A nice cheap double bass to start at?

him666 · #1 04-29-2005, 12:38 PM

I would like to have a double bass. I never played on one. But i think ill need it for a few songs on stage and in the studio. Any double bass which is from good value? I live in the Netherlands(Europe).
Thanks in advance!

Silversorcerer · #2 04-29-2005, 10:53 PM

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nicklloyd · #3 04-30-2005, 03:21 PM

I've dealt with a great guy in Amsterdam that sells and services upright basses. He is in De Jordaan neighborhood. Lucas Suringar is his name. Go to this link:

http://www.gollihur.com/kkbass/luthiers.html

Then scroll down to NETHERLANDS. You can get his phone number/email information there. Tell him "hello" for me.

Istar · #4 04-30-2005, 05:26 PM

I don’t know where you live, but check out http://www.knooren.com/ He’s a great luthier in Schimmert (Limburg), and that is where I got my bass. and I actually bought a new bow from him this week. If you live a little further south it might be a lot closer. address and phone number are on the website.

Good Luck.