Thomann basses?

[kevcooke]

http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_kontrabass_1.htm

Anyone had any experience with this bass? or the kontrabass 3? I've no prior experience on the upright bass, i am an electric bass guitarist. Would one of these be good to start with?

It's a bit of a difficult decision for me. The choice is coming down to me either getting an awesome bass guitar, which I can play well... or take up a new instrument. Can anyone chip in their 0.02$ on this little dilema?

[Jake]

Well, I would stay away from anything with an ebonized fingerboard, you'd be better of finding a bass with real ebony. Other than that, it looks like a decent plywood bass. Before you pull the trigger on anything, Google these places and check out their inventory. Also, if you can afford the price of a great bass guitar and you don't mind waiting a while, check out New Standard Basses

Lemur Music
Upton Bass
Bob Gollihur

[LouisF]

If I'm not mistaken, their basses are made in Korea. If you're in England you might check out Stentor basses, which have various models; and Mussima/Eberle from Germany. I think you can find them both at Thwaites and Boosey & Hawkes.

Louis

[Noir]

To me they look a lot like Strunals, made in Czech Republic. They even offer the "washed" spirit varnish finish on some models; you can check on the Strunal website.

Anyway, if that's the case, then it would be a decent bass, but a full setup by a bass luthier is mandatory.

Also check Gliga instruments, they're better made than the Strunals, but more expensive.

[theshadow2001]

Im led to believe that they are strunals as well. Which Im also led to believe are some of the better cheap basses. Personally I would go for one of the carved or hybrid ones. There's more info on them over on www.rockabillybass.com if you do a search on their forums.

Bob Gollihur could be another option. His basses are meant to be decent. Granted they are a bit more expesnive than thomanns offerings.