put the bass. I know, the world's gone mad I fondly remember buying this from you and walking home with it through Canterbury town centre, stopping at The Bell en route for some much need sustenance. [/quote] World gone mad indeed. You could get a bit Chadwick on it, put a door in the back and keep the baby in there? And given the state of the punters at our last gig in The Bell, I think you should consider yourself pretty lucky to have still been in possession of an intact instrument following that pint mate Edited June 30, 2016 by Beedster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deliverator67 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Hi. What size is this please? I'm looking for a 4/4. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay-syncro Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1467300183' post='3082665'] World gone mad indeed. You could get a bit Chadwick on it, put a door in the back and keep the baby in there? And given the state of the punters at our last gig in The Bell, I think you should consider yourself pretty lucky to have still been in possession of an intact instrument following that pint mate [/quote] That seems like a perfectly sensible idea, I'll present it to the Mrs this evening. Re The Bell, I spent many a sideways evening in there myself [quote name='Deliverator67' timestamp='1467320225' post='3082884'] Hi. What size is this please? I'm looking for a 4/4. Thanks [/quote] Hi, it's a 3/4 I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhamler Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Is this still available? Thanks, Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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