All Mike Johnson Custom Cimbassi come with a system of intonation control unique to MJC.
As well as a main tuning slide, there is a second slide that is mobile, located to be controlled by the left hand of the player. This is made to be "in tune" at around 50mm/ out. This allows the player to control the intonation without having to bend the note with the lips.
As well as a main tuning slide, there is a second slide that is mobile, located to be controlled by the left hand of the player. This is made to be "in tune" at around 50mm/ out. This allows the player to control the intonation without having to bend the note with the lips.
The weight of the bell section is kept low, with the taper carrying on into the body of the instrument, helping keep the centre of gravity low, thus making the instrument more stable
All bells and bell branches are available in 4 different alloys:
70/30 Yellow Brass
85/15 Gold Brass
90/10 Rose Brass
Nickel Silver*
*Because of the expense and difficulty in working with Nickel Silver, there is a surcharge shown in the pricing structure.
Any combination of the four.
All prices are for instruments in bare brass finish.
*We do not offer Lacquering or Silver plating.*
Ordering and Deposit
If you decide you want to order a custom built MJC Cimbasso, first we will need to discuss your needs and finalise what the build will involve. Once we're both happy, we will draw up a specification sheet for your build. We will then need a confirmation of your agreement to the specification, as detailed.
The next step is to pay the deposit. This guarantees your place in the queue.
All orders are subject to a 30% deposit. This is a non-refundable deposit. The remaining 70% is due on completion of the build.
All shipping costs are extra.
The customer is responsible for import duties and taxes in their own country.
All funds are payable in GBP (pounds sterling).
Gig bags and flight cases
Currently, we supply Glen Cronkite gig bags for all Bass and Contrabass instruments. Gig bags for the full double are not available.
We have flight cases, custom made to suit the order from Scott Dixon Inc. These cases are rigidified aluminium, light and extremely strong.
These are available to fit the gig bag in, or as a fully fitted case, custom fitted to the instrument.
We have flight cases, custom made to suit the order from Scott Dixon Inc. These cases are rigidified aluminium, light and extremely strong.
These are available to fit the gig bag in, or as a fully fitted case, custom fitted to the instrument.
Case Prices
Glen Cronkhite gig bag
£700.00
Flight case for gig bag
P.O.A.
Fitted flight case
P.O.A.