Recent content by robbyoxoby

Hi Everyone, I'm looking for photos of basses by Poehland and Fuchs. I have a 1928 bass I am using as a pattern, but it's had some modifications done and I'm hoping to find some photos of what the original looked like (especially the upper bouts). If you have one, or photos of one, I would...

Does anyone know what recording Slam Stewart's "Big Noise from Winnetka" is from? I'm trying to get recording of it, but the only version I know is on the myspace page.

Hi, Does anyone know if there are charts written out for Chambers' compositions "Minor Run Down" and "Four Strings"? I'm not looking for transcriptions of his solos, rather the lead sheets for these pieces. Thanks Rob

Hi, Does anyone know if there are charts written out for Chambers' compositions "Minor Run Down" and "Four Strings"? I'm not looking for transcriptions of his solos, rather the lead sheets for these pieces. Thanks Rob

Hi, I'm selling my old bass. Information at link below Link Removed King Mortone double bass for sale. Made in Cleveland, serial number 4389 (depending on the web site you look to, this dates the bass as 1951 or 1961; one site lists this serial number as 1941). The bass currently has gut...

Hello, Recently, I have had a lot of people talk to me about the German or Italian characteristics of various basses. I was wondering if anyone could help me out in understanding these differences. What physical features of a bass a characteristically German or Italian? Can anyone suggest a...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had heard of or had any experiences with basses made by Nicola Alagia? The bass is of Italian origin, flat back, and made around 1960. Any information would be appreciated. Rob