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Bass of the Week: RF Instruments Precision 52 Type Bass
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: RF Instruments Precision 52 Type Bass

Luthier Roberto Franceschini of RF Musical Instruments paid homage to a classic in one of his latest builds. The drool-worthy bass, which he calls a great love, is modeled after a ’52 P-bass.

Bass of the Week: Roberto Franceschini Double Bass
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Roberto Franceschini Double Bass

This week we’re checking out a cool double bass made by Italian luthier Roberto Franceschini. The instrument features a slimmed down body that makes it more portable while retaining the acoustic sound of a double bass. “Various luthiers around the world have been trying for years to find solutions for building less bulky double basses without giving up any bit...