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Hey, Personal experience tells me that Acoustic image suck for double bass. I had a combo, light as a feather, with the 10 & downfiring 5 for a Double Bass & the thing couldn't handle it! Had it brought back from the states too. had to get shot of it, & glad I did! Ampeg, the Mutts Nutts!

Take it quick! Mind you.............................. What area do you live in as you probably need it looked at, as there really are a few things that if they're wrong with it, you can scrap it !

Well done, but it sounds like maybe you could do with some technique lessons for the cramping & how to avoid it, as there are plenty of tricks you can do!

I've got a big front garden you could plough if that was the case, I really want to grow my own vegetables next year! Anyway, don't need the cover on the bass, just my techniques good enough (although maybe my goodlooks & cool hair help too)

If you play it right, it can have a somewhat "moistening girl effect". I only know this as I've been told on many occasions that my playing technique has done that. Well, that said, I'm not gonna reveal my secret, or even brag, just to say I am indeed a "slapper".

Hi Paul, I thank you for your time in your response & you're quite entitled to your "opinion" of course, although it might not have been put the most eloquent way! No one said I needed to shift her quickly, but it sounds to me like you just might no someone that would be happy to take her off my hands the 30 percent cheaper you quote. Anyway, that said, when the time is right & so is the person, Karma will take its natural course. Nice picture by the way, although I couldn't really see myself at this point having my photo taken with a bow! So, what bass, or basses do you play, & with what set-ups if i may be so inquisitive? Maybe you could be so kind as to pass me the details of the Vintage bass freak in Holland? Oh, forgot to mention, who says that those that want to buy 'that special bass' are waiting for Kings and Kays? I'm sure there are way more unusual & special basses out there!

Wow, you guys are all quiet!

Do you know how to slap, if not, you're pretty buggered for Rockabilly!

I could have sworn he asked for Rockabilly, but Demented Are Go, thats some of the most Psychobilly stuff you can get!!! P.S. Thats my bass teacher playing on that! Try some Carl Perkins or early Elvis (54-56)

What type of music do you want to record???

BEAUTIFUL 1940'S DOUBLE BASS, IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, WITH PROFESSIONAL SET-UP, INCLUDING NEW SOUND POST. GOOD SET OF THOMASTIC STRINGS, COMES WITH CASE. PHENOMENAL BIG SOUND, GREAT TONE & VERY GOOD SUSTAIN. VERY UNUSUAL WHITE BAKELITE TUNING KEYS. WOULD SUIT JAZZ,BLUES, SWING,ROCKABILLY OR ORCHESTRAL PLAYER. REGRETTABLE SALE DUE TO NEW MORE UNUSUAL TOY, BUT NEEDS TO GO, NOW AT £ 1995 OVNO

BEAUTIFUL 1940'S DOUBLE BASS, IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, WITH PROFESSIONAL SET-UP, INCLUDING NEW SOUND POST. GOOD SET OF THOMASTIC STRINGS, COMES WITH CASE. PHENOMENAL BIG SOUND, GREAT TONE & VERY GOOD SUSTAIN. VERY UNUSUAL WHITE BAKELITE TUNING KEYS. WOULD SUIT JAZZ,BLUES, SWING,ROCKABILLY OR ORCHESTRAL PLAYER. REGRETTABLE SALE DUE TO NEW MORE UNUSUAL TOY, BUT NEEDS TO GO, NOW AT £ 2095 ONO

It's the one that all the Rockabillies want & can't get! P.S. Thanks for asking!

Now that's strange, no one even asked what my new toy is.

BEAUTIFUL 1940'S DOUBLE BASS, IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, WITH PROFESSIONAL SET-UP, INCLUDING NEW SOUND POST. GOOD SET OF THOMASTIC STRINGS, COMES WITH CASE. PHENOMENAL BIG SOUND, GREAT TONE & VERY GOOD SUSTAIN. VERY UNUSUAL WHITE BAKELITE TUNING KEYS. WOULD SUIT JAZZ,BLUES, SWING,ROCKABILLY OR ORCHESTRAL PLAYER. REGRETTABLE SALE DUE TO NEW MORE UNUSUAL TOY, BUT NEEDS TO GO, NOW AT £ 2095 ONO Anyone Interested? THANKS

BEAUTIFUL 1940'S DOUBLE BASS, IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, WITH PROFESSIONAL SET-UP, INCLUDING NEW SOUND POST. GOOD SET OF THOMASTIC STRINGS, COMES WITH CASE. PHENOMENAL BIG SOUND, GREAT TONE & VERY GOOD SUSTAIN. VERY UNUSUAL WHITE BAKELITE TUNING KEYS. WOULD SUIT JAZZ,BLUES, SWING,ROCKABILLY OR ORCHESTRAL PLAYER. REGRETTABLE SALE DUE TO NEW EVEN MORE UNUSUAL TOY, BUT NEEDS TO GO AT £ 2195 OR CLOSE OFFERS. THANKS

Hi Amy, Just wondered how you're getting on with your bass search & if you're going to make it down to London at all? Mark

BEAUTIFUL 1940'S 3/4 LAMINATED DOUBLE BASS, IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, WITH RECENT PROFESSIONAL SET-UP,INCLUDING NEW SOUND POST. GOOD SET OF THOMASTIC STRINGS, COMES WITH CASE. PHENOMENAL BIG SOUND, GREAT TONE & GOOD SUSTAIN. VERY EASY TO PLAY DUE TO NICE SLIM NECK, MAKING SPEED & FINGERING POSITION A BREEZE. VERY UNUSUAL WHITE TUNING KEYS. WOULD SUIT ROCKABILLY, SWING, JAZZ, OR BLUES PLAYER. REGRETTABLE SALE AT 2195 O.N.O.

Hey Steve, If you've got a lot of patience you could always try & do it yourself, but good luck around the scroll, & take it from me, you're looking at a hell of a long & laborious task. Cost wise, it really depends on time, but don't expect it to be cheap!

Hiya, I looked at the photos & I don't think you have a problem with the bridge, as it's only a slight warp. As for the soundpost, I don't know of any shops, but you should certainly not be charged more than £20 for a re-fit. It's best to loosen the strings off a bit as the soundpost has dropped. Hope that helps & good luck.

Hi, You should firstly check the bass for any repairs & if so, how secure they are. Check the body for cracks too, especially anywhere near the bridge area. Check for buzzing noises when you play the bass. Make sure all the tuning keys turn properly. Theres lots more, but use common sense really & if in doubt, don't buy & keep looking!