Bass brand: Locato

Solomyr · #1 10-09-2009, 02:53 PM

I was browsing through the internet and found a double bass from a brand called Locato. I looked at the different brands in Newbie section but I couldn't find it.

So. I wonder if anyone knows anything about the brand or the bass (it only said Locato 3/4). Any answers regarding the quality of the instrument/s would be appreciated.

Regards,
Solomyr.

drurb · #2 10-09-2009, 04:13 PM

Never heard of it. How about a link?

mjt0229 · #3 10-09-2009, 07:14 PM

Does anyone else cringe every time the word 'brand' is used to describe a bass maker? I'd call myself a pedant, but the dictionary doesn't really back me up. I think it's more the connotation than the denotation.

drurb · #4 10-09-2009, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjt0229

Does anyone else cringe every time the word 'brand' is used to describe a bass maker? I'd call myself a pedant, but the dictionary doesn't really back me up. I think it's more the connotation than the denotation.

Yeah, I know what you mean but there are some basses where "brand" really applies!

Solomyr · #5 10-10-2009, 03:57 AM

http://www.ostmansmusik.se/ProductPo...612-35_321.jpg
http://www.ostmansmusik.se/ProductPo...12b-35_857.jpg
http://www.ostmansmusik.se/ProductPo...35c-35_858.jpg

Some pictures, the links should work.

The thing that made me start this thread was that the site were i found it didn't tell much information about the DB.

Steve Killingsworth · #6 10-10-2009, 05:37 AM

The fact that there seems to be little or no information on the name hints strongly that this could be a poor quality Chinese import. That's not definite but I would use great caution and would under no circumstances buy one online. If the price is under $1,000 (or the Swedish equivalent) I recommend closing your browser immediately.

drurb · #7 10-10-2009, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Killingsworth

The fact that there seems to be little or no information on the name hints strongly that this could be a poor quality Chinese import. That's not definite but I would use great caution and would under no circumstances buy one online. If the price is under $1,000 (or the Swedish equivalent) I recommend closing your browser immediately.

+1!

Greg Clinkingbeard · #8 10-11-2009, 07:51 AM

What that means is: put on your track shoes and run.

Solomyr · #9 10-15-2009, 08:36 AM

I get the point, but hey, thanks for the help!