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Tassie double bass

Post by matthew » Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:10 pm

Been a while since i posted a build here

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Huon pine back, sides
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Post by kiwigeo » Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:11 pm

Nice looking "big guitar" Matthew...
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Post by 56nortondomy » Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:28 pm

Very nice. Wayne
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Post by asgilbert » Fri Mar 15, 2024 5:17 pm

Great work Matthew!!
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Post by Mark McLean » Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:41 pm

Looks sensational. I really like the detail work with the purfling lines and special flourishes. I love the look of Huon pine. I bet it smells great!
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Post by joel » Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:33 pm

Looks awesome!

How does it sound?
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Post by matthew » Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:26 pm

How could i possibly describe it in a way that would make sense?

When the owner makes a video, ill post it.
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Post by kiwigeo » Fri Mar 29, 2024 2:40 pm

matthew wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:26 pm
 How could i possibly describe it in a way that would make sense?

When the owner makes a video, ill post it.
Does it sound good..or does it sound like a cat when you grab it and give it's balls a hard yank?
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Post by matthew » Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:07 pm

kiwigeo wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 29, 2024 2:40 pm
 Does it sound good..or does it sound like a cat when you grab it and give it's balls a hard yank?
No, it sounds nothing like a guitar.
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Re: Tassie double bass

Post by lamanoditrento » Fri May 24, 2024 3:18 am

matthew wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:07 pm
kiwigeo wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 29, 2024 2:40 pm
 Does it sound good..or does it sound like a cat when you grab it and give it's balls a hard yank?
No, it sounds nothing like a guitar.
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