timo Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Bassix double bass banjo made by Alan Hatswell, purchased from Alan (I believe it was the demo instrument) some years ago and only seen light use since. It has a 3/4 size composite neck and a long removable spike so very adjustable height-wise, can be played acoustically or has a built in pickup. It's in really good condition overall with a few small scuffs, more photos to follow. From the original blurb: Play it like a double bass and acoustically it has considerably higher volume. Not enough for large gigs? Plug in a standard jack lead and connect to bass amp. The onboard dynamic sensors do the rest. It is now like playing an upright electric bass but still has the depth created by the acoustic drum. Constructed from composites with Remo skin, it is not really affected by climatic conditions (temperature and humidity) and is a go-anywhere play-anywhere bass. Suitable for all styles except arco (using bow) the sound both acoustically and amplified is amazing. Finished in white (drum) with black adjustable neck. For airline travel the neck can be simply removed making it possible to carry in a large suitcase (approx 30 x 24 x 10 inches). Maple bridge and Innovation strings give a tone similar to that of a vintage bass both acoustically and amplified. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Now then…given my propensity for all things I don’t need…🫣 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 love it! Were my old voodoo swamp blues band Rattlin Bone still actively gigging, I would be PM'ing you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 11 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Now then…given my propensity for all things I don’t need…🫣 It's not just you @AndyTravis lol Hmm - this does look interesting. Something very different indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staggering on Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 As a DB player who also plays tenor banjo I'd have that in a minute if I lived on your side of the Atlantic, I'd love to hear it. Seems like a reasonable price but it would definitely have a limited market. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 58 minutes ago, Staggering on said: As a DB player who also plays tenor banjo I'd have that in a minute if I lived on your side of the Atlantic, I'd love to hear it. Seems like a reasonable price but it would definitely have a limited market. 😊 As a DB player who also plays tenor banjo and 5-string banjo I wouldn't want to be within 250 miles of it, but each to his own!| 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redd Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 This is so intriguing, have you got any recordings of it you could share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 On 12/01/2024 at 11:07, redd said: This is so intriguing, have you got any recordings of it you could share? +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 2 hours ago, Clarky said: +1 I thought you once had one of these @Clarky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 37 minutes ago, Happy Jack said: I thought you once had one of these @Clarky? That was a 34" scale "horizontal" banjo bass! I would just be intrigued to hear what a full DB-scaled banjo bass sounds like! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Okay, I had to ask...... could it be played arco? 😇 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 On 31/01/2024 at 23:38, alyctes said: Okay, I had to ask...... could it be played arco? 😇 Since the OP hasn't responded yet, here is the relevant snippet from the ad: "Suitable for all styles except arco (using bow)" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 1 hour ago, Clarky said: Since the OP hasn't responded yet, here is the relevant snippet from the ad: "Suitable for all styles except arco (using bow)" Thanks. I thought I'd read it properly, but evidently not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timo Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 Sorry for the lack of response, I'm not getting notifications through. I've listed on behalf of my mum so I'm not with the bass often but I can hopefully sort some samples at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Still looking forward to those sound samples or a simple phone video of this interesting instrument being played Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timo Posted April 8 Author Share Posted April 8 I'm hoping to get hold of the bass later this week then I'll get something sorted 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 This, I have to hear! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 On 08/04/2024 at 10:14, timo said: I'm hoping to get hold of the bass later this week then I'll get something sorted Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Until the OP posts again, here are some other db banjos and a comparison with a db. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 My takeaway from that Banjo/DB comparison is just how uncomfortable the player looks when using the banjo. I reckon a 2-hour gig on that thing would kill your back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 I played something similar, at the Taybank Hotel in Dunkeld, a few years ago (they have acoustic folky jam nights). It had a fretted P bass neck attached and sounded great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 I'd prefer this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 2 minutes ago, Happy Jack said: I'd prefer this: Is that a Stroh between your legs, or are you just pleased to see me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 We agreed not to talk about that, Si ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneythebass Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 6 hours ago, gjones said: I played something similar, at the Taybank Hotel in Dunkeld, a few years ago (they have acoustic folky jam nights). It had a fretted P bass neck attached and sounded great. Sounds similar to my old banjo bass, fretless p-bass neck. Had a piezo pickup for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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