Bernard bass, a chip bass, but reliable?

[fitito]

http://www.e-sibelius.com/contrabajo...45-p-7573.html

http://www.unionmusical.es/shop/more...DB-145-3/4.htm

Does anyone know something about this bass? It´s rather chip, and have all solid woods.

-Solid fir top
-Sides made of maple
-Ebony fretboard

I have not ever brought a double bass before, so this seems as a good one, but i do not know about it´s real quality. In Spain it costs between 450 euros (609 $) and 595 (806$) euros, depending the shop.

Thanks, looking forward for your replys


EDIT: No one knows anything? At least tell that you do not know anything about it; is helpful to know that, better than know nothing. Thanks

[Peck_Time]

OK here's my opinion...

I don't speak or read spanish, but going by the price that looks like a bad bass.

Fitito have you read the newbie links?

Save your money. If you must buy online those Strunals have a solid reputation.

[fitito]

Peck, how are you doing?

Yes, but point out: It says that the bass is solid, that´s my dude: How could a solid bass be so cheap? Is really solid? Is a chinese brand? Is an ethiopian brand? I don´t know anything about this brand, is so cheap and i don´t want to buy a toy, but maybe is an average bass with that price.


True, Strunals have a solid reputation, probably i´ll pick one of that stuff. The problem is that, i have to buy online (my retailer doesn´t let you try the basses). If it is in the shop, ok, he lets you have a try, but if it is not in stock you´ve got to buy it. This is Malaga, south Spain, and there are just a few shops (and they just sell electric instruments). So, if i have got to buy online by reputation, well, Strunal is good option.

In other hand, going with the newbies and google searchs, i have read that ``solid´´ or ``plywood´´ it´s not enough: It´s not the same a Corina Solid than a Strunal Plywood, the craftwork is as important as the material. Maybe that explains the Bernard´s cheapest price.

Thanks for your reply, i´ll go on looking about this strange brand.

[fdeck]

In the very low price ranges, a plywood bass could easily be better than a carved bass, and less likely to have problems that require repair within the first few years.

[Martin Sheridan]

Hola,

Get in contact with: fernadocontra@yahoo.es

Fernando is in Bilbao at the violin making school. He is a bassist and has sent me pictures of his work which is very good. He can help you.

saludos