Recent content by pacetownsley

I have an older 1x15 BE that's been in storage forever. The carpet is trashed, want to remove it. What am I in for? Can it mostly be done with an exacto knife and elbow grease, or is that optimistic? I don't much care how it looks as long as the carpet is gone. Also, heard Scott Devine talking...

I thought this thread had died a natural death and came back to find all these posts as well as some very thoughtful PMs. Thanks to everyone. I've decided to chill for now. After the last couple of months of looking and a few missteps, I'm finally getting a clearer idea of what I'm looking for...

Thanks for the suggestions. Nice to know that others have had this experience. I played the Kostein all day yesterday and it really is an impressive bass. If I was still a jobbing musician I'd buy it in a heartbeat. It's exactly what a lot of people expect from a bass, and it probably would...

Thanks, Eric. I found the Fendt you mentioned. It's funny that it sounds just like I imagined this one sounding after it's been played in a little. I agree that it sounds good, I just need to decide if that's a sound I want. Then I spent 20 minutes drooling over the Hawkes. Oh well.

"beat up Juzeks and frankenbasses" That's it EXACTLY. The mensure on the bass you guys are mentioning scares me. I'm not a big guy. Maybe the answer is that my expectations are unrealistic and I should wait and save my money.

Thanks, Herbie. Yea, I've been to Gage. I've been taking my Czech flatback there for a long time. I'm absolutely devoted to them -- best luthiers anywhere, and they've always treated me really well. I will check the classifieds here again. And Boston might be a good suggestion. Anyone...

I'm a hobbyist. I have two very decent little basses, but have decided it's time for something new. It's been several years since I bought a bass. I can spend around 9k. I've been scouring the city, and have been stunned to find nothing decent in that price range. I don't expect a Boosey...

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