Recent content by WTDhimself

I bought this baby. Instrument was exactly as advertised, and Bruce was great to deal with. Good transaction.

I'm in Victoria, willing to drive up to look at her.

Where in BC is the instrument located. Comox?

Yes, I saw that video and a couple of others. That's what got me started on this thing in the first place. What a sound

Mirko from MK got back to me with a price list. The lower-priced models (Studio and Jazz) will end up about 2300-2500 Euros by the time they are properly fitted out and shipped. The new BSX Allegro is about $3000 US AFAIK, so there isn't much to choose for price. Mirko also gave me contact info...

Thanks for the suggestion. I've written for prices/options and I'll post whatever they come back with. There is one model listed on e-bay new at $1840 US plus about $200 shipping. I have also seen a few ads here for the BSX Allegro Upright Electric Bass used ranging from $1000 - $1700 plus...

Thnx DoubleMidi. I've seen lots of your posts and I know you are knowledgeable about this stuff. I have lusted after the MKs but thought they are out of my price range, especially for an old guy just dipping his toe in the water. Prices I've seen are around $3400 plus an amp, which would sow...

Thnx for the response. What do you use as an amp with these? I've read that a lot of moifications are required to get a decent sound. Is that correct?

Thnx for the tip. Reported the post.

Just noticed I was in the wrong forum. Newbie mistake. can the mods put it in the right place or should I re-post?

Just joined, and the first thread I see describes my situation almost exactly. Only difference, I played an upright acoustic bass and earned a living from it for a couple of years, mainly cocktail lounge/country club dances/small jazz ensembles. I was self-taught and not that good, but I knew...