Planet Violin again and perhaps better, or at least more normal?

DapperSlapper · #1 03-08-2007, 12:18 PM

Planet Violin was mentioned in earlier postings of a strange looking acoustic/electric upright. Planet Violin has another now, or at least I just noticed it on E-Bay.

Has anyone any experience with this one?

It looks nice and the price is right, 3/4 comes in 4 or 5 string version. Only 16:1 tuners and probably not real ebony neck or fittings and of course an inexepensive looking pickup/preamp system. The guy sent me a response from one of his buyers who praised the sound. Yes, yes I know that at least at some point you get what you pay for. Just curious guys so let me here from you. I am getting my first (upright) bass, do not have a mint of money and am watching the China bass market (among other stringed instruments from there) explode before my very eyes on E-Bay and elsewhere. Just want a sound I can live with for a couple of years until I can upgrade and since this one can also go electric seems like it could overcome shortfalls of possibly sounding not so hot when just played acoustically. Thank you!

Thedeadking · #2 03-09-2007, 10:40 AM

Im also enterested in these newer models too.600 shipped for a 5 string upright sounds pretty good.

DapperSlapper · #3 03-09-2007, 10:53 AM

DeadKing: Do you already own an upright?

Thedeadking · #4 03-09-2007, 04:25 PM

No not at the moment I had been borrowing one for about 2 months now and need to give it back. Im to poor still to afford my own, thats why these seem so appeling to me.

bassbob · #5 03-11-2007, 08:52 PM

I tried a couple of PV's prototypes for this model and the secret is nothing special. The construction technique for the basses is to use flat plywood for the back and front. No swell on these babies. I think you can take your chances on a CCB made in the traditional manner and maybe make out better anyway.

I kinda liked the Sojing EUB's they had for awhile. Those had a plywood core with a hardwood veneer on the front and back. Kinda shaped like a figure eight. Very big and hard to transport but cool nonetheless. The guy in texas is still selling these for about $6-700.

ZombieGhosTrain · #6 03-11-2007, 09:27 PM

Hey Dan I just noticed this thread. I also didn't notice the flat front/back, looks like the stain in the pictures is colored to emulate an arch.