Double Bass christopher hybrid

[basic74]

hello, does anybody have recordings of a christopher hybrid?
"Christopher Professional DB300" I think it´s called..
I´m interested in arco and pizz and it would be great if you could state the strings used..
I´m thinking of buying one as a second instrument.. but I´d have to fly to try one out..
much appreciated!

 

[vanderbrook]

I've no recordings, but just in case it has any value to mention it, there is a "Christopher Professional Bass Model DB304T" for sale on the Denver craigslist site. I suppose you could contact the seller and see if s/he has any recordings.

 

[basic74]

hey thanks, I did.. no response yet.

 

[SunneyBoy]

HI I don't have any solo stuff with my Chrissy hybrid but did an album last year . It had new spirocores on it so its a bit brighter than usual and for my tastes but here's a link.

 

[basic74]

hey sunneyboy, thanks! nice playing, nice sound!
did you blend some pickup into the mic mix?
do you have any arco recordings?

 

[SunneyBoy]

Hey thanks, If I remember correctly we did track pickup but it never made into the mix. But we used two mics, DPA under the bridge and a neuman ( I forget which one) about 30cm from the treble side F hole.

Unfortunately I don't have any Arco clips my bow chops are embarrassingly horribly. When I pull my bow out I get attacked by flocks of flying geese.

 

[Thumpie]

Don't you think that recordings are of very limited use? So much depends upon type of mic, and mic placement...

 

[basic74]

of course recordings are of limited use. but I think it´s nice to hear that it sound like a bass : ) believe it or not, I never had a hybrid in my hands.

 

[nilsrp]

Actually recorded nearly one year ago.
In the garden, recorded by a Zoom H2n.
Bonus are some pictures.
Beginner (still am) so don't complain.
Anyhow, problem I experienced due to wrong bridge angle.
DADDARIO HELICORE HH610 L 3/4 strings.

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Another more recent recording.



By the way.
Admire your playing.

 

[Silevesq]

The one I have it a DB303, I think.
Here is a video of last december, I can't remember if these are Velvet blue or Anima


It was through a mic and the full circle. Can't remember the mic and the amp was a Trace Elliot through an ampeg cab I think!

If you have any question let me know!