JRs music supply, HELP 1 more time

[Akbrownsfan]

Anyone heard of a Eurobass?? I found another luathier in Anchorage who has one laminate Eurobass from a Romanian maker. I looked on JRs music supply to check them out as that is where he directed me when I asked what it looked like?
Eurobass or Eurobassic.

Price is $1800.

What do you folks think? Tomorrow is the day I jump on it I think so any timely responses are welcome.

I could also get the Chinese St. Antonio from the other guy in Alaska for $2000. Also a full laminate.

[Peck_Time]

WAIT!

Don't spend your hard earned money till you KNOW what you want.

The JR's one doesn't come with strings, so that's another $150+.

[Steve Swan]

I can vouch for the quality on the Euro plywood bass. They have long body patterns and a big sound. The necks are comfortable. From my perspective, I'd lean toward that one rather than an unknown Chinese brand.

[KSB - Ken Smith]

I have had this Bass before and have them again in stock because they are very good Plywood Basses. Simple internal workmanship = savings. They are are not sold to the public by JR. They sell to dealers with or without strings. The Dealer sets it up and then sells it to the consumer. Right Steve?

They make it in the Italian model as well as the English Panormo style. Both Basses are available in a Hybrid as well with only the Back being Plywood I believe.

[liam_g]

Sounds promising, AKBrownsfan ... you've got two of the most knowledgeable guys here saying from personal experience that those are quality basses for the price range ... if the luthier you've found up there is decent, and does good setup work, you might have a winner!

Good luck!

Cheers

[dchan]

Normally, I would say try out many basses before you buy. But I just can't picture many luthiers in Alaska. I can picture you on a snowmobile in blinding snow traveling between luthiers. Just kidding.

But seriously, how easy would it be to try out one bass at one luthier and another at the other luthier? If it's ridiculously hard, then go to the one that's easier to get to and see if you like the bass. If it sounds pretty good and plays pretty well, then I think it's pretty good.

But why do you need the bass by tomorrow (today)? Why the rush?

[Akbrownsfan]

Well thanks!!!
The rush was one of the luthier had a 20% sale, but I was in the lower 48. When I got back, sale over. He agreed to sell at the price he told me about before I went down south, but for some reason I had to get it today. That was the St. Antonio.
I did go to the one luthier and the St. Antonio sounded awesome to me. Problem is beyond just "hearing" it and looking at it I don't have the knowledge to check em out. I don't know anyone who actually has a nice DB either. I will be going to the Eurobass guy, John Onses today to see and hear the Eurobass. So I will end up hearing both. He said I can pick it up and take it (payed for of course) and take it to a couple players to have them check it out.
I liked that. Plus he just seems really cool.
I am pretty excited.
plus the rush is I have been thinking of getting a DB for 2 years. I have looked into DB for sale for 1 year. I have been pretty serioulsy looking into getting a specific brand for about 3 months. This whole process is just stressful. I want a good instrument to start the learning on. I want one I can be proud of. I want one that will allow me to enjoy DB and get proficient at it. That's it. The strange thing is that simple stuff is hard to make happen. I think with the Eurobass and this Luthier I will be getting what I've been looking for.

Thanks!!

[MingusAmongUs]

Seems to me, based on your other threads, that nobody ever heard of the Chinese one, but you've got several guys who know their stuff giving the thumbs up to the Euro. The choice is clear.

[dchan]

Originally Posted by MingusAmongUs

Seems to me, based on your other threads, that nobody ever heard of the Chinese one, but you've got several guys who know their stuff giving the thumbs up to the Euro. The choice is clear.

Boy am I going to confuse Akbrownsfan.

I would go for the Euro also because it is more of known in terms of quality and name. But then again, we hear about another bassist who traded in his "known" Strunal hybrid for an "unknown" Chinese-made bass that he calls "Red". And he loves the Chinese bass.

Of course, it's hard to say what might happen later on. I've talked to somebody who really liked a bass made by reputable maker at first but hated it several years later. For that reason, I would go for the "known" bass, the Euro.

[MingusAmongUs]

Yeah. I should add that after you play both, you may feel the "unknown" one is the better bass. Stranger things have happened. It will come down to personal feelings more than anything else, but bear everything in mind.

[liam_g]

Originally Posted by dchan

But then again, we hear about another bassist who traded in his "known" Strunal hybrid for an "unknown" Chinese-made bass that he calls "Red". And he loves the Chinese bass.

That would be me ...

Yes, strange things happen, and I never thought I would buy a bass that no one (not even the luthier I bought it from) can even tell me the maker or shop name. Seriously ... you had to be there.

Strange things do happen. Playing percentages, though ... sounds like the Eurobass is the best bet. If it speaks to you, that is.

Good luck!

[Akbrownsfan]

I got the Euro bass laminate last night!! Man it is HUGE!
Sounds good to me and the four people who stopped by to check it out. Some slight blemish's on the finish, but overall I think it is very good. Pics will be coming when my camera gets repaired!!

Thanks for all the help and advice.

ps. I have lessons set up for next week already!

[dchan]

Congratulations. Hope you enjoy playing the doublebass.

[drurb]

Fantastic! Welcome to "our world" and enjoy!!!

[tonequixote]

Cheers. Bass + Lessons + long, dark, cold season = great chops recipe for next season.