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I traded my Buffet 1183 last year for the new Selmer bass to Eb. Around the same time I developed a serious hand problem which stopped me getting to know it. Getting back in the saddle and playing it I am just struck by the superb quality of sound and response across the whole range.. It plays like I've heard the bass for a long time, something I couldn't really get out of Buffets and I've had three,the original Prestige to Eb, 1193 and 1183. Buffet make a superb instrument but, and I've heard or read this from several sources including Clark Fobes, Michael Lowenstein, Henri Bok etc, the Selmer bass is the one.
I'm also deeply impressed with Walt Grabners bass pieces which equal the Selmer in quality.
It just again demonstrates to me despite some wonderful vintage and new instruments out there if you hear Selmer you have to play Selmer despite the sometimes frustrating QC .
I'm also deeply impressed with Walt Grabners bass pieces which equal the Selmer in quality.
It just again demonstrates to me despite some wonderful vintage and new instruments out there if you hear Selmer you have to play Selmer despite the sometimes frustrating QC .