Beedster Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 OK, following on from these two threads....... ...and about as tongue in cheek a title as could be given how many of them are out there, and somewhat cheeky given that I haven't even collected my new one (the ne on sale in the first thread above), but I'd love you know who's got one, what models, upsides/downsides (my drummer suggested that it might get rather hot on an outdoor stage for example which initially made me chuckle until I remembered a gig we did in May last year.......), PUPs, amplification, cleaning, storage.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) Specifications to be listed by @Happy Jack when he comes back home - they've changed a bit since he originally got his Ali DB. In the meantime, photos and videos Edit to remind you - click/press on the photos and they will display at full resolution. Edited January 18, 2023 by Silvia Bluejay 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Recent videos (I wasn't on sound for any of these, the festivals had their own sound team) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beedster Posted January 18, 2023 Author Share Posted January 18, 2023 Wow, that really is a thing of beauty, the finish is extraordinary 👍 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 4 hours ago, Silvia Bluejay said: Recent videos (I wasn't on sound for any of these, the festivals had their own sound team) This video allows you to play Spot The Basschatter. Hint: There are three to be found ... can you find them all, children? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blartfactor10 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Multitasking with the Pfretzschner https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10157680754269839&id=742769838 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blartfactor10 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Start to finish, refurbishment of my 4/4 Pfretzschner. I have another Pfretzschner body awaiting the same treatment, when time allows. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJ Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Fascinating work by @Blartfactor10 who happens to be local to me, and I have heard his Pfretzschner in action and can confirm its a lovely sounding beast. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 So, it arrived, here he is getting to know his new big brother I have to admit that I'm ever so slightly in love with this mongrel of a bass. The tone is WAY better than I expected, quite mellow yet articulate albeit with a rather baked-in low level reverb, courtesy I'd guess of the aircraft hanger-like construction. The first thing I discovered is that if it gets cold it rattles, and when there are around 150 screws into the metal it can be quite an ask to find which of them is causing the problem. The big test of course is how it responds in a room with a drummer and a mic, I'll be reporting back. One very happy owner, as the seller said, I now have custody, it's a responsibility I intend to take seriously 👍 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Restoration, or leave as is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 Just now, Happy Jack said: Restoration, or leave as is? Leave as is I think Jack, I really rather like it, it's clearly been on a journey and carries the battle scars and modifications to prove it, although I guess in time I might change my mind. I'm going to experiment with strings - Gamut G and D are going on this evening with incoming Eudoxa for A and E - and of course that can lead to a very special level of madness and expense before I even think about restoration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Have you appointed @Clarky in a consultancy role yet? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, Happy Jack said: Have you appointed @Clarky in a consultancy role yet? I can't afford his fees mate 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Think of the pocket money the kids could earn! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 Just now, Bunion said: Think of the pocket money the kids could earn! I know mate, I know, it had already occurred to me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 54 minutes ago, Beedster said: I can't afford his fees mate 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Have you seen the picture of Sting with his? Looks like a beauty and given all the work done by the Martin team I’m pretty sure it’s incredibly playable too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 So, metal polish ordered, next job is to identify which of the screws is rattling, which I suspect is going to go hand in hand with replacing the old, ugly and rusty flat-head screws with some nice, new and shiny cross head equivalents 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Redirecting this thread. Did the first gig with mine… Went for Golden Slaps and a K&K pickup, and it sounded great. Lots of admiring looks and plenty loud enough for a bit of busking. I still can’t play much, but everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and we got paid. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alumifin-Metal-Polish-Stainless-Aluminium/dp/B099F5LP9X/ref=sr_1_9?adgrpid=50766437902&hvadid=259098953720&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9045966&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8411255051468544437&hvtargid=kwd-308538419023&hydadcr=28179_1821129&keywords=aluminium+polishing+kit&qid=1681122532&sr=8-9 😉😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Happy Jack said: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alumifin-Metal-Polish-Stainless-Aluminium/dp/B099F5LP9X/ref=sr_1_9?adgrpid=50766437902&hvadid=259098953720&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9045966&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8411255051468544437&hvtargid=kwd-308538419023&hydadcr=28179_1821129&keywords=aluminium+polishing+kit&qid=1681122532&sr=8-9 😉😎 I prefer the rat look! The singer has a 1930s resonator which has been played in, so they match well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickA Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 On 10/04/2023 at 08:32, Burns-bass said: and we got paid What more can you say!! On 22/01/2023 at 18:57, Beedster said: Eudoxa for A and E Eudoxas on a tin bass? I guess some pigs deserve ribbons .. if you love those pigs enough. 🙂 🙂 I don't think anything would induce me to buy a metal bass ... but I love this thread. You're all quite, quite mad ... which makes the world a better place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, NickA said: What more can you say!! Eudoxas on a tin bass? I guess some pigs deserve ribbons .. if you love those pigs enough. 🙂 🙂 I don't think anything would induce me to buy a metal bass ... but I love this thread. You're all quite, quite mad ... which makes the world a better place. I love it. I play it in a 1930s Blues band where it’s keeping up with resonators and the like. It really does command some respect, and the audience loves it. Given we’re in the entertainment business, I reckon they’re great. Perhaps less so for orchestral gigs! Probably wouldn’t do for jazz (but I’ve got a Bryant bass for that. So all good!) Only another 59 gigs and it will have paid itself back! Edited April 11, 2023 by Burns-bass 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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