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For the weight conscious bass
player The Contrabass Shoppe has designed and manufactured this
superb quality leather bow quiver that weighs in - complete with
straps and buckles - at an average of only 128gms. I'll repeat
that - a full spec quiver that weighs in - complete
with straps and buckles - at an average of only 128gms. To
be precise that's 340gms less than other quivers that are
available on the market. We boffins at The Contrabass Shoppe are
pretty pleased with that statistic - because we all know too well
- as you do - that the double bass isn't exactly the
lightest instrument in the orchestra to play.
At the request of a great many
players this quiver is fitted with leather straps and buckles to
both the top and bottom of the quiver. If you do have a preference
for the use of either one or both laces it is simply a matter of
pulling the straps through the slots cut into the front face of
the quiver and threading yourself some shoe or bootlaces as required.
Well - we went all the way
over to South Africa to get this quiver made because good quality
leather is in plentiful (if you get a chance to visit one of the
many game reserves its well worth the trip) supply. In addition
the time and care taken throughout the processing of the leather
means that the leather is dyed all the way through - as apposed
to the inferior surface dye that is used in the main to manufacture
other quivers on the market. Oh, I nearly forgot - one other very
good reason for the SA manufacture was the favourable currency exchange,
which will of course be reflected in the price to you.
You will have to experiment for
a while until you find the most advantageous way of attaching your
quiver. Hear are a few tips:
- Place one or two small lumps
of foam rubber inside the quiver so as to make a comfortable "bed"
or "landing-site" for the tip of your bow. The foam
will also help keep the mouth of the quiver open.
- Slot the very tip of the quiver
behind the bottom of the tailpiece and the lower table. The leather
is nice and soft so it won't damage the varnish on your
instrument at all.
- Wrap the bottom strap at least
twice around the lower tailpiece or if you prefer around the tailwire
and fasten with the buckle.
- Get the quiver to the angle
that you find most comfortable before wrapping the upper strap
around the E and A string or if you prefer through the lower part
of the string slots in the tail piece. That's it - you're
all ready to rock and roll.
Maximum length of quiver: 35.0cm
Length of top strap including buckle: 32.0cm
Length of bottom strap including buckle: 32.0cm
Average weight: 128gms
Colours available: Black or Brown
The quivers contain minor imperfections in the leather. The imperfections may include small surface marks or indents, small dark spots or fine structural creases.
Yes. You have to remember that these quivers are made from animal skin and very much like our own skin it is seldom as perfect as most of us would wish.
No - not at all. At the sale price we'd have to say that they are a bit of a
bargain.
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