DB in KY

Oric · #1 02-08-2009, 02:36 PM

Hi, I'm a slab player from Kentucky. I've decided I'm going to seriously go for the double bass. Money isn't a huge issue, as I have time to save up, and I want to go ahead and get a nice instrument, with good tone and construction that I can use in most situations. I'm thinking the $4000-6000 range. I don't necessarily need much advice on brands, it's really up to me to decide if I like it, but I'm wondering, from any fellow Kentuckians, where in this state can you find a good number of double basses to try out? I live in the Lexington area- I can drive to Louisville if I have to. Stores in Lexington itself seem to be lacking, unless you want a red 3/4 double bass.

400$Bass · #2 02-08-2009, 02:48 PM

Sir with all due respect. I come from a long line of Kentuckians, love the Bluegrass state and everything about it. Don't know Why Abe Lincoln moved to Indiana?

Anyway, I think you would look quite spiffy standing beside a nice BLONDE

BASS

.

Have you thought about going with a Blonde...uh uh uh Bass?

I'm going Blonde next time...maybe a Engelhardt Swingmaster! yeah!!!!!

robgrow · #3 02-08-2009, 02:53 PM

Oric,

Your best bet is to drive about 1-1/2 hours north to Cincinnati where there are two excellent double bass shops. There's Nick Lloyd, who is a great double bass luthier. He represents New Standard and Shen basses. There is also the Cincinnati Bass Cellar that has three very fine bass luthiers and usually has several basses in all price ranges in stock that you can check out.

Jeremy Darrow · #4 02-08-2009, 02:53 PM

You should take a visit to the Bass Cellar in Cincinnati, or see Nick Lloyd.

basscellar.com
nicklloydbasses.com

Edit: Ha, it looks like Rob's on it too.

HomeBrewTJ · #5 02-08-2009, 04:46 PM

Go see Jerry:
http://www.fretwellbass.com

**Chris Fitzgerald** · #6 02-08-2009, 05:48 PM

If you arranged a visit to the university here in the 'Ville, you could check out a couple of New Standards and probably a Shen or two. It would depend on when you came, and how many bassists were around. Aside from that, I'd echo robgrow's sentiments. Cincy is the place to go around here.

rdwhit · #7 02-08-2009, 10:23 PM

Oric---You have a PM

Dave Martin · #8 02-08-2009, 10:33 PM

There are usually 8 or 10 basses for sale at Williams Fine Violins in Nashville as well (not too long a drive). www.williamsfineviolins.com

Oric · #9 02-08-2009, 11:17 PM

Alright, thanks, I know more now than I did when I posted the thread. Looks like Cincinnati is the place to go, and a one hour drive is perfectly reasonable. Nashville's a bit of a stretch, though.
And just for reference purposes, I'm interested in classical, jazz, and bluegrass. (I know that's like asking a guitar forum what electric guitar would work best for funk, classical, and Norwegian folk music, but hey, Ι'm sure I can figure out something)

Dave Martin · #10 02-09-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Oric

Looks like Cincinnati is the place to go, and a one hour drive is perfectly reasonable. Nashville's a bit of a stretch, though.

I drove from Nashville to Cincinnati to buy my Juzek almost 20 years ago - I'm surprised that you're uncomfortable with driving for 3 or 4 hours to spend $4000-$6000 dollars....

Jeremy Darrow · #11 02-09-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Martin

I drove from Nashville to Cincinnati to buy my Juzek almost 20 years ago - I'm surprised that you're uncomfortable with driving for 3 or 4 hours to spend $4000-$6000 dollars....

I think Dave is right, you should seriously consider expanding your search area. Dustin Williams has a good selection of basses and is not that far from you.

Oric · #12 02-09-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Martin

I drove from Nashville to Cincinnati to buy my Juzek almost 20 years ago - I'm surprised that you're uncomfortable with driving for 3 or 4 hours to spend $4000-$6000 dollars....

Yea, you're right, I drove three hours to Owensboro once just to get some Moonlite BBQ...

Ed Fuqua · #13 02-09-2009, 02:22 PM

I will sell you some barbecue for $6000...

Dave Martin · #14 02-09-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Oric

Yea, you're right, I drove three hours to Owensboro once just to get some Moonlite BBQ...

And well worth the drive - especially if you got some to take home!

Dave Martin · #15 02-09-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Fuqua

I will sell you some barbecue for $6000...

There is no barbecue in New York worth that, Ed - now, Texas brisket....

Oric · #16 02-09-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Martin

There is no barbecue in New York worth that, Ed - now, Texas brisket....

I think up there barbeque is lunch meat with ketchup on it or something

Ed Fuqua · #17 02-09-2009, 03:55 PM

http://www.hillcountryny.com/home.php

You guys know yer talking to a Georgia boy, right?

Oric · #18 02-09-2009, 04:05 PM

Good to see someone's trying to show New Yorkers what real barbecue tastes like. That looks good.

Dave Martin · #19 02-09-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Fuqua

http://www.hillcountryny.com/home.php

You guys know yer talking to a Georgia boy, right?

It's probably a fine place to eat (though I admit that none of the great barbecue places I've eaten in had a 'chef de cuisine'...). One think about the web site did make me laugh, though - all the reviews that claimed "Best Barbecue in New York", which seem to me kinda like claiming to have the "Best Bagels in Nashville".

Ike Harris · #20 02-10-2009, 10:47 AM

Hey Bro Dave-

My son's been doing work for Jack of Jack's BBQ the last few months. My taste buds have been happier lately.

Ike