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Double Bass Busetto or Violin shape?

#22
drurb said:
Oh, I was hoping that old thread would have been left for dead! :)
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Its like one of those horror movies where the thing just keeps getting up...:)

What I remember from the last go-round was that it was about looks and style, but a luthier confirmed some conjecture that the gamba was the quickest to build, with the violin and busetto shapes following suit, in general terms.
 
#24
Eric Swanson said:
Its like one of those horror movies where the thing just keeps getting up...:)

What I remember from the last go-round was that it was about looks and style, but a luthier confirmed some conjecture that the gamba was the quickest to build, with the violin and busetto shapes following suit, in general terms.
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They say we readily forget pain. It's an adaptive response. I won't remind you of the other nonsense...
 
#28
Okay,

That Woodbury bass really is melting!
One last variation, which I thought was dead sexy, was the violin corner upper bout/busetto lower bout. A TBer from Toronto had a Pollman like this which was for sale about a year ago....

Because I've always liked Busetto's, I'll offer the opinion that the rounded edges allow you to play lines that are smoother, more "choice", and "tastiest"!

Cheers,

Paul (Eh_train)
 
#29
Once again I am in your debt Drurb! I actually did try to do a bit of research. I found
the Gamba shape most appealing yet the majority of Gambas were violin shaped. This
added to my confusion - until now. Now that smooth shape is indeed very appealing
too!! Bussetta - not appealing to me - except to appreciate them for their specialness
as a mere onlooker. Thanks for the class guys!
 
#31
ROCKWOOD said:
Once again I am in your debt Drurb! I actually did try to do a bit of research. I found
the Gamba shape most appealing yet the majority of Gambas were violin shaped. This
added to my confusion - until now. Now that smooth shape is indeed very appealing
too!! Bussetta - not appealing to me - except to appreciate them for their specialness
as a mere onlooker. Thanks for the class guys!
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I feel like I'm in a Firesign Theater skit!! :eek:
 
#34
I really tried to find the sight that led me to the
conclusion that Gamba made other style basses. I am
interested primarily in his shape & was surprised by that
sight only showing other styles "built" by him. At the
time it made sense for him to at least start out with an
existing design in mastering his trade - but I have not
found any sources for his biograph. So, my statement
was at best rash & obviously uneducated.
 

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