calin wultur basses

chadspivey · #1 03-29-2008, 10:41 PM

I've been looking at two calin wultur basses lately, trying to decide which one to get, or even if it's worth it because the price seems a little high. One is a carcassi level one flatback that they're selling for $4,100. The other is a level 2 roundback and I believe it's a corsini. This one is selling for $5,200. They both sound great, the corsini has a much louder low end, and the carcassi has more of a focused, quick response high end that sounds amazing, but lacks a loud low growl. They both have orchestral strings on them, though. I've already convinced them to add an adjustable bridge, put the strings I want on it, and throw in a gig bag for whichever one I purchase. What do you guys think, does that make it worth it? Also any input on the overall quality of these basses would be appreciated.

By the way, sorry if I sound like a newbie. This is my first post.

mjt0229 · #2 03-30-2008, 01:56 PM

I have a flatback panormo model of the Cailin Wultur, but it's been relegated to my closet these days since I got a Kai Arvi and haven't had time to sell the Wultur. I liked the Wultur just fine, and it seemed to be a pretty respectable instrument, although I found that the finish chipped and scratched easily. It sounds decent strung with Helicores, responds well and seemed to produce decent volume. I think I spent a little less on mine, but I think the flatback models have a lower base price than the roundbacks.

Have you shown your potential purchases to a teacher? Do you have a teacher?

chadspivey · #3 03-30-2008, 02:17 PM

well, I don't really know how to go about showing one of them to my teacher. I feel like I might be asking too much of him to come to the shop with me someday and critiuque the basses right in front of the people working there. And yes, I too believe that flatbacks are generally less expensive, but i've also heard they're harder to maintain over time. thanks for the reply!

Eric Hochberg · #4 03-30-2008, 03:00 PM

Don't be shy about anything when considering buying an expensive instrument. Ask your teacher to help you. If he has to come out to check out instruments, pay him as if it was a lesson. I would gladly help one of my students with this. The shop should also let you take the bass out on approval for at least one week. Change out strings before you buy the bass if you don't care for the strings currently on it. The shop shouldn't have a problem with that. Have your teacher or other good player play the instruments for you to hear from a distance. That should help you with your decision based on the sound of the instrument. Also take the bass to an independent luthier for evaluation before you buy.

drurb · #5 03-30-2008, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ehochberg

Don't be shy about anything when considering buying an expensive instrument. Ask your teacher to help you. If he has to come out to check out instruments, pay him as if it was a lesson. I would gladly help one of my students with this. The shop should also let you take the bass out on approval for at least one week. Change out strings before you buy the bass if you don't care for the strings currently on it. The shop shouldn't have a problem with that. Have your teacher or other good player play the instruments for you to hear from a distance. That should help you with your decision based on the sound of the instrument. Also take the bass to an independent luthier for evaluation before you buy.

This is "gold-star" advice!