Recent content by btonks

Here are some photos, including a look at the dark grey striations in the neck wood.

Thanks to everyone for your advice on the great bass hunt! I ended up connecting with Mark in Massachusetts after reaching out to both Mark the Luthier and String Emporium. Both had much better offerings than the local lease agents. Mark was really into getting the setup just right before I...

I saw those, and they look great in the photos! I reached out and I hope they're taking appointments amidst all this. Thanks to all for the help! I've also heard back from String Emporium, thanks to a lead PM'd to me here. they'll ship a Thompson to VT (well, NH) for $170. And they have a...

That's not too far, considering we all have extra time these days! Hopeful! There is a Christopher 103 and a "King Moretone" that I have not heard of in my research, everything else is out of my range. Also, the Thompson choices at String Emporium give me more hope for an affordable entry...

Hi All! After a month of searches, I am posting (first time) in hopes that someone out there has a lead on a 3/4 size double bass in my area. This would be my first DB. I've borrowed in the past and know I've got the love. I've reached out to some people on the classifieds and hope to hear...

A non-zero chance at that!

Hi Dick, This has to have sold. If not, let me know!