"The "Practical Bass" is a great instrument. The sound and feel of the bass are the best I have experienced in this type of instrument. The variety of sounds obtainable is of excellent quality, and the workmanship is outstanding. You can be assured of an instrument that sounds good, feels good, looks good and has integrity behind it."

RICHARD APPLEMAN, Chairman, Bass Dept. Berklee College, Boston, Mass.

"I have played it and have found it to be a superior adaptable instrument for upright and electric bassists. The sound for plucking and bowing is utmost. I highly recommend it and also feel that it is the answer to easing travel hassles."

RICHARD DAVIS Chairman Bass Dept. University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

"Just a note to let you know how much I'm enjoying your bass. Everyone who has seen and heard it has remarked on the fine craftsmanship and the sound of it. It is truly a joy to play!"

RON MILLER, Orlando, Florida

"The Banchetti "Practical Bass" is, in my opinion, the most practical bass in its idiom I have ever seen. The wood is beautiful and the workmanship impeccable. I highly recommend the instrument."

GEORGE MRAZ, Jazz Player, Woodside, New York

"Paris Banchetti is an excellent traditional luthier and craftsman. The "Banchetti Bass" is practical and innovative and should be examined by all bassists who have a need for an electronic instrument."

LUCAS DREW, Former Chairman, Department of Instrumental Performance Professor of Double Bass, University of Miami

"Being a professional bassist and musical instrument technician, I recognize and commend the outstanding level of craftsmanship and functionality found in the "Practical Bass"."

GARY GIBILISCO, Mercer Music, Trenton, N.J..

"Over the years, I have seen and played most of the portable, collapsible basses. The Banchetti Practical Bass is, in my opinion, the best application of this concept. The string length dimensions feel great. The flexibility of the two different pick-ups give the player much more variation of sound before any adjustment is made with an amplifier.
Every detail has been considered for the comfort of the player. The craftsmanship is also superb. This instrument sounds great and will surely carve a place for itself in the contemporary music world."

RUFUS REID

"Exactly five years ago, I purchased my Banchetti Practical Bass. At that time, I was with Frank Sinatra. He is a bit of a traditionalist, so I was a little nervous about his reaction to this rather unconventional looking instrument. My nervousness was unfounded. The sound of it was his only concern and his reaction was 100% positive!

For the past three years, I have used the Banchetti bass with Natalie Cole and Joe Pass. Again, the reaction has been all good. This is a first-rate instrument. It is obvious that is was built by a person who has a thorough understanding of stringed instruments. It is also obvious that it was built by an artistic craftsman. The wood is beautiful and the workmanship is impeccable! It is designed to be comfortable for bassists who normally have played conventional acoustic basses and it succeeds in doing so. Since its neck, fingerboard and bridge are almost the same as those of an acoustic bass, and it uses regular bass strings and pick-up, it is not too surprising that it sounds as authentic as it does. Musicians all over the world are fascinated by this instrument. And audio technicians love it because it is so easy to handle! Paris Banchetti should be very proud of his creation!"

JIM HUGHART