St Antonio DB's?

heath_the_great · #1 12-23-2006, 09:38 PM

alright, im primarily an electric player but am looking and starting to double up, and ive had a brief look around and ive found 2 particular basses that have grabbed my attention (not that i know what im looking for) that are within my price range, both are st antonio's

ones a St.Antonio KS Blonde Double Bass 3/4
http://bassworks.com.au/store/prod250.htm

and the other's a St Antonio Slim Bass Outfit Deluxe (with realist pickup)
http://bassworks.com.au/store/prod236.htm

Jake · #2 12-23-2006, 09:45 PM

Heath, my advice is to get hooked up with a good upright player in your area and ask him help you check out the basses your interested in. I haven't heard of that brand and my guess is most of the other TBDB'ers haven't either, but if you find a cat who's been around and can play, you'll both be able to tell from the sound and construction whether or not you should buy. I've seen a few DB players from Australia on the forum, perhaps you could get in touch with one of them. All the best, JN

heath_the_great · #3 12-23-2006, 10:47 PM

theres only one i know of in the area but i have idea how to get in touch with him...im not really looking for anything spectacular at the moment, just something half decent to start on that wont cost me a fortune....apprentice wages arent that good

Sippy · #4 12-24-2006, 07:24 AM

I don't know anything about that particular manufacturer. but if that's your price range you should really check out the Hybrid Hawkes bass http://uptonbass.com/catalog/product...7f0dce41f37fa3

or even if you'd like to spend about $1,000 less for a decent bass try a Shen. Search Shen at the same website... they have the SB80 and the SB100

heath_the_great · #5 12-24-2006, 09:21 AM

thanks sippy, but theres a difference between AUS $2495 and US $2600

Arnold · #6 12-25-2006, 09:16 PM

I would agree with what was said before me, and I would add that I would stay away from the 'slim' bass. Unless you get it for nearly nothing, selling it when you are ready to upgrade is really hard. To that end I would look for a used instrument. Try the local players, you'll want to know them anyway.
Peace.
Arnold