I was given a set of Alien Ears for Christmas.
I took the molds and sent off for my custom in-ear monitors. I ordered the C3 model. Its a three driver unit with two low end and one full range driver. Its geared for bass players and drummers. I hope it brings the low end well enough to allow me to completely replace my stage monitor.
In looking thru some NAMM reviews, I ran across an add for David Gage. He's a, well, I'll let him describe the site...
"...Founded in 1978 by bassist David Gage, our shop specializes in the sale, restoration, and repair of string basses and cellos..."
What caught my eye was an item in his Basses & Bass Bows list.
Catalog Id: 154
Origin/Name: Wilfer
Age: 80 yrs
Size: 7/8
Price: $20,000
Name: Anton Wilfer (Canada) 5
Origin: Canada
Maker: Wilfer, Anton
Synopsis: The first 5-String made by Anton Wilfer in Toronto. he made it for a well respected Jazz bassist in the 1930s. It is punchy and loud. A great 5-string bass.
In looking thru some NAMM reviews, I ran across an add for David Gage. He's a, well, I'll let him describe the site...
"...Founded in 1978 by bassist David Gage, our shop specializes in the sale, restoration, and repair of string basses and cellos..."
What caught my eye was an item in his Basses & Bass Bows list.
Catalog Id: 154
Origin/Name: Wilfer
Age: 80 yrs
Size: 7/8
Price: $20,000
Name: Anton Wilfer (Canada) 5
Origin: Canada
Maker: Wilfer, Anton
Synopsis: The first 5-String made by Anton Wilfer in Toronto. he made it for a well respected Jazz bassist in the 1930s. It is punchy and loud. A great 5-string bass.
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At $20K, the wife would have more than the proverbial cow. But dang, it looks nice.
