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2014/02/21 01:59:59
noldar12
Bassist: Gary Karr (one of only a handful of upright classical players to succeed as an international soloist on the instrument).  I have spent years seeking to emulate his bowing/tone, and his intonation is fabulous.
 
In terms of a bass: my preference would be hopelessly out of my price range.  I am thankful to have a solid wood carved bass (non-plywood) that sounds quite decent (a person who had it before me treated it brutally, so it has "issues" and "potential issues" and I got it fairly inexpensively as a result, several years ago).  But the sort of bass I would like (drool over) would now be in the $25,000+ class, either French, or better yet, Italian, from about 1850 or so (I do know what sort of sound that type of instrument has).  But again, I am very thankful for what I have, and it is better than I would have expected to get, given my circumstances.
2014/02/21 02:04:23
noldar12
Ok: to answer a humorous question seriously, or is that ... humorous question, seriously?
 
Oh, and dulcimer player or model (assuming mountain as opposed to hammered):
 
Player: no clear idea.
Maker/model: Blue Lion - wonderful tone, and the string length is quite reasonable (and compared to classical upright bass the dulicmer is sooooooo much easier to play).
2014/02/21 02:06:58
noldar12
And I must ask: did someone harm Monica?
2014/02/21 02:44:48
jamesg1213
Danny Thompson.
2014/02/21 04:35:47
craigb
jamesg1213
Danny Thompson.




That's a bass???
 

2014/02/21 04:42:34
SteveStrummerUK
 
I love my US Fender Jazz.
 
The slim neck profile down at the nut makes it a joy to play for someone with stumpy little fingers (like me).
 
 
2014/02/21 05:44:31
Kev999
I'll say Jack Bruce because I happen to be in the middle of reading his biog "Composing Himself".
 
2014/02/21 06:00:49
craigb
I actually had a hankerin' for a custom Eccleshall 335 bass many moons ago.  Even talked with Chris Eccleshall about it once...
(But lack of funds and need Cure'd that - pun intended for the Simon Gallup fans out there.)
2014/02/21 06:17:58
Karyn
Bass Cowbell (with mute)
2014/02/21 07:13:48
spacey
Before I answer you I have a few questions.
 
How many kinds of basses did Juan make?
Why can't I choose more than Juans'? Are they being given away?
Where did you hear about this?
How long do I have to make a choice?
Do I get to play them or just Juan?
Will I get to play Juans bass or have to go with pic(s)?
Is there shipping charges? Will Juan take care of that if there is?
Does Juan make basses or is a middleman?
 
Forget it. I have a bass and it plays fine.
 
 
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