Advice: Knilling vs. Strunal (Hybrids)

[Rob Hunter]

I'm finally getting close to getting a new bass. I've decided I want a hybrid because I often play outdoors (and fully carved basses are a tad pricey for my budget).

I was going to get a Strunal hybrid (Czech made, carved top, ebony fittings) but I've just discovered Knilling basses, which has the same features.

Any thoughts on the differences? Any views on either bass?

Thanks!
- Rob

[Michael Case]

I can't say much about Knilling basses because I've never even heard of them. I own a Strunal hybrid and I think it's a damn good bass. The sound has really opened up since I got it and it's well made. My only gripe is the finish, but hey for $1500.00 what can you expect.
Mike

[Link]

Originally posted by mike da mook
. My only gripe is the finish, but hey for $1500.00 what can you expect.

Agreed... ofcourse in the right light you can blind anyone who opposes you...
-don't know about too many other basses, but I myself own a strunal hybrid and have no complaints... ofcourse anything is better than the "never-been-set-up" roth's at school...
-Ed Fuqua's right though- play around and see what you like... goes for any instrument

[Barefoot Larry]

Originally posted by Link
Agreed... of course in the right light you can blind anyone who opposes you...

You can always de-gloss it (hello white Scotch-Brite pads), or have it de-glossed, if shiny basses bother you (as they bother *me*).

I've always heard that Knillings & Strunals are pretty much equivalent, though Mars Music was selling Knillings, which they had priced at about $2500, as I recall. I'd rather have a Christopher for about that same price, or a Strunal for MUCH less than that at www.cutting-edgemusic.com