Recent content by Domcroce

I actually met Bob since I happened to take a trip to Denver a few weeks ago. We had a chat about the history of the bass and how it ended up in New York. He also has a great collection of basses in the Wheat Ridge Shop!

Photos as promised! Big thank you to Finlay and Gage in Maplewood Nj!!

Shen Gemunder would be worth researching!

Sounds great! It's a poplar back which gives a rich fundamental. Also, it's strung up with spirocores currently which are a little brash, but I plan on putting a set of Passione starks on there once it's ready.

Sorry to necro my own thread, but I bought the bass! Pictures to come once it's all set up

I’ve signed a sales agreement with a buyer for this bass today. Thank you to the talkbass community for helping me pass on my cherished instrument to the next generation of players

It’s a shoelace with two double boveda saddlebags tied to it. Like dampits but no refilling

Some tips for sight-reading from another bassist who struggles with a wandering mind: - Count rests on your fingers behind your bass (I've seen pro groups even do this). - Additionally, I like to mouth the counts "one-two-three-four; two-two-three-four". If you're worried about people looking...

To add: I don't play any jazz, this would be strictly for classical playing.

Hey folks, I've been bowing on passiones for about a year and it's time for me to look at my next set. I love how they speak, but before this, I played on a set of spirocores for a few years and really loved the tone and volume. Can anyone suggest a good middle ground, volume and brightness...

Great looking bow! GLWS

David Gage in NYC, Finlay and Gage in North NJ

I imagine that a flatback is even preferable for pizzicato, Shen basses are lovely at all levels!

This bass is gig ready with a new fingerboard and c extension! Will only be available for a little while longer before I put it on consignment for a higher price to cover fees. At this price point, a bass with an extension is hard to come by.

Thanks! It's the 6th Dragonetti Waltz