Englehardt In Canada

bass_snake · #1 09-21-2010, 09:57 AM

Hello peeps,

Just wondering if there are any Englehardt dealers in Canada. Or should I just order from Fretwell?

It seems that everytime I find an upright bass on Craigslist, Kijijii, or Talkbass I' m interested in. It gets sold right away. Maybe uprights are high demand. Specially in Toronto.

But anyway, hope I find one. Been looking for one in almost 3 months now.

thanks,

Fred

uncle Bob · #2 09-21-2010, 01:37 PM

I suggest you contact Tom Englehardt directly to learn who is distributing his basses...I would guess that B&J Music in Missassauga a major distributor could order one for you..Or try Long and McQuade or Steves...
Those larger operations may be dealing directly with Englehardt.

bass_snake · #3 09-21-2010, 05:19 PM

Thanks Bob. I know L&M and Steve's don't carry them but I'll try B&J.

**Francois Blais** · #4 09-21-2010, 06:15 PM

Did you check at Geo Heinl's ?

bass_snake · #5 09-21-2010, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Francois Blais

Did you check at Geo Heinl's ?

They only carry Dvoraks and Strunals.

Low Commotion · #6 09-21-2010, 07:27 PM

have you tried Club Bass on the Queensway in Toronto? They carry a lot of high end stuff.

bass_snake · #7 09-21-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Commotion

have you tried Club Bass on the Queensway in Toronto? They carry a lot of high end stuff.

They don' t usually sell upright basses there. Only electric uprights.

As far as Dave is selling one Korean made DB at the moment. That' s it.

GerardSamija · #8 09-22-2010, 01:37 PM

Archie Pateman is the local rep for Engelhardt-Link here in Vancouver. Bill Pateman is the rep in Richards Landing, Ontario. His email is bill@nationalbassandcello.com and the website is www.nationalbassandcello.com

bass_snake · #9 09-22-2010, 03:32 PM

Cool, thanks Gerard.

Lenbytown · #10 09-28-2010, 12:08 PM

I bought my Englehardt through Bob Golihur (www.gollihurmusic.com) and had it shipped to me in Ottawa.

aqsw · #11 09-30-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bass_snake

Hello peeps,

Just wondering if there are any Englehardt dealers in Canada. Or should I just order from Fretwell?

It seems that everytime I find an upright bass on Craigslist, Kijijii, or Talkbass I' m interested in. It gets sold right away. Maybe uprights are high demand. Specially in Toronto.

But anyway, hope I find one. Been looking for one in almost 3 months now.

thanks,

Fred

The Strunal is a real nice bass from L&M(canada). Maybe a bit more, but in my opinion worth it.

Remember the initial setup is going to cost.
My daughter tried to play with the original bridge, a cheap pickup, etc. for about a year. The Strunal (hybrid) is a real nice bass, L&M are real good with payments also.

Good luck

bass_snake · #12 09-30-2010, 05:43 PM

Which Long & Mc Quade? As far as I know they only carry Schoenbach. Which are crappy basses. I used to rent them.

I played Strunals from Heinl and Soundpost though. They are nice indeed when set up nice.

Thanks!

aqsw · #13 09-30-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bass_snake

Which Long & Mc Quade? As far as I know they only carry Schoenbach. Which are crappy basses. I used to rent them.

I played Strunals from Heinl and Soundpost though. They are nice indeed when set up nice.

Thanks!

I bought 8-9 years ago. (winnipeg)Haven't checked lately.

Good luck

GerardSamija · #14 09-30-2010, 06:26 PM

L & M also sell a few 'J. Heinrich' branded, Chinese-made basses. Some are okay, some terrible, and the odd one is magically wonderful, but that last seems to come along only rarely. Seems J. Heinrich is a big shop (like most Chinese shops) and they have quite a wide range of talent working there. Wide range of wood qualities as well.

aqsw · #15 09-30-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by aqsw

I bought 8-9 years ago. (winnipeg)Haven't checked lately.

Good luck

Just did some old research of what I bought from L&M:
From an old post:

I bought a Schoenbach from long and Mquade (Winnipeg).. The sticker inside says it is a Strunal 5/20 D 3/4. (This one is a hybrid).

I don't know if this is going to help or not?

It's a pretty nice bass!!!

aqsw · #16 09-30-2010, 08:29 PM

This just came up in Winnipeg. Maybe you could get it cheaper without the bows!!!

http://winnipeg.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-...AdIdZ233402723

bass_snake · #17 09-30-2010, 08:43 PM

Cool! Thanks for the link. I just message the guy.

My wife is originally from Winnipeg so it might be great to check out if the price is right.

aqsw · #18 09-30-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bass_snake

Cool! Thanks for the link. I just message the guy.

My wife is originally from Winnipeg so it might be great to check out if the price is right.

Good luck. It looks like a real sweet bass, but the price is up to you guys!!!

bass_snake · #19 09-30-2010, 08:57 PM

Just got a message back. He said that the bows isn't worth much so he ain't changin' the price.

It's all good though.