Finding a bass in Topeka...

[RyanV]

My needs:

quality
low price (I only make 15,000 a year.)
good sound
3/4 size (I would assume)
I'm 5 11, decent sized hands.

I will be using it primarily for orchestral work. I'm going to be majoring in Music Education with a Spec. in Upright Bass.

I don't have a really good credit or credit cards...so, I don't know if I can finance any way. we'll see.

Thanks,
Ryan

[MT Spaces]

Hello Ryan ..... you may want to contact Bob Branstetter in Stanley Kansas. Here's a link to his profile here at TalkBass: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/member.php?u=20910 . He is a very knowledgable luthier and double bass player and may have some leads for you. Hope you find a double bass that's just right for you ... it is a great instrument and a whole lot of fun to play.

[Greg Clinkingbeard]

+1 on Bob.

KC Strings is also a good source and Anton Krutz will work with you and your finances.

[mr gray]

you may come to denver colorado or look in kansas city mo
mr gray
denver colorado i posted a tread

[MT Spaces]

Paging Ryan .......

Did you see this Classified Ad for two double basses for sale in the Kansas City Area?
One carved, one plywood

The Geman plywood sounds like a decent deal for $1200.

[farmerdude]

I'm negotiable on those basses. The plywood didnt make the most horrible sound Ive ever heard (arco)...but it is plywood...you would prob want something better as a orch studen. You should check out the carved one. It a big one. I could cut you a deal. Maybe you could get financing through a bank...or a student loan Thats how I supported my racing habits through college....

I'll do some further research for other options.

[Martin Sheridan]

Also KC Strings in Merriam(Kansas side). I used to work for them. They have lots of basses and finance.