bass direct

[NickA]

Seems bass direct are determined to get into double basses.  And indeed, why not.

 

First the Chinese bass (£3500) and now what claims to be a real genuine nice old bass:

 

https://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/SAXON_Upright.html

 

Is it really a seven grand bass? If so, what's it doing at bass direct rather than Thwaites, Tofts, Turners etc? 

 

Not the first place I'd go double bass shopping, but it seems Tom Martin has had a go at it, so who's to argue.

[Bunion]

Maybe it was used in exchange for something the owner wanted, particularly if it hadn’t been used in awhile 

[Bloopdad1]

On first look it seems a little pricey? 

Loads of these type basses available in "musical chairs" for sale section for a lot less... 

To warrant that price I'd expect provenance and some history. 

No details of dimensions, string stop, repairs etc? 

(mind you, it might have been worth a bit more before Martins got their hands on it 😂) 

[NickA]

33 minutes ago, Bloopdad1 said:

might have been worth a bit more before Martins got their hands on it 😂) 

😂😂😂 How very dare you!

 

Bass Direct are not quite in the swing are they. "Saxon" quoted as a brand and a listing of the weight.  Surprised they don't mention the neck profile and string spacing 😆.

 

Marks for effort though.

 

[Beer of the Bass]

15 hours ago, NickA said:

😂😂😂 How very dare you!

 

Bass Direct are not quite in the swing are they. "Saxon" quoted as a brand and a listing of the weight.  Surprised they don't mention the neck profile and string spacing 😆.

 

Marks for effort though.

 

 

I presume they were told it's likely from Saxony, the bit of Germany bordering the Czech Republic, and it does look like that style of instrument.

[NickA]

For sure it's a bass from Saxony ... but they quote SAXON like it's a brand (like Fender).

 

I was actually in Saxony a few weeks ago .. passing through on the way home from working near Prague.  Tried to buy a black coffee in a service station and was told "das haben wir nicht; alles kommt mit milch" ... strange (and irrelevant) but amusing all the same.