Jezyorkshire

Had 2 people come and play the bass so far, I must say how great it actually sounds, open and big, sure would make someone a great Xmas present lol, I have been playing it a little but definitely realise it’s doing me more harm than good with my RSI!

Thanks, a chap came to play it a few weeks ago and was surprised how open it sounded, it was nice to hear someone else play it who was better than me, sounded great

I don’t have a car now lol but funnily enough my Sister lives in Southampton, can’t see it fitting on my motorbike !

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I’m certainly not in a rush to sell, longer I have it the more I appreciate it

That’s a great buy for someone

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Hi Mary, yes I still have the bass, any questions welcome , feel free to message me if you would prefer, regards, Jez

Thanks mate, to be honest I might change my mind yet lol! was getting a lot of playing in but it’s all turned to stinky poo, hope your well mate

Just had a friend round who wants me to do some recording, does my head in when this happens, I end up changing my mind lol

Without looking at the certificate I’m sure this was made in 2008

Bought this bass last year from fellow basschatter Ian Davies, I bought it as an upgrade and also as I had begun to play more and was getting out and about playing more with others, I had also had it checked over by Neal Heppleston and he made me a new Bridge and I had new Spiro Weichs fitted, I’m not in a hurry to sell the bass so the price is firm and is what I paid for the bass from Ian, the work Neal has done has improved it further. Im selling as I don’t see myself making a lot of use of it in the future. Here is the info from the sales post that Ian provided - Paul is well known for making fantastic double basses in the English/Italian style. I’ve been fortunate to commission and own 3 of his basses and each one has been amazing and a delight to play! Paul describes his soloist model as, “A great little bass, with classic Italian styling, good for Arco work, jazz, or general gigging. Compact and easy to transport, but with a big sound, a very versatile bass.” I’ve used this bass in all kinds of settings, big classical symphonies, chamber music, solo recitals, recordings, jazz groups of all sorts and music theatre/pit work and I’ve always been very happy with how great it sounds and plays. Also I’m amazed at how the bass holds up against others that are bigger and much more expensive. The particulars for this one are as follows: length of back: 43” string length: 41” rib depth: 8 1/2” (8 3/4’s at the widest point on the lower bout) upper bout: 20” lower bout: 25 1/2” varnish is red, golden, brown swell back of lightly flamed maple (most of Paul’s basses are flat back and plainer wood) sides of medium flame maple neck and scroll of highly flamed maple front of medium grained Sitka spruce comes with a certificate of authenticity In 2013 Paul valued the bass at £7000, so it would be a bit more by now. Other Bryant basses and soloist models do come up for sale at lower prices but Paul made different levels of bass and this one is in the top of his range, Paul himself said that this bass was, ‘one of the better ones’. Also this particular bass has several more things going for it; swell back rather than flat (costs a lot more to make in the first place), much more flamed wood than is usual for a Bryant bass, it’s been played in a lot and the sound has really matured and improvement works by Malcolm Healey.

Beautiful man

I think possible buyers would prefer to see the strings rather than the packaging?

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Thomann mate, £192 with free shipping

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Hi man, the scale says for 3/4 - 4/4, seems there is only one size! As for tension I haven’t played the regulars but there is quite a bit of info on Talkbass regarding the comparison, seems that some find the regular gauge a bit tiring? Cheers, Jez

Great condition, been on bass 2 weeks, on my bass Spiros work better for me, will be posted 2nd class signed for UK only, price includes postege

Sold to a very nice chap!

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