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12-15-2008, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Bass  You've got this backwards. The vortexes disrupt the sound, and the extra mass of the violin corners dampen the vortex effect. 
I wouldn't say I think Busettos are ugly, but I certainly do prefer violin shape. | Oh, I was hoping that old thread would have been left for dead! 
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12-15-2008, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by drurb Oh, I was hoping that old thread would have been left for dead! | Its like one of those horror movies where the thing just keeps getting up...
What I remember from the last go-round was that it was about looks and style, but a luthier confirmed some conjecture that the gamba was the quickest to build, with the violin and busetto shapes following suit, in general terms. |
12-15-2008, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Bass You've got this backwards. The vortexes disrupt the sound, and the extra mass of the violin corners dampen the vortex effect.
I wouldn't say I think Busettos are ugly, but I certainly do prefer violin shape. | Whoops! You're right. I was thinking backwards....
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12-15-2008, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Eric Swanson Its like one of those horror movies where the thing just keeps getting up...
What I remember from the last go-round was that it was about looks and style, but a luthier confirmed some conjecture that the gamba was the quickest to build, with the violin and busetto shapes following suit, in general terms. | They say we readily forget pain. It's an adaptive response. I won't remind you of the other nonsense... |
12-15-2008, 10:59 AM
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How about this Woodbury-Burritt bass?
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12-15-2008, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ehochberg How about this Woodbury-Burritt bass? | Whoa, look at them "love handles!"  |
12-15-2008, 11:45 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maui | | | Of all the Busettos I've seen, that's the Bussettiest. |
12-15-2008, 11:52 AM
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That Woodbury bass really is melting!
One last variation, which I thought was dead sexy, was the violin corner upper bout/busetto lower bout. A TBer from Toronto had a Pollman like this which was for sale about a year ago....
Because I've always liked Busetto's, I'll offer the opinion that the rounded edges allow you to play lines that are smoother, more "choice", and "tastiest"!
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12-15-2008, 09:02 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA | | | Once again I am in your debt Drurb! I actually did try to do a bit of research. I found
the Gamba shape most appealing yet the majority of Gambas were violin shaped. This
added to my confusion - until now. Now that smooth shape is indeed very appealing
too!! Bussetta - not appealing to me - except to appreciate them for their specialness
as a mere onlooker. Thanks for the class guys! |
12-15-2008, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ROCKWOOD Once again I am in your debt Drurb! | Happy to help Quote:
Originally Posted by ROCKWOOD I found the Gamba shape most appealing yet the majority of Gambas were violin shaped. |  |
12-16-2008, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ROCKWOOD Once again I am in your debt Drurb! I actually did try to do a bit of research. I found
the Gamba shape most appealing yet the majority of Gambas were violin shaped. This
added to my confusion - until now. Now that smooth shape is indeed very appealing
too!! Bussetta - not appealing to me - except to appreciate them for their specialness
as a mere onlooker. Thanks for the class guys! | I feel like I'm in a Firesign Theater skit!! 
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12-16-2008, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ROCKWOOD I found the Gamba shape most appealing yet the majority of Gambas were violin shaped. This added to my confusion - until now. | Well, maybe you're not confused anymore. But I am! |
12-16-2008, 11:19 AM
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12-16-2008, 05:31 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA | | | I really tried to find the sight that led me to the
conclusion that Gamba made other style basses. I am
interested primarily in his shape & was surprised by that
sight only showing other styles "built" by him. At the
time it made sense for him to at least start out with an
existing design in mastering his trade - but I have not
found any sources for his biograph. So, my statement
was at best rash & obviously uneducated. |
12-16-2008, 05:42 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maui | | | Well, it's good to clear that up.
I had a carved bass built by Billy Joe Gamba. |
12-16-2008, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Marcus Johnson Well, it's good to clear that up.
I had a carved bass built by Billy Joe Gamba. | I didn't know he was a Billy Joe. So, we have:
Billy Joe Gamba
Frederico Busetto
Johannes Violin
Oh, and let's not forget:
Kurt Kornerless
Rocky, look here. |
12-16-2008, 05:58 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maui | | | Let's not forget Baba Rebab. |
12-16-2008, 06:01 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denver, Co. | | | Note Rocky, that gamba wasn't a person....
As said in drurb's link...Italian for "viol for the leg" or just plain ole' "leg viol"
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12-16-2008, 06:41 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA | | | Thanks again drurb & also to Paul Warburton. I did read through the link:
[...viola da gamba, meaning "viol for the leg,"... ]
Time to study more........... |
12-16-2008, 06:46 PM
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