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Discussion in 'Basses [DB]' started by Bassguy87564, Sep 10, 2010.


  1. Sep 10, 2010 #1
    Bassguy87564

    Bassguy87564

    Jul 5, 2006
    NJ
    I just put a deposit down on a bass I needed an upgrade from my student bass here are the specs.
    Maker: Gotz
    Origin: German
    age: about 50 years
    Size 7/8
    once I pick it up ill post pictures but it looks really nice it has a spruce top with flamed maple sides and back. I got it at the David Gage's shop in nyc. I cant wait to have it in my possession :D
     
  5. Sep 10, 2010 #2
    IdealWay

    IdealWay

    Oct 18, 2006
    Asheville, NC
    Congrats! I greatly anticipate that day. How long have you been doubling?
     
  10. Sep 12, 2010 #3
    Will Yager

    Will Yager

    May 7, 2006
    Iowa City, IA
    Looking forward to pics!
     
  14. Sep 13, 2010 #4
    Bassguy87564

    Bassguy87564

    Jul 5, 2006
    NJ
    I have been playing for about 4-5 years some were in between there. My student bass just does not get the quality and volume I need now so I thought I should upgrade.
     
  18. Sep 25, 2010 #5
    Bassguy87564

    Bassguy87564

    Jul 5, 2006
    NJ
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    Its Finally HERE :hyper:
     
  22. Sep 25, 2010 #6
    forester

    forester

    Aug 6, 2007
    emmitsburg, maryland
    encouraging step up.
    *need more people in the house ;)
     
  26. Sep 25, 2010 #7
    salcott

    salcott Supporting Member

    Aug 22, 2007
    NYC, Inwood.
    Congratulations!
     
  31. Sep 25, 2010 #8
    tomshepp

    tomshepp Supporting Member

    Jan 11, 2006
    Maynard MA
    Nice Bass! Congrats!:hyper::hyper::hyper:
     
  35. Sep 25, 2010 #9
    MIKMAN

    MIKMAN

    Mar 4, 2008
    Larisa, Greece
    What a wonderful piece of art! Enjoy it!
     
  39. Sep 26, 2010 #10
    Bassguy87564

    Bassguy87564

    Jul 5, 2006
    NJ
    Thanks everyone I really cant get off of it really haven't stopped playing her today
     
  43. Sep 27, 2010 #11
    Jake deVilliers

    Jake deVilliers Commercial User

    May 24, 2006
    Crescent Beach, BC
    Owner of The Bass Spa, String Repairman at Long & McQuade Vancouver
    That's a pretty bass and I don't mean to rain on your parade, but who installed that hugely over-sized bridge?! :(

    The feet should be able to fit between the eyes of the f-holes and the pix don't show that...
     
  47. Sep 27, 2010 #12
    geoffbassist

    geoffbassist UK Double Bassist Supporting Member Commercial User

    Jul 17, 2006
    UK
    Founder - Discover Double Bass
    Looks great. Enjoy.
     
  51. Sep 27, 2010 #13
    Paul Warburton

    Paul Warburton

    Aug 17, 2003
    Denver, Co.
    That may be the nicest looking Gotz I've seen and I've known a few, but I gotta gotta agree with Jake that the bridge looks way too big for that bass. You say it's a 7/8, so even if it's a full size bridge.....? Maybe an odd bass bar placement?
     
  55. Sep 27, 2010 #14
    Eric Swanson

    Eric Swanson

    Oct 8, 2007
    Boston, MA
    Congratulations! Looks as if you got something really nice...

    Enjoy it!
     
  59. Sep 27, 2010 #15
    christ andronis

    christ andronis

    Nov 14, 2001
    Chicago
    ..that's a beautiful bass, but for some reason it looks small to me...not anywhere near a 7/8. You don't look like a big guy and the bass looks small next to you. Other than that....if it works, great!
     
  64. Sep 28, 2010 #16
    Bassguy87564

    Bassguy87564

    Jul 5, 2006
    NJ
    Yeah it is not a 7/8 for some reason on david gage's web site i think it said 7/8 it is really 3/4. I am not to sure the reasons for the large bridge I thought the same thing but it sounds amazing so I am not questioning it. The only thing I would say is the e string is a bit high but it is really not bad at all I really am in love with it. Next time I am back in david gage's store I will ask about it. I should also mention my bass is really 45 years old it was made in 1965. Paul I do have to say on the side there has been some repairs done but yeah compared to alot of pictures I've seen of Gotz mine does look in good shape.
     
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