Ian Christian Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 Greetings all! Long-time lurker, first-time poster. I just wanted to share with y'all my first instrument now that it's finished. This was a bass for myself to use when I play in the symphony. It's got some neat features like a removable neck, carbon fibre insert, compressed pine fingerboard, edge bumpers etc. I'm largely self taught so this was a long project I've had running in the background for 4 years. It's far from perfect but I'm generally quite happy and I learned a great deal in the process. If people are interested I'll answer questions and post more photos later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbow Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 This looks very cool! Great Job! Do you use this as your main instrument, and if so how does it sounds compared to other basses you have used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rue Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 Wow! I think that's beautiful! And if that's your first...double wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rue Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 ...sound clip??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Luthier Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 really nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Christian Posted November 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqbLsRkHpjQ Thanks everybody, here's a clip I just uploaded of the bass solo from Verdi's Otello. Apologies for the audio quality, this was done on short notice to submit to the VSA. To @Shelbow, yes this is now my main instrument. Compared to my previous bass, an 1895 prague bass, this is gutsy and very resonant, particularly in the low to mid range. It tapers off a little in thumb position but that may change as the bass opens up more. It's got a wolf on the octave A I need to sort out but first impressions are very positive. Edited November 16, 2021 by Ian Christian YT link was blocked. Apologies if this is against the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Coleman Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 Excellent! You did a great job. Ready to start the next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbow Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 I'm genuinely extremely impressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_N Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 Was 4 years ago about the time that Roger Hargrave did the double bass build? Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Televet Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Bravo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rue Posted November 17, 2021 Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 Sounds good! Thanks for uploading a clip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Christian Posted November 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 @Ken_NI think that bass was a bit earlier. That was a big inspiration for me on this one. Thanks for all the kind words fellas. @Thomas Coleman if a paying player comes along, sure! After all that sweat and toil now I want to do violins for a bit. They're so much... smaller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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