Reccomended bass retailers in San Diego county?

[JoshD]

Hey TB, I've been lurking the electric section for years and this is my first post in the upright forums, so bear with me if I sound like a buying noob, cause I am.

Anyway, like the title says is there any recommended places to buy a bass in San Diego county? I went to Allen's music in La Mesa so far and the had a couple nice Beckers for $2200-2800. They're my only real choices on my search thus far-only problem is that their rent to own program doesn't apply to basses. I'll be a college freshmen in a few months so I don't want $2-3k flying out of my bank account. With a rent to own program, my budget would have gotten me such a nice bass otherwise.

A bit about me... I'm not particularly new to the instrument and I want something dependable for use in college. Same goes for the bow; I've been wanting something a little different than all those student Glassers I've used but am not sure how to go about choosing a good German bow. I checked out David N. Jones and he had some nice ones for about $150 at his moving sale. (his shop'll be gone in a week for those wondering)

[tornadobass]

Go a bit up the coast to San Juan Capistrano and visit Lemur Music.

[LouisF]

Also, Hammond Ashley in SD

Louis

[JoshD]

Thanks, anybody like Mccrea's?

[TroyK]

Hammond-Ashley has a great rental program, which can be a good way to go.

[Jazzdogg]

Originally Posted by JoshD

<SNIP> I checked out David N. Jones and he had some nice ones for about $150 at his moving sale. (his shop'll be gone in a week for those wondering)

Do you know where's he's moving to?

[JoshD]

He told me it will be Sacramento so he can stay with his mom in her later years. He doesn't know if or when the violin shop will reopen.

[Jazzdogg]

Thanks. Too bad.

[ctcruiser]

I agree with Tornadobass, you need to check out Lemur. They have the biggest supply of basses in stock that I have ever seen in my travels.

[Rusty Needles]

Originally Posted by tornadobass

Go a bit up the coast to San Juan Capistrano and visit Lemur Music.

+1 on the Lemur, very nice folks to deal with.

[Scotter]

Originally Posted by TroyK

Hammond-Ashley has a great rental program, which can be a good way to go.

Howdy,

I'm in a newbie in San Diego looking to find an upright much like JoshD. Been playing guitar and other fretted string instruments for over thirty years

I stopped by Hammond-Ashley this weekend and was told that they don't have a rental program for string bass although they said they could order me an all plywood Shen for $2600.00. It would take at least a month to arrive. I may try Lemur, World of Strings, or String Emporium in the mean time but will definitely sign up for a lesson or two with Erik at Hammond-Ashley.

[MattyBass]

Hey Buddy,

I'm In SD myself... You should call Lisa Gass @ Los Angeles BassWorks..
She has tons of great instruments... Including used... And Probably a few in your price range... If your heading upto LA Definetely call and setup an Appointment... : )

Best,

[B String]

Its a little over two hours to drive to LA and see Lisa at LA
Bass Works. You're going to want to know her anyway. She
can do amazing things with a bunch of wood and some strings.
Also, It would be of great benefit to go up and play a bunch
of basses just to hear and feel different instruments.
Don't be in too big a hurry. Get the right bass for you.

[Eric Swanson]

+1 on Lisa Gass. A former teacher uses her; nothing but rave reviews.

[MattyBass]

+1 on not being in a hurry...

I would make a day of it.. Go check out Lemur and LA Bassworks..

Lisa @ Bassworks just did an amazing Job Setting up my instrument..
about 2 weeks ago.. she and her buddy are really hip and nice..

Enjoy your quest...