begginer bass

quincsta · #1 08-05-2005, 08:32 AM

Hey. I am a total absolute begginer. I need an upright of my own i have been using my schools and im not allowed to bring it home. I was wondering if any knows of any good student basses probably ply-wood or hybrids. Nothing over 2000 that i would be able to find at a local orchestral shop. I would be using it mostly for jazz but still classical.
Thanks

farmerdude · #2 08-05-2005, 08:45 AM

For $2000, you should have some options. Where are you located?

quincsta · #3 08-05-2005, 09:43 AM

im located in miami, florida

Steve Killingsworth · #4 08-05-2005, 10:44 AM

Try reading posts about Shen and Christopher basses in the newbie links. One of them might fit the bill.

**Freddels** · #5 08-05-2005, 02:09 PM

You may also want to check out Upton basses. There's a link in the left column. I believe they have a bass within your price range. Do a search of the forum for Upton basses and you'll read some good things about them too.

robgrow · #6 08-05-2005, 04:45 PM

While I have seen Christopher 300 series hybrids (solid wood top, laminated sides and back) go for right around $2000, given your price range, I think I'd go for either a Shen SB100 or one of the Upton laminate basses. Those are the nicest new basses in that range that I've seen.