Beedster Posted January 5, 2023 Posted January 5, 2023 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304761276547 1 Quote
alyctes Posted January 6, 2023 Posted January 6, 2023 (edited) Wow.... I am so tempted to try to arrange a visit... I really, really want to know what that sounds like. Spoiler I better not. I haven't got space for a DB Edited January 6, 2023 by alyctes Quote
prowla Posted January 6, 2023 Posted January 6, 2023 It sort of puts my aluminium Tele into perspective. 2 Quote
dyerseve Posted January 6, 2023 Posted January 6, 2023 14 hours ago, alyctes said: Wow.... I am so tempted to try to arrange a visit... I really, really want to know what that sounds like. Reveal hidden contents I better not. I haven't got space for a DB The seller has now added a youtube link, enjoy! 2 Quote
Beedster Posted January 7, 2023 Author Posted January 7, 2023 16 hours ago, dyerseve said: The seller has now added a youtube link, enjoy! Top man, what a great vid 2 Quote
Burns-bass Posted January 7, 2023 Posted January 7, 2023 I don’t need this, having got the Bryant DB set up but for some mad reason I absolutely love it. 1 Quote
Burns-bass Posted January 15, 2023 Posted January 15, 2023 My tax bill has come in and a great degree under predictions, which means I’ve bid on this. Quite possibly I’ll get nowhere near it, but you have to try. I’ve had a nice chat with the seller and he seems like a great guy so if I don’t win it and you do, I’m sure you can be confident it’ll be everything it says it is. But please let me win it. 3 Quote
Beedster Posted January 15, 2023 Author Posted January 15, 2023 11 minutes ago, Burns-bass said: My tax bill has come in and a great degree under predictions, which means I’ve bid on this. Quite possibly I’ll get nowhere near it, but you have to try. I’ve had a nice chat with the seller and he seems like a great guy so if I don’t win it and you do, I’m sure you can be confident it’ll be everything it says it is. But please let me win it. it’ll do percussive mate 👍 Quote
Burns-bass Posted January 15, 2023 Posted January 15, 2023 It’ll also do expensive! Let’s see what happens. 1 1 Quote
BreadBin Posted January 15, 2023 Posted January 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Burns-bass said: My tax bill has come in and a great degree under predictions, which means I’ve bid on this. Quite possibly I’ll get nowhere near it, but you have to try. I’ve had a nice chat with the seller and he seems like a great guy so if I don’t win it and you do, I’m sure you can be confident it’ll be everything it says it is. But please let me win it. Good luck! 2 Quote
Burns-bass Posted January 15, 2023 Posted January 15, 2023 Set your price and stick to it, that’s the theory. 1 Quote
Beedster Posted January 15, 2023 Author Posted January 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, Burns-bass said: Set your price and stick to it, that’s the theory. Theory rarely survives application 🤔 1 Quote
Burns-bass Posted January 15, 2023 Posted January 15, 2023 10 minutes ago, Beedster said: Theory rarely survives application 🤔 True! I’ve got a Bryant double bass that I bought from new. It’s amazing, sounds incredible, but is a bit too refined. When I took it out of the case there was a hushed awe and it just felt too nice an instrument to take out to the practices and stuff I do. If this one doesn’t work out, I’ll pick up a cheaper ply bass or old carved one (interested in the one listed here!). 1 Quote
Beedster Posted January 15, 2023 Author Posted January 15, 2023 https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/more-furniture-collectibles/collectibles-curiosities/musical-instruments/rare-pfretzschner-aluminum-double-bass-buffalo-ny-art-deco-machine-age/id-f_6884273/?¤cy=gbp&utm_content=condensed&allowUniversalLink=no&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh-zEss7J_AIVw_ftCh26RwqeEAQYAyABEgKbpfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Quote
Burns-bass Posted January 15, 2023 Posted January 15, 2023 Crikey. Seems my meagre bid won’t get near it then. Perhaps that’s a good thing given the value! Quote
Beedster Posted January 15, 2023 Author Posted January 15, 2023 I suspect the US price is very misleading 👍 Quote
Burns-bass Posted January 15, 2023 Posted January 15, 2023 Lost out at the last minute! Hey ho. Plenty more basses in the sea. Quote
NickA Posted January 15, 2023 Posted January 15, 2023 On 06/01/2023 at 01:51, alyctes said: I really, really want to know what that sounds like. Bit tinny ... but not nearly as bad as I'd expected. But £13k !!!?? I'll take a nice new T&G Martin thanks. Though this one might be shower proof? Quote
alyctes Posted January 15, 2023 Posted January 15, 2023 1 hour ago, NickA said: Bit tinny ... but not nearly as bad as I'd expected. But £13k !!!?? I'll take a nice new T&G Martin thanks. Though this one might be shower proof? It went for £2600. Quote
NickA Posted January 16, 2023 Posted January 16, 2023 22 hours ago, alyctes said: It went for £2600. Don't hold their value then. Whereas wood gets better with age (aledgedly) aluminium probably work hardens. Quote
Beedster Posted January 18, 2023 Author Posted January 18, 2023 On 16/01/2023 at 22:54, NickA said: Don't hold their value then. Whereas wood gets better with age (aledgedly) aluminium probably work hardens. The $13k price tag is a US antique dealer, I suspect it will sell for significantly less if at all Quote
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