Tallboy Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 (edited) 3/4 size Double Bass. This is the perfect bass for any electric bassist who is serious about making the transition to double bass. Description from website: 'Conservatoire Double Bass from Stentor. Superior quality double bass outfit, hand-made from selected solid tonewoods. A popular choice with advanced students . Product Information: Hand-made double bass from selected solid tonewoods. Fully carved back and front. Ebony fingerboard. Special formula varnish. Good quality brass machine heads. ' I've owned this bass for about 5 years - It's taken me from EB to upright quite painlessly thanks to a good setup (and a couple of lessons!). After purchasing I invested in a quality luthier setup with Pirastro 'Jazzer' strings and a very low string height making it painlessly playable for a beginner. The price includes a K&K 'Bassmax' pickup and a strong black gig bag. All ready to gig !!! £850 Any trial welcome – I have a selection of amps to give any buyer a good idea of it’s amplified sound. Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Regards Chris. Edited August 6, 2008 by Tallboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 (edited) gonna give you a bump, for folks looking for a bass at this price level. I've got one like this which I use as a van bass (it lives in my regular gigs' band van) mine is not fully carved, apart from the front table, but for the money its easy to play and produces a decent tone. A really good buy for people wanting to try the water. Jake Edited February 22, 2008 by jakesbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallboy Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 [quote name='jakesbass' post='145332' date='Feb 22 2008, 09:20 PM']gonna give you a bump, for folks looking for a bass at this price level. I've got one like this which I use as a van bass (it lives in my regular gigs' band van) mine is not fully carved, apart from the front table, but for the money its easy to play and produces a decent tone. A really good buy for people wanting to try the water. Jake[/quote] Thanks Jake I know this will sound biased (because I do want to sell the bass) but you are spot on with your remarks. This bass has been so good for me. I originally started with really cheap student bass with a fixed soundpost and cheap stained wood fingerboard and was nearly put off playing for good!! . So pleased I tried something a bit more expensive which has had some care in it's construction. Just need someone to check it out and I know they'll be hooked on Double bass. Regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallboy Posted February 28, 2008 Author Share Posted February 28, 2008 A bump to bring to the attention of all those Eb'ers that really should take the plunge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluter Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Well, I'm hooked, sadly still financially challenged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallboy Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 Last chance - next stop Ebay..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overwater#1 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) Assuming this has gone to Ebay now?? Let me know if it hasn't, its a stunning looking bass for the price, and I 'may' be able to sort something. I have decided to start playing string bass again, so I need my own instrument. I was going to go down the fretless route for funk, but have found myself playing bass most of the time with big bands and jazz ensembles, and you cannot beat a string bass for that!!! I am in Blackpool also, and for a string bass, I should be able to sort out getting to Manchester possibly. Anyway, Cheers! Edited March 28, 2008 by overwater#1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallboy Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 Price reduced to £750. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxobass Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 [quote name='Tallboy' post='252154' date='Jul 31 2008, 03:35 PM']Price reduced to £750.[/quote] Hi.....think I`d be happy to buy this instrument. Any ideas about transporting it down to South Devon? Please e-mail me to chat. Saxobass= [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 This bass was sold in the summer, I transported it from seller to buyer (lucky coincidence of gigs) there is a bass of a similar nature around the corner from me I will let the seller know you are looking. Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxobass Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 [quote name='jakesbass' post='403972' date='Feb 9 2009, 01:16 AM']This bass was sold in the summer, I transported it from seller to buyer (lucky coincidence of gigs) there is a bass of a similar nature around the corner from me I will let the seller know you are looking. Jake[/quote] Cheers Jake....much obliged. ....Paul (Saxobass) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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