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 ReviewerDate
Knutson Luthiery messengerArturo Baguer2001-08-14
Azola® Basses Bug Bass IID.C.2001-06-27
JP Guitars JP-1Bob Aguilar2001-06-09
Jensen Musical Instruments bassJon Dreyer2001-05-19
Alter Ego BALLADE tournee optionHidehiro Tsubakihara2001-05-15
Review

Knutson Luthiery - Messenger DLX

Reviewer: Paul Sherman
Amplifier Used: Acoustic Image Contra
  • Vintage: 2001
  • Number of Strings: 4
    • Double bass strings compatible
  • Bowable: Yes
  • Thumb Reference: E♭
  • Playable Seated: Yes
  • Balance While Playing: ******** (8/10)

I love playing this bass and was comfortable on it immediately. It took a little while to adjust to the shorter scale length, however and I would probably have gone with 41.5 if I had it to do over again. It sounds beautiful with the bow and has great punch and a wonderful round tone when plucked. I played it in a small acoustic ensemble for a theater gig and with a loud 9-piece world beat band at a dance gig. It worked great in both settings. I couldn't be happier. Oh, it's beautiful to look at, too. John Knutson was prompt, reliable and accessible. I recommend his service highly.

Text copyright © Paul Sherman.

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Added: Mon, 14 May 2001 23:57:05 GMT
Updated: Tue, 15 May 2001 00:02:31 GMT
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