getting this instrument back. The emotional worth far exceeds the fianancial worth. This bass held me up through the darkest period of my life. I cannot offer much, but the reward currently stands at $2,000US. I will try to add to that as I can.
Music
You scored as Bass. You are the String Bassist. You are the rhythmic thump behind the string orchestra, much like the drummer in the band, and despite what some violinists may say, you are the most necessary to an orchestra of all the instruments. You keep those scatterbrained violinists, violists, and cellists in time. Bassists are great because they are able to groove in jazz and rock music as well as classical, and string bassists make excellent bass guitarists in rock and roll bands.
About me: PLEASE CONSIDER ADDING THIS TO YOUR FRIENDS LIST AND PLEASE CIRCULATE THIS PROFILE TO ALL MUSICIANS THAT YOU KNOW. THIS HAS BEEN KNOWN TO THE BASS COMMUNITY FROM THE START-IT IS TIME TO INFORM NON-BASSISTS AS WELL IN THE HOPES THAT SOMEBODY WOULD REMEMBER SEEING IT AT A GIG OR AUDITION OR MASTERCLASS OR SOMETHING.
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ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THIS BASS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF BASSISTS AT:
info@isbworldoffice.com
OR SEND A PERSONAL MESSAGE TO THIS PROFILE. IF THERE IS A SUSPECTED SIGHTING OF THIS BASS, PLEASE TRY TO SNEAK A PHOTOGRAPH OF IT FOR IDENTIFICATION.
AND HOW ABOUT WE DON'T SUBMIT ANY FALSE ALARMS JUST FOR "FUN", OKAY?
The instrument may be turned in with no questions asked to a reputable music shop. David Gage String Instruments in New York is the preferred location.
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Sometime between approximately 5:00 pm on friday June 10 and the morning of saturday June 11 2005 at the convention of the International Society of Bassists at the Dalton Center of the Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a large 7/8th size double bass disappeared from the overnight instrument storage area. The bass is approx. 80 inches from the endpin to the tip of the extension and possesses a string length of 42 7/8 inches.
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This instrument has the characteristic Tyrolean hump at the union of the ribs and the neck butt. This bass has recently been overhauled including, but not limited to the making of four new crossbars, a new bass bar, new endpin block, new bridge and sound post and a neck reset. There are two wooden dowels in the neck butt.
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The top is made of two-piece spruce and is cut with gamba corners-with the lower G-string side corner having been recently replaced. The ribs and flat back are made of maple. There is no purfling on this instrument. One distinguishing characteristic of this particular instrument is a new wood strip 1.5 inches wide inset into the ribs at the lower bout G-string side.
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The sycamore neck and scroll are original and accommodate an ebony fingerboard. There is a maple shim between the fingerboard and the neck. The brass plated tuning machines are individually mounted and have wood cores.
The original varnish was a transparent reddish brown oil and is underneath the brown spirit over-varnish.
The bass has several distinctive markings that can be used later for positive identification.
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In the time since the photos were taken, the most significant change is the addition of a brass B extension made by KC Strings (photos of extension available at http://www.kcstrings.com/masterlink.htm ). In addition to the extension, a metal piece was added to the E string hole of the tailpiece due to the string's inability to reach the opening. The tailpiece wire has been replaced with a black and red cord (viewable at http://www.mikepecanicmusic.com/catalog.html). Since the photos, the bass had been fitted with a Goetz style endpin manufactured by the Meisel company and there was a 10mm shaft Onyx brand bass wheel with the instrument. The bow quiver was attached and had a few drops of dried glue splashed on one side. A Botoni bow with a german frog and black hair was in the quiver.
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The bass was in a black Mooradian cover with a slightly modified shoulder strap. There were two extra cushions added to the strap. There was one (possibly 2) open seams near the cover's side carrying straps. The pockets' contents included a Samsonite travel bag with various bass accessories (rosin, mutes etc), a blue plastic ruler and a purple binder of orchestral excerpts.
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Who I'd like to meet: ANYBODY that has seen this instrument at a gig, in a storage room, at a rehearsal, in a practice room, in a pawn shop, in a music store, in the corner of somebody's living room...you get the idea.
The strip of lighter wood along the entire lower bout rib on the G string side (not pictured)will be the most distinguishing feature of this bass from a distance. Up close, the back of the instrument has some unique features.
this info is also viewable at:
http://www.imia.bravehost.com/index.html
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TO CLEAR ANY POTENTIAL CONFUSION, THIS IS NOT A CELLO. A BASS IS ABOUT THREE TIMES LARGER THAN A CELLO AND IS USUALLY TALLER THAN THE PERSON PLAYING IT. THIS BASS HAS HAD A LONG HISTORY OF REPAIRS AND IT HAS THE BATTLE SCARS TO PROVE IT. THE INSTRUMENT MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE AN ATTACHMENT ON THE TOP OF IT (picture a lightning rod).
Stefano Sciascia plays Vivaldi at the ISB convention
Gary Karr
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Greetings from Amish Country Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Nice to meet you Wishing you the greatest success with your music! I hope & pray you find your beloved bass
Thanks for joining our circle of friends, and thanks for helping to keep Redd's legacy alive! Billy & Sharon www. reddstewart. com (Pee Wee King and his Golden West Cowboys)
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