Beedster

As I'm thinking of buying a DB from them (among others), I'd quite like to know people's thoughts also? C

Have to say I'm falling in love with the Roth & Junius, given it's £1.5k over budget, someone please tell me it's crap

So folks, any views on how the following instruments might compare? Stentor Profundo [url="http://www.stentor-music.com/catalogue/html%20strings/22.htm"]http://www.stentor-m...0strings/22.htm[/url] Roth & Junius RJKE Master [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/rothjunius_europe_master_doublebass_2_3_4.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...ebass_2_3_4.htm[/url] Gedo 3/4 [url="http://www.gedo-musik.de/shop/product.php?id_product=820"]http://www.gedo-musi...?id_product=820[/url] Thomann Bohemia [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/media_bdbviewer_AR_313754.html?image=10&small=1"]http://www.thomann.d...mage=10&small=1[/url] Sinfonica [url="http://www.alangregory.co.uk/musicshop/Sinfonica_Antiqued_Gamba_Style_Double_Bass.html"]http://www.alangrego...ouble_Bass.html[/url] Westbury http://www.alangregory.co.uk/musicshop/Westbury_Gamba_Shape_Double_Bass.html C

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1379352828' post='2211634'] You are not that far from me Beedster (Stafford-ish), you are welcome to try my Gedo (I would like to hear what it is meant to sound like anyway!), mine is a solid top with Spirocore strings, no idea how well I have set it up but I can just about get a tune out of it Tim Toft's is near me so I am going to get it looked over next year and get them to set it up the best it can possibly be then at least I know I have got the best I can for my cash for now. [/quote] Thanks Pete, that's very kind and I may well take you up on it. Don't rely on me to make it sound like it should though [quote name='gcordez' timestamp='1379355245' post='2211684'] I bought a stentor profundo on eBay last week. Presumably that's the one you are talking about. Not quite in as new condition and has gone to the Luther to sort of some reglueing of seams and sorting out the nut and bridge, and a decent set of strings. But otherwise a very good purchase of a good bass at great price. Im gonna use it for a bit then move it on for same price plus the money spent on repair/improvements. It should be around £1000. If anyone wants to call dibs on it I can keep you in the loop. Should be finished with it in about 6weeks. Chris, this could be a good option for you? [/quote] Please keep me posted Greg (how many DBs do you have now BTW) Chris

Thanks Keith, I've PM'd today actually so we'll see if the neck is OK for my rather clublike fingers! Amazingly one of these in almost new condition sold on eBay last week for under £1000!

Folks As any of you who've been looking at the 'Items Wanted' or 'For Sale' sections will be aware, I'm doing some too-ing and fro-ing re DB/EUB etc at present. My transport problems are about to be solved with a new and larger car - long overdue - for both my instruments and my family, and I won't therefore be needing an EUB/travel DB. I had a budget for that of around £3k (with Clarky's Kolstein the front runner had I got my crap together). I recently sold my lovely old German flatback, partly because I wasn't gigging, but as much because I was worried that £4k's worth of beautiful late C19 German craftsmanship would one day become a few pounds of firewood if it wasn't played and maintained properly (my first daughter's physical affection for it was also worrying!!). Anyway, to cut to the chase. Whilst I love old instruments, I found owning a 100 year old DB too anxiety inducing, and I didn't dare gig it more than a handful of times. However, my current Rumanian squeeze is tonally, shall we say, agricultural, and whilst reliable, it's reliably pretty crap (great for root/fifth blugrass though). What does £3k get me in new or used but recently built instruments? Any recommendations? Like the car, I'm [u]NOT[/u] looking for an investment, I'm looking for a decent, reliable and robust instrument. Cheers Chris

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1379245211' post='2210168'] That's not very British is it now...randomly going up to a stranger and talking to them? Just not the done thing [/quote] It can get a little dull though can't it, the amount of times I've just wanted to get to the bar only to be caught by a guy wanting to inspect every control on my amp or discuss flats versus rounds.... Of course, if they bring me a pint I'm happy to discuss

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1379245006' post='2210162'] It might seem a daft question , but if you were there ,why did you not go and talk to the guy ? [/quote] Normally do of course, but had the kids we me and we had to leave mid set. I doubt he'd have appreciated a conversation at that point

If so, really liked your tone and playing (black Jag into TE 4x10). Sound was reminiscent of early RCHP, which was a pleasure and something of a surprise given we'd been told it was going to be C&W C

Sold Brian a Walkabout and an SWR head, both deals made more complex by long distances, family changes, house moves, inept couriers and the intervention of several intelligence agencies (I may have made the last bit up). We did it though, everything went to where it was supposed to go (despite initial bad signs when courier tracking suggested a package destined for Scotland was en-route to the midlands and vice-versa), and Brian walked the tightrope of patience and frustration with good grace and the constant sense of humour often required with couriers Top guy to deal with in every respect Chris

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1378594256' post='2202336'] I'm trying to imagine what use anyone would have for a 400W valve amp. I may be mistaken but I'm guessing that will be a tad loud? [/quote] +1

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1378621799' post='2202405'] Can't believe noone's mentioned Mesa Boogie Bass 400+! [/quote][quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1378548730' post='2201669'] Still some obvious names missing [/quote] [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1378552781' post='2201731'] Let me guess - Mesa 400+? ;-) [/quote] [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1378555783' post='2201769'] I thought this was about the definitive tube amp though? The Mesa is up there with the contenders, so are a few Ampegs. Don't discount the obvious choices (and re price, I've seen 400+s go for under £500). [/quote] Bit late where you are Kiwi? I was kinda mentioning it without mentioning it all long really anyway

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1378558157' post='2201800'] Great post Jack, being committed to your gear is important. Bit like a relationship, you get more out of it when you're not always looking elsewhere for something more. [/quote] And I'm not unaware of how hypocritical that sounded