Where is the best place to buy an Upright?

[CelinderMotoMan]

Used or new? If I am looking to spend $800-$1000, what brand should I look for? Obviously I can get more bang for the busk if I buy used. I've looked in the classifieds but I need to find something within 100 miles if I have to pick up.

[drurb]

Start here.

Then c'mon back with any unanswered questions. IMO, you should set the budget minimum at $1200-$1500. Especially if buying new, you are not likely to find a decent instrument delivered with a good setup for less than that.

[JimGullen]

Greetings!

It's worth a trip to Grand Rapids to visit The Guarneri House (www.guarnerihouse.com). This is Steven Riley's shop. I don't know what his "entry level" bases go for, but it's a neat place and they'll get you started. Be sure to call to schedule an appointment.

Good luck and best regards!

Jim

[ZonPlyr]

Hey Britt, don't know if you are still looking or not but talk to Ed Fedewa if you get a chance. He may know of one floating around. Let me know if you need his number.

[mattfong]

I'd go with used, and I also agree with drurb on the budget. And look here/put up an ad: http://www.craigslist.org

remember to switch the location to yours.

[PaulCannon]

A used bass, if cared for properly, would be worth more than if it were new.

[Bruce Lindfield]

Originally Posted by CelinderMotoMan

Used or new? If I am looking to spend $800-$1000, what brand should I look for? Obviously I can get more bang for the busk if I buy used. I've looked in the classifieds but I need to find something within 100 miles if I have to pick up.

Originally Posted by PaulCannon

A used bass, if cared for properly, would be worth more than if it were new.

Yes it's funny - what the OP said, would apply to buying a BG - but it's almost the opposite for buying a DB!

So there are lots of cheap, new DBs around, with brand names - especially from China - but an old, un-branded, bass almost always costs a lot more!