Song double basses

Brandon Tuomiko · #1 01-30-2009, 12:38 PM

Here is a nice looking bass

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hand-carved-Doub...QQcmdZViewItem

Does anyone have any experiences with these? Its carved, so thats a +. But its chinese made.

What are they like?

Is it a good thing that you have to glue the neck on?

salcott · #2 01-30-2009, 12:42 PM

Do. Not. Buy. A. Bass. From. Ebay.

"Is it a good thing that you have to glue the neck on?"
No. Nyet. Non. Nein.

Brandon Tuomiko · #3 01-30-2009, 12:44 PM

o. thats what I figured.

BUT NOT ALL EBAY BASSES ARE BAD!!!

If I had to glue that prescotts neck on, I would take it!

salcott · #4 01-30-2009, 12:53 PM

The BEST thing you could do for yourself is to stop with the Ebay and get to a proper bass shop. KC Strings isn't too far from Omaha.

Brandon Tuomiko · #5 01-30-2009, 02:22 PM

i know its not that far, but I do not have a car, and my parents wont drive 10 miles to see a bass.

Kevin Hsieh · #6 01-30-2009, 02:44 PM

then stop posting these. we've been through this before. you need to see and hear your bass.

if you want my opinion, i think this bass will be a waste of money.

Nathan Parker · #7 01-30-2009, 02:56 PM

They won't drive 10 miles, but they might plunk down $3,600 for a bass on EBay? That sounds odd to me.

bassteban · #8 01-30-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nathan Parker

They won't drive 10 miles, but they might plunk down $3,600 for a bass on EBay? That sounds odd to me.

Priorities.

zeytoun · #9 01-30-2009, 03:05 PM

10 miles is walkable if you want a bass. 10 miles is an easy bike ride.

Brandon Tuomiko · #10 01-30-2009, 03:10 PM

Almost all up hill and well- its more than ten miles. I was just saying it as a figurative of speech (is that what its called?)

Paul Warburton · #11 01-30-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandon Tuomiko

But its chinese made.
What are they like?

I really like most of the one's I've met. I usually don't care much for their cuisine, unless it's VERY fresh and it is best ordered in San Francisco....IMHO.

dchan · #12 01-30-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandon Tuomiko

Almost all up hill and well- its more than ten miles. I was just saying it as a figurative of speech (is that what its called?)

If you wanted to use a figure of speech, you should have said 100 or 200 miles.

10 miles is tough, but definitely bikeable.

MONsterReCurrl · #13 01-30-2009, 03:34 PM

I think you would be INSANE to not buy this instrument right this second. It is clearly the best sounding bass on ebay.

A bass is a bass; bunch of air covered with a thin layer of wood.

TroyK · #14 01-30-2009, 03:36 PM

...and if you don't have a car or live where there is public transit and your parents won't drive you, I don't think Doublebass is a good choice for you any way.

You might want to think about trumpet or flute or maybe a guitar with a backpack gigbag.

Kevin Hsieh · #15 01-30-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MONsterReCurrl

I think you would be INSANE to not buy this instrument right this second. It is clearly the best sounding bass on ebay.

A bass is a bass; bunch of air covered with a thin layer of wood.

i believe you are the guy that just bought the DIY bass. please, stay out of this discussion until you have a little more experience with this instrument. this is a totally misleading statement.

bassteban · #16 01-30-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Hsieh

i believe you are the guy that just bought the DIY bass. please, stay out of this discussion until you have a little more experience with this instrument. this is a totally misleading statement.

I'm no expert & my DB is not the greatest, but I think MONsteRecurrl may have been joshing.

Edit: Slightly more on-topic, if the trip is 'mostly uphill' then the trip home would be a piece of cake.

Nagrom · #17 01-30-2009, 04:04 PM

"Edit: Slightly more on-topic, if the trip is 'mostly uphill' then the trip home would be a piece of cake."

You must be joking... careening downhill with a new DB over your shoulder, free bow in your teeth, bonus bag flapping like a sail behind you... a troll hiding in the ditch waiting to epoxy the neck back on should you crash.

Nope, doesn't sound like no picnic at all. Best wait and save more money.

Paul Warburton · #18 01-30-2009, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MONsterReCurrl

I think you would be INSANE to not buy this instrument right this second. It is clearly the best sounding bass on ebay.

A bass is a bass; bunch of air covered with a thin layer of wood.

Ha!!!!? I caught you on that other thread....you got allus goin'!
Again, you have my utmost respect.
My hint was when you called the sound post "the round stick".
But when you DIDN'T say....round wood THINGY......
I got the clue.

tomshepp · #19 01-30-2009, 04:43 PM

Don't forget the air hole.

bassteban · #20 01-30-2009, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nagrom

"Edit: Slightly more on-topic, if the trip is 'mostly uphill' then the trip home would be a piece of cake."

You must be joking... careening downhill with a new DB over your shoulder, free bow in your teeth, bonus bag flapping like a sail behind you... a troll hiding in the ditch waiting to epoxy the neck back on when you crash.

Nope, doesn't sound like no picnic at all. Best wait and save more money.

I'd do it. You can youtube me too.