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This seems to be one of the best-kept secrets in acoustic music. It's essentially a baby-grand "thumb" piano that reproduces the sound of an acoustic upright bass. Hand-made by Dr. John Kelley in Georgia, USA. |
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Features
- Specs:
- Hand-made of birch-veneer plywood
- 7 keys tuned in a circle of 5ths (F, C, G, D, low A, E, low B)
- Includes three sound holes
- Measures 22 x 16 x 8 inches
- Weight: 8 pounds, 3 oz.
- Benefits:
- Sounds like a stand-up bass! Take it to a festival and you'll find people looking for a much-bigger stand-up bass.
- Inexpensive compared to a standard upright bass
- Plays in keys of C, G, D, A and E
- Easy to play!
- Stays in tune, requires tuning about once per year
- Attractive construction
- Slotted handle on one end, easy to carry
- Serves as a portable seat, so sit and play!
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