philw Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Don't all bid at once... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hand-Made-Double-Bass-Project-/290574935861?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Sting_Instruments&hash=item43a79da735#ht_12246wt_1066"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hand-Made-Double-Bas...ht_12246wt_1066[/url] P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMech Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Loving their use of a bass guitar nut, that's definitely gonna match the fingerboard radius well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) [quote name='ZMech' post='1263103' date='Jun 9 2011, 07:17 PM']Loving their use of a bass guitar nut, that's definitely gonna match the fingerboard radius well.[/quote] I think my eyes are playing tricks, as the "radius" seems to be asymmetrical and have a sharp ridge running the length... Edited June 11, 2011 by bartelby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 With it sat at £10.20 with 4 days to go, it could go as high as.......£10.20? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulKing Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 (edited) [quote name='bartelby' post='1263340' date='Jun 9 2011, 09:58 PM']I think my eyes are playing tricks, as the "radius" seems to be asymmetrical and have a sharp ridge running the length...[/quote] I agree it's a m*nger, but before you get too critical ... no your eyes aren't deceiving you. The sharp edge along the fingerboard you describe is a Romburg Bevel, designed to increase the vibrating area of the E string for increased volume. It's a pucker double bass design feature. oops. Now I feel superior, get me.... edit: Excellent, the profanity filter wouldn't let me say m*nger! Bet it won't say m*nge either. Or clunge. Ah. There, beat it. Edited June 12, 2011 by PaulKing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanark Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Wow - it's up to £37, with 22 bids. Plus £20 delivery. People really want this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I want it too....... because I want to cut it up and burn it Appologies to any of you who have bid on it, the feeling is purely personal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMech Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 (edited) [quote name='PaulKing' post='1265805' date='Jun 12 2011, 10:18 AM']The sharp edge along the fingerboard you describe is a Romburg Bevel,[/quote] Good knowledge! Wasn't aware it actually had a name, will have to remember that one. Got to appreciate the adverts attempted use of those magical marketing words, 'hand made'. Edited June 15, 2011 by ZMech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdstrings Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Ye gods! Someone actually bought it. And for £62 plus £20 shipping.... Wonders will never cease! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ficelles Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 [quote name='ZMech' post='1269611' date='Jun 15 2011, 07:43 AM']Got to appreciate the adverts attempted use of those magical marketing words, 'hand made'.[/quote] You're surely not suggesting it came out of a CNC machine? I dunno what you guys are bothered by really... could be an interesting project for someone who is into instrument DIY and with a bit of tidying result in a perfectly playable - if somewhat rustic-looking - EDB for not much money. I didn't bid btw ficelles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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