Andreas Eastman 305 Bass.

sonen · #1 11-08-2005, 06:17 PM

Has anyone had any experience with this bass? I'm about to purchase my first upright and have narrowed it down to 2 local basses, the Andreas Eastman 305 3/4 (fully carved used) or a Johannes Kohr K64 7/8 (hybrid new) The Eastman is $600 more. I have read on this board that sometimes it is better to buy a "high-end" hybrid as opposed to a low end carved. Is the Eastman considered "low end"? I should have a chance to play the Eastman in the next few days and hopefully that will be the deciding factor. In the mean time I would appreciate any and all advice or comment on either bass.

Thanks in advance,
sonen

glivanos · #2 11-08-2005, 06:49 PM

Are you able to try both basses?

If so you should, and go with the bass that has the best set-up and sound for what you are looking for.

Good Luck

Comrade Lewis · #3 11-09-2005, 07:53 AM

i have played on 2 eastman sb305's and i own an eastman sb605. from what ive played and heard eastman basses are quite good sounding. Just a heads up though, you might want to check to see if the sound post is in correctly and if the neck was put on straight. My bass's neck is at a very slight degree. I had to get my bridge moved, now that ive had a nice set up it plays quite easily and sounds wonderful. If i were you i would not buy any hybrid. It is better to have a carved bass than a laminate or partial laminate.

AMJBASS · #4 11-09-2005, 08:00 AM

Not neccessarily. I have played some Hybrid instruments that blow away low priced carved. I have played a couple decent Eastman instruments though. Let your ears decide.

sonen · #5 11-09-2005, 10:04 PM

Thanks for the advice guys!!! So is the Eastman 305 considered to be a "low end" carved bass?