Gamba vs. Violin vs. Busetto -

[LowDown Hal]

newbie doing his homework towards a first double bass


I tried search and failed. Can someone point me to the pro's & con's discussion?

I surmise there has to be an existing one?

If not, can anyone comment on the differences?

THANKS,
Hal

[drurb]

It's all about aesthetics-- well almost-- as violin corners can be prone to damage. That's never been an issue for me because I'm fanatic about bass-care. There is no difference in terms of sound or playability or anything functional.

Edit-- I just went to the Basses forum and typed "violin corner vs." in to the search box. I found this and this and this. I'm sure you could find more.

[Jason Sypher]

I do like my violin corners for picking the bass up from it's side, it's like having a nice secure handle whereas my gamba was a little on the slippery side...

[Marc Piane]

Yup. Though here's what you should do. Play some basses. Pick one that sounds good.

[Eric Hochberg]

Gambas are for he-men and she-women, violin corners are for pussies, and busetto are for nancy-boys, IMO.

[eerbrev]

It's all about cornerless basses. Even gamba corners are for pussies.

[mkandolf]

Originally Posted by Jason Sypher

I do like my violin corners for picking the bass up from it's side, it's like having a nice secure handle whereas my gamba was a little on the slippery side...

This.

[eh_train]

Originally Posted by Eric Hochberg

... and busetto are for nancy-boys, IMO.

I kinda get this. After having lusted for a busetto a long time, I got a Kohr hybrid a few years back. It never quite had the volume it should've. Then my spouse claimed it had "love-handles". Hadda sell it after that.

Cheers,

Paul (Eh_train)

[brandonwong]

Originally Posted by Eric Hochberg

Gambas are for he-men and she-women, violin corners are for pussies, and busetto are for nancy-boys, IMO.

Hey Eric,
That's hilarious.
I do find busettos lacking robustness and raw power tho.

Bran

[drurb]

Originally Posted by brandonwong

...I do find busettos lacking robustness and raw power tho.

That's the funniest one yet!

[Jason Sypher]

Oh my. You haven't played many Prescotts have you?

[Treyzer]

Originally Posted by Eric Hochberg

Gambas are for he-men and she-women, violin corners are for pussies, and busetto are for nancy-boys, IMO.

Thanks Eric, this made my morning! So Scotty was a Nancy Boy? A Sissy Mary so to speak?

[Marc Piane]

Originally Posted by Eric Hochberg

Gambas are for he-men and she-women, violin corners are for pussies, and busetto are for nancy-boys, IMO.

phew. I knew I wasn't a pussy or a nancy-boy. I just wasn't sure why.

[Eric Hochberg]

Originally Posted by Treyzer

Thanks Eric, this made my morning! So Scotty was a Nancy Boy? A Sissy Mary so to speak?

Only if he went by "Scotty" instead of Scott.

[LowDown Hal]

Well, I guess that's settled :-)

[Nathan Parker]

This was already settled here:

Gamba vs Violin Shape

Bass had it right. Play anything without violin corners at your own peril.

[lowEndRick]

I disagree with drurb, there are functionality concerns.

I find it much easier to stand on my hybrid with violin corners as opposed to my old gamba ply.

[drurb]

Originally Posted by lowEndRick

I disagree with drurb, there are functionality concerns.

I find it much easier to stand on my hybrid with violin corners as opposed to my old gamba ply.

I sit corrected! (I never stand on mine).

[E.P. Miller]

The rounded corner on the lower C bout of the busetto reminds me too much of the relationship between my mid-section and my belt. Violin corners or nothing for me.

[LowDown Hal]

THANKS GUYS,
I get it....


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