Joeseph Weiss Bass + Bow

[Davidoc]

It's from 2004, model 300. I'm getting rid of it because I don't play it anymore. I'm in the Washington DC area, so the buyer will have to be in driving distance to pick it up.

Price: $2000







The bow is lying around here somewhere. If you're interested and want pictures of it, let me know. Bag is also included. There are some minor scratches.

Email address: david.alan.oconnor@gmail.com

[jleguy]

Who did the setup, if it may be asked?

[Davidoc]

Original setup from Chuck Levin's

[MilesC]

Good. I'm looking to upgrade my bass and that is quite a good step up. What kind of strings are on it?

[Davidoc]

Originally Posted by MilesC

Good. I'm looking to upgrade my bass and that is quite a good step up. What kind of strings are on it?

I couldn't tell you the brand - they're the factory strings. The wrappings are purple, if that is any clue. The strings should be in good condition even though they've been on it for a few years since it's barely been played - I bought it anticipating becoming a music major in college, but ended up switching out of it before starting class. I can take a close up shot of the strings if that would help, just ask.

Also to note: The pickup is not included. The wires got ripped off when I tried to remove it.

[bassplayer57]

Are the strings solid purple in the pegbox?

[Francois Blais]

Originally Posted by Davidoc

I can take a close up shot of the strings if that would help, just ask.

A close shot of the strings balls will tell us if they're Pirastro Original Flexocors or Thomastik Dominants.

The silk lenght at the tailpiece makes me think they're Dominants, but...

Are the balls solid or do they have a hole?
Hole: Dominants.

(my guess, of course!)

[Davidoc]

Originally Posted by bassplayer57

Are the strings solid purple in the pegbox?

Yep, the winding completely cover the strings in the pegbox.

Originally Posted by francois

A close shot of the strings balls will tell us if they're Pirastro Original Flexocors or Thomastik Dominants.

The silk lenght at the tailpiece makes me think they're Dominants, but...

Are the balls solid or do they have a hole?
Hole: Dominants.

(my guess, of course!)

The string balls are brass colored, and do have a hole.

[bassplayer57]

I am almost 100% sure they are Dominants. They aren't original Flexocores because they are soild purple in the pegbox.

[MilesC]

What kind of bag does it come with?

[Davidoc]

^^^ It's basically like a gig bag for bass guitars, but really big, and has 2 pockets to store bows, several for misc things. It has backpack straps.

[MilesC]

Is it a hybrid, laminate or fully carved bass?

[MingusAmongUs]

Originally Posted by MilesC

Is it a hybrid, laminate or fully carved bass?

Hope I'm not out of line here but from this site, if it is in fact the same model we're talking about, it features:

"hand-carved spruce top,flamed maple back and ribs,German machine head,beautifully inlaid purfling, and hand-rubbed antique satin finish. High grade European tonewoods and ebony fingerboard."

http://www.chucklevins.com/inv.asp?d...%20Weiss&n=550

[Davidoc]

Originally Posted by MingusAmongUs

Hope I'm not out of line here but from this site, if it is in fact the same model we're talking about, it features:

"hand-carved spruce top,flamed maple back and ribs,German machine head,beautifully inlaid purfling, and hand-rubbed antique satin finish. High grade European tonewoods and ebony fingerboard."

http://www.chucklevins.com/inv.asp?d...%20Weiss&n=550

It's not that although maybe it's a similar model. I'm sure it's not exactly that because there's no flame on it, and the shape is different. This just says "model 300" on the inside, not VB300.

Originally Posted by MilesC

Is it a hybrid, laminate or fully carved bass?

I don't know - how would I tell?

[MilesC]

Well, the bass in the link that MingusAmoungUs had a spruce top, so I'm assuming it would be a hybrid. I really like that bass, I just don't want to buy another laminated bass.

[MingusAmongUs]

Originally Posted by Davidoc

I don't know - how would I tell?

It's sometimes a little tricky but the telltale sign is:

if you look closely at the inside rim of the ff holes, you will see 1 of 2 things:

- either a solid piece of wood, possibly with some grain or tool marks (like julienned carrots or something), or
- a cross-section of several layers of veneer glued on top of one another. You may also see this on the outside edges of the top and back, if there is any wear or delamination.

It's not always easy to tell but that's where I'd start. The ribs are a little more difficult and I can't think of a surefire way to tell, off the top of my head. maybe a luthier will chime in on that one.

[Davidoc]

Originally Posted by MingusAmongUs

It's sometimes a little tricky but the telltale sign is:

if you look closely at the inside rim of the ff holes, you will see 1 of 2 things:

- either a solid piece of wood, possibly with some grain or tool marks (like julienned carrots or something), or
- a cross-section of several layers of veneer glued on top of one another. You may also see this on the outside edges of the top and back, if there is any wear or delamination.

It's not always easy to tell but that's where I'd start. The ribs are a little more difficult and I can't think of a surefire way to tell, off the top of my head. maybe a luthier will chime in on that one.

The picture's a little blurry, but I hope that helps. It looks like one piece. It's definitely not a cross-section of of several layers.

[MingusAmongUs]

Pic is blocked.
Another thing I've observed -- and all it is is an observation, nothing more -- is that 99% of tops use spruce or some similar coniferous wood, and you can see the grain, in the form of tight lines running top to bottom across the whole of the table. Some plys may fake this well but most I've seen do not. Here's a perfect example that someone just posted:

[MilesC]

Is it still for sale?

[Davidoc]

Yes, and I found the bow.