Prosebass Posted January 20, 2019 Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) Sold Gewa Ideale ¾ Double Bass 2014 Reduced to £795 New images added after requests to show the true colour of the bass. Having now tried double bass, I have decided to stick to electric, so the Gewa is just an ornament and it really needs playing. An ideal bass for a beginner, it has good projection and sustain, with the action currently set to 7mm (E) 5mm (G) at the board end. I purchased this double bass from London based professional bassist Edoardo Bombace in early 2018. It had been his performance instrument for several years. When he shipped the bass from Italy to the UK it was extensively damaged with the top being cracked and split in several places, the back join had a minor split, and the headstock has minor cosmetic damage (not repaired) I bought it as a project to learn new repair skills, and satisfy my curiosity for double bass. The top has been off, bassbar, cracks and splits repaired (as per Chuck Traeger's teachings) and replaced correctly with hide glue. The repair has been a success, and the top has had an antiqued hand refinish which is OK. Lets say the bass has some 'character' now. Work has been completely stable for the last 6 months. Specification is as per the current Gewa Ideale (£2999 list price) Violin shape Solid Spruce top Arched, all-solid, slightly flamed Maple back Inserted purfling Dark brown hand varnish, slightly antique Single machine head of brass Fingerboard and tail-piece made of ebony To this I have added Adjustable Bridge Shadow SH965NFX twin piezo pickup system Pirastro Evah Pirazzi synthetic / chrome steel strings Rubber bumper for the sound post (stops it falling over with the strings off) Hercules stand. Obviously its needs to be seen and played if purchasing. I am in Weston - Super - Mare (BS22) Delivery is possible within reason, although I do get about the country a lot. If you need more info or images please ask. Cheers. Edited March 1, 2019 by Prosebass Text and images. 1
oldslapper Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 I really shouldn’t be saying this as I’ve got my eye on it, but if Paul has repaired this then it’s going to be a top job & looks to be a steal. GLWTS (kind of 😄) John
Prosebass Posted February 11, 2019 Author Posted February 11, 2019 3 hours ago, oldslapper said: I really shouldn’t be saying this as I’ve got my eye on it, but if Paul has repaired this then it’s going to be a top job & looks to be a steal. GLWTS (kind of 😄) John Thanks John. It is a solid repair, and it plays and sounds nice. The battle scars add some character. Price is negotiable 😁 as always...
Happy Jack Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 But will it arrive wrapped in clingfilm?
mr zed Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 I keep coming back for a look at this. I played a new one in Forsyth's Manchester a few months ago and it was a beautiful instrument. Love the matt antique finish and the wood grain.
oldslapper Posted February 23, 2019 Posted February 23, 2019 Stop putting nice pictures up and reducing the price Paul......please. I’m 40 minutes drive away from having to explain why I’ve got a new bass but the damp course hasn’t been sorted. 😩
Prosebass Posted March 1, 2019 Author Posted March 1, 2019 On 23/02/2019 at 16:18, oldslapper said: Stop putting nice pictures up and reducing the price Paul......please. I’m 40 minutes drive away from having to explain why I’ve got a new bass but the damp course hasn’t been sorted. 😩 Sorry John, looks like you will have to get that damp course done! 1
oldslapper Posted March 3, 2019 Posted March 3, 2019 Someone’s got a great bass there. And I get to keep my nuts 😁 1
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