Double Bass New Standard Database

[Deleted member 5551]

Here's a more recent picture....the quality is pretty bad-i lifted it from a DVD of the performance.

 

[fclef ed]

I bought this new for $1600 back in '96. It's a Lidl, and it has really developed a nice sound. I use Pirastro Obligato A,D, G strings. Also a Sprirocore E string

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[Deleted member 5551]

At jazz night at my college awhile ago, sorry there's more Alex than bass there..



This pic doesn't sport a disheveled bassist (me), but it does have my bombed out college dorm room. Remember those days?



Remember? I'm still in those days. Thus far it's been a blast.

 

[Peck_Time]

New Standard #250:



(sorry about the funny angle- it looked fine on my mac).

 

[TimoMetzemakers]

I just received #249, a hybrid lefty Cleveland. Everything that has been said about those basses is true, and more. Fantastic deep rich sound, unbelievable projection, great setup, almost plays itself. A truly marvelous bass.

Here are some pics, but unfortunately my little daughter broke the digital camera, so I had to use my phone to make them. Hope you don't mind the inferior quality.

Enough for now---gotta play!

 

[waltzfordebby]

i want one so badly but i don't have the extra money to stretch or the 10-12 weeks to wait... i'm buying a carved down in L.A. for a little under 3 grand and shipping up to new york in august...

 

[Uncletoad]

I just received #249, a hybrid lefty Cleveland. Everything that has been said about those basses is true, and more. Fantastic deep rich sound, unbelievable projection, great setup, almost plays itself. A truly marvelous bass.

Here are some pics, but unfortunately my little daughter broke the digital camera, so I had to use my phone to make them. Hope you don't mind the inferior quality.

Nice phone. The camera on my phone makes everything look like '70's airbrushed porn.

Are the hybrids still coming with solid sides? They used to have solid sides on everything then moved to laminated sides on the laminated top instruments. Didn't know if the top and sides were solid or just the top these days.

Looks Fantastic.

I've been contemplating a hybrid or carved one myself.

 

[Deleted member 5551]

Timo-your camera phone takes better pictures than my digital camera.

Congrats on the bass. I'm getting ready to put a new set of Spiro Weichs on mine [i get about a year out of a set of strings].

 

[TimoMetzemakers]

Are the hybrids still coming with solid sides? They used to have solid sides on everything then moved to laminated sides on the laminated top instruments. Didn't know if the top and sides were solid or just the top these days.

Hmm... In fact, I don't know. It's easy to see that the top is carved and that the back is laminated, but I'm not sure what the ribs are made of. Perhaps Arnold or Wil could chime in?

 

[bassist14]

timo,
thats the first new standard in europe i know of. (the first completed one, as they are made in germany afaik)
how much did you pay for the shipping?

 

[TimoMetzemakers]

PM sent for the details, but the total cost of the operation for me including shipping, VAT, import taxes was around 6500 euros.

I have tried several basses that cost over €15K that I liked less, and since I'm a lefty who tried but failed to learn to play the bass the "right" way, buying used wasn't an option for me anyway.

The truth is that even for us Europeans, as long as the exchange rate remains as favorable, this bass is a total steal.

 

[bassist14]

timo
thanks for the info.

(i´ve just seen bassstef and panos viewing this thread,
i think we have to organise a european-talkbass-cleveland-check-get-together in bordeuax... )

 

[TimoMetzemakers]

i think we have to organise a european-talkbass-cleveland-check-get-together in bordeuax...

In fact, me and some members of the french version of talkbass are trying to organize our own version of a belchfest in La Rochelle, France, maybe in July or August...

Of course, apart from that, everybody is welcome to check out the bass anytime.

 

[bassist14]

In fact, me and some members of the french version of talkbass are trying to organize our own version of a belchfest in La Rochelle, France, maybe in July or August...

...interesting...

Of course, apart from that, everybody is welcome to check out the bass anytime.

ok, and if anybody wants to play my kay...welcome in bremen...

 

[bassist14]

now a little bit more on topic:
does anybody know where theses basses (the blanks) are made?

 

[LyleRyan]

Are the hybrids still coming with solid sides? They used to have solid sides on everything then moved to laminated sides on the laminated top instruments. Didn't know if the top and sides were solid or just the top these days.

I got a hybrid Cleveland about a month ago. It came with laminated sides, noticed by my luthier, confirmed by Wil.

Unfortunately, this wasn't the right bass for me, and I shipped it back.

....Lyle

 

[Deleted member 5551]

now a little bit more on topic:
does anybody know where theses basses (the blanks) are made?

I realize this probably isn't as specific as you'd like, but according to the New Standard site [under The New Standard Bass Story] it says in a small shop in Germany.

Here's the direct quote
"In a small town in Germany, he suceeded in locating a maker with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, and access to the finest materials. "

I'm guessing it'd be a trade secret about the exact location.

 

[bassist14]

Thank you cam,

that was also the info i had.
but if i knew which town it is...

 

[Deleted member 5551]

It'd be time for some basses to "fall off a truck"?

I think just taking a picture of the building would be cool [from the outside]. I enjoy visiting the places where my instruments have been made, so i think it would be cool. Granted-a trip to Arnold's shop would be even better.

 

[bassist14]

a trip to Arnold's shop would be even better.

well, that depends on where you live

(bassist14, location: germany)