samkeen
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I've had a few questions about the model so thought I'd update. Whilst this bass has the 'M' shape, it is not of the 'M' series (a fairly recent series of basses created for a cheaper market than the IEP model). This bass predates that series by some years (a couple of guitar shops told me the M series started in 2002, but this bass was built in 95). So do not be put off, this is a very high calibre beastie -
It all depends on how competent you are slapping without having to use open strings. If all you can do is slap in E minor then it's all just w*nkery as others have said. If you're able to develop the techniques so that you can play anywhere on the bass then it's just as good a tool for expression as any other. I love it
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Some people are saying that they're in tune across the neck at the same point on the fret marker and Willis says he isn't - perhaps some luthiers are addressing the issue Willis came across and compensating the fret line position? -
What a beauty. Hope you find someone intereted. Good luck in an epic trade!
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Thanks guys!
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Matt Garrison and Hardien Feraud are using their thumbs to very good effect as well as multiple fingers. If you're using three fingers on the right make up lots of exercises using different numbers of notes in the left hand. A chromatic scale playing four notes per string will have you changing string on a different finger each time. You'll soon see what's most comfortable for you. Good luck!
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[quote name='chrkelly' post='612042' date='Sep 29 2009, 02:56 PM']Depends what it is. Try me (must be fretless though)[/quote] All I've got to trade is the Curbow M 7 string on here at the moment. Ah well
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[quote name='grumble' post='612037' date='Sep 29 2009, 02:51 PM']BassChat 'er, in plain English, a forum member Welcome Sam, you are just what I need, a teacher !! Shame I'm so far from Devon [/quote] Ah well! Feel free to ask me anything if you need advice, I might be able to help
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[quote name='walbassist' post='611345' date='Sep 28 2009, 10:15 PM']Why not get it defretted!? [/quote] Cheers for the comments. Two reasons; one: this is a rare and collectible instrument, Greg Curbow passed away a couple of years ago so this bass is an important example of his work (there weren't too many 7 strings around 14 years ago) so I really don't want to to anything that would alter it. Two: I think my musical voice lies within a smaller range than the Curbow produces and my playing style has developed away from playing chords. I'm planning to get a 5 string tuned E to C.
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Thanks for your comment! Yes, it is a good price, but it would be nice to shift it quickly (Michael Manring is teaching me next year and I really need to build up my fretless skills!), and to the correct buyer this bass is worth an absolute fortune, easily the price you mention, but I expect there aren't too many of those at the moment! It would certainly make a good investment to someone who's willing to hold onto it for a couple of years.
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Anything you'd consider trading? I have a wonderful Curbow 7 string for sale at the moment if you're interested!
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Are you interested in trade?
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Thanks!
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[quote name='spacecowboy' post='610900' date='Sep 28 2009, 03:08 PM']drooooooooool...[/quote] it is pretty drool inducing.....
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Hi skankdelvar, Thanks for the welcome. What's a BCer? Sam
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Beginner looking to buy first bass, appreciate views on a few models
samkeen replied to Silverwolf's topic in Bass Guitars
I still have the Squire P bass that was my first bass 11 years ago (I lend it to students, can't bear to get rid of it). They're cheap and nice to play. No problem getting an active bass that I can see, other than you'll be paying more. Good luck! -
Hi all, My name's Sam, I'm a bass player and teacher in Devon. Current setup: Musicman Stingray 3 band (w/ piezo) Curbow M 7 string (for sale - see bass sale page) EA iAmp 500 (the British model with the built in Sabine tuner) + EA VL210 cab. Looking for a great fretless 5 string, probably a Zon Sonus. Hope to speak to some of you soon! Cheers, Sam
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This beastie is a Curbow 'M' seven string bass from the workshop of the late great Greg Curbow. I love this bass, it's incredibly easy to play and the build quality's superb. It just doesn't get used enough to justify hanging onto it, especially when I'm on the lookout for a Zon Sonus 5 string fretless (trade anyone?) The neck is made from Curbow's famous rockwood (a birch ply soaked in phenolic resin, laminated and baked under high pressure and temperature). This thing just doesn't go out of tune, it's the most stable instrument I've ever come across. Beautiful, thick quilted maple top, Bartolini pickup and preamp, 3 band EQ with 3 way mid frequency selector switch, ABM bridge, Sperzel tuners. Bought from the Luthiers Access Group, see [url="http://luthiersaccessgroup.com/iscurbow1.html"]http://luthiersaccessgroup.com/iscurbow1.html[/url] It was built in 95 and is in excellent condition. A few tiny dings (happy to provide more photos if requested) and button scratch marks on the rear finish, but generally looks top notch. The clarity, punch and sustain of this bass is something to behold. Serious quality for this price. <s>Price: £1250 o.n.o. + P&P<s> NOW TRADED [attachment=33639:DSCN4788__Large_.JPG] [attachment=33640:DSCN4790__Large_.JPG] [attachment=33641:DSCN4803__Large_.JPG]
