I did it!

Sippy · #1 03-30-2006, 01:25 PM

I JUST GOT MY FIRST DOUBLE BASS!!! You guys are right.. it's not like picking a bass guitar! It's so personal. I drove home (the shop is about 45 minutes away) and I was smiling the whole way, listening to Ron Carter I was all smiles! I told the lady I don't want to know any prices, or anything about the basses so I walked in there and held and touched every one, played them and I made my decision based on which one was perfect for me. It was no contest. Luckily it was in my price range and the lady was so happy I did it that way she gave me a free bag with it (she said before it didn't come with one) I have no idea what kind it is, anyway to tell? and I'll post pics, probably tomorrow. But I am thrilled. I WISH TO GOD I got one earlier.

Sippy · #2 03-30-2006, 01:33 PM

I actually just checked inside it says "William Lewis and Sons" and hand written "221"

metalbass.com · #3 03-30-2006, 01:35 PM

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AerospaceGuy wrote: I'll post pics, probably tomorrow. But I am thrilled. I WISH TO GOD I got one earlier.

Sounds like you got an instrument that will inspire
you...

Did you get a Bow as well?

Sippy · #4 03-30-2006, 01:41 PM

Actually the woman was so kind! she offered to give me a free bow, but she told the gentleman before me that all her bows were very expensive, she took so much $$ off for me already since I was a college music major and showed her so much respect, I couldn't allow her to do it.. I will purchase one from her though later.

metalbass.com · #5 03-30-2006, 01:52 PM

http://www.williamlewis.com/

pmckinney4 · #6 03-30-2006, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AerospaceGuy

Actually the woman was so kind! she offered to give me a free bow, but she told the gentleman before me that all her bows were very expensive, she took so much $$ off for me already since I was a college music major and showed her so much respect, I couldn't allow her to do it.. I will purchase one from her though later.

Your kidding right? You just dropped a bunch of money on a bass and you wouldn't let her give you a bow. When you are a student take advantage of all offers like this that you can get. Trust me, she wouldn't have offered to give you a bow if she was going to loose money on the deal. She would have still made a pretty penny.

Sippy · #7 03-30-2006, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by metalbass.com

http://www.williamlewis.com/

Awesome!! how are they qualitywise? Similar to a Squier or SX from the EBG world?

mje · #8 03-30-2006, 07:43 PM

I notice all their basses are identified as being of German or European origin save one, which I assume is Asian. I'm guessing the "European" ones are Romanian.

Which model did you buy? How much did you pay for it?

Sippy · #9 03-30-2006, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mje

I notice all their basses are identified as being of German or European origin save one, which I assume is Asian. I'm guessing the "European" ones are Romanian.

Which model did you buy? How much did you pay for it?

It's an older one, I paid $570 for it. I'm actually renting it, but 100% of the fee goes to buying it..and I love it so I know i'm not giving it back, so I technically bought it. I'll see what model when I go home tonight. I just remember on the inside it was handwritten.

mje · #10 03-31-2006, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AerospaceGuy

It's an older one, I paid $570 for it. I'm actually renting it, but 100% of the fee goes to buying it..and I love it so I know i'm not giving it back, so I technically bought it. I'll see what model when I go home tonight. I just remember on the inside it was handwritten.

That's pretty cheap for a decent bass. Is this a store that specializes in string instruments?

Sippy · #11 03-31-2006, 10:58 AM

yea pretty much.. she has like 2 sax, 1 trombone 5 double basses about 10 cellos, about 20 violins/violas and a bunch of guitars and EGB

Kcorren · #12 03-31-2006, 11:31 AM

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yea pretty much.. she has like 2 sax, 1 trombone 5 double basses about 10 cellos, about 20 violins/violas and a bunch of guitars and EGB

Cool.... What's the name of the Store?

Sippy · #13 03-31-2006, 11:37 AM

Academy of Music

Kcorren · #14 03-31-2006, 02:34 PM

Thanks....

Is this the place?

http://jupitermusicstore.com/

Sippy · #15 03-31-2006, 06:30 PM

No the place I went to is in Fort Pierce. They don't have a website, if you are in FL let me know, I'll meet up with you and show you where it is. They're terrific over there.