I Know its cheap but is it worth it?

Koffin Keith · #1 10-25-2008, 10:11 AM

I've been dying to get an upright. I work in a music store so I know that usually cheap just isnt worth it. In this case it's so hard to save up for a decent upright bass. I saw this and I'm just wondering if it's worth it for a beginner. If not then I guess I'll stick with my jazz bass and keep saving.

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Carl Johnson · #2 10-25-2008, 12:34 PM

That thing is a waste of money, might as well rent... and look for a better deal from a craigslist type thing.

Koffin Keith · #3 10-25-2008, 12:49 PM

yeah i figured. i'm just so anxious and there's nothing here in town or anywhere in the state on craigslist. i guess ill just start saving for an Engelhardt. thanks!

flip18436572 · #4 10-26-2008, 07:36 AM

Where are you located?

You might be able to post in the some of the other well used forum areas and they can tell you of some dealers you can drive to.

I drove 3 hours to the closest shop to me.

jschall84 · #5 10-26-2008, 10:49 AM

if you are near chicago, you can call engelhardt-link. sometimes they have seconds they sell for dirt cheap.

Koffin Keith · #6 10-26-2008, 12:26 PM

yeah, id be ok with a second. if i could find one used and cheap that's beat to hell but plays and sounds good that'd be cool too. not many upright players here in champaign that are selling theirs.

nathanmcnathan · #7 10-26-2008, 02:21 PM

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Marcus Johnson · #8 10-26-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nathanmcnathan

gargabe

I didn't know you spoke Swahili.

Paul Warburton · #9 10-26-2008, 04:57 PM

Gearhead43 · #10 10-26-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nathanmcnathan

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tinwoodsman · #11 11-02-2008, 08:18 AM

i got an es-1 second from Engle for like like 9hunny it rules , i love it it came set up with Dominants on it, i played it like i got it straight form the factory for nearly 9 months before i took it to the lutiher and got it set up for guts...its worth the trip from champaign fer sure..the factory is in elk grove i think . call em and ask, they will tell you what they have, and Why it is a second.. wether it is a split seem or a finish problem...

Slaps McGoo · #12 11-11-2008, 11:18 AM

Imho you shouldn't totally discount CCB's. I was talking to my tattoo artist and he's buddy with the bassist from The Brains, apparently he never spends more than 500$ on a bass. Just keep an eye on the seems and whatnot, though Engel's are definitely worth the cash.

Bass · #13 11-12-2008, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Slaps McGoo

...the bassist from The Brains, apparently he never spends more than 500$ on a bass...

This implies he replaces his CCB often. The bassist from The Sinsters does the same thing, replaces his CCB after a few months when it breaks. These guys drag it all over the stage, stand on it, throw it, whatever. And when it breaks the cost of a buying new one is less than repairing a decent bass.

But for a beginner, a CCB is usually a big waste of money. Most likely, it will sound like crap and be difficult to play without costly upgrades. At that point, a decent bass in the first place could have saved alot of heartache.

Slaps McGoo · #14 11-16-2008, 08:56 AM

I agree with you mostly Bass, my main point was just to not totally discount some chinese basses. I'm sure you can find some decent ones out there. I wouldn't order a CCB I couldn't play first though.

dukey donkey · #15 11-30-2008, 06:54 PM

I love my Cremona SB-2... paid like $699 for it... sounds great and its super durable.. (my wife threw it to the ground from a standing position once when we were fighting) havent had any issue with split seams or fingerboard coming loose... ebony by the way as well as the tailpiece... I love my Chinese-made ebay find, and I'd reccomend it to anyone else...

Gearhead43 · #16 11-30-2008, 11:53 PM

You paid way too much for a Cremona SB-2. Glad you like it though.

kingbrutis · #17 04-29-2009, 11:44 PM

I love The Brains. He playes a coffin style bass. I doubt anyone builds a coffin bass for under $500. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVVr-UlzDNo

Imho you shouldn't totally discount CCB's. I was talking to my tattoo artist and he's buddy with the bassist from The Brains, apparently he never spends more than 500$ on a bass. Just keep an eye on the seems and whatnot, though Engel's are definitely worth the cash.[/quote]

Paul Warburton · #18 04-30-2009, 04:08 AM

The "seems and whatnot".
You guys are a trip.

Bass · #19 04-30-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kingbrutis

I love The Brains. He plays a coffin style bass. I doubt anyone builds a coffin bass for under $500.

I suspect he buys CCB's for parts and maybe the road? I don't ever remember seeing the coffing bass before & I've seen these guys more than once. But sometimes my eyesight begins to fail by the time the main act is on. Great show - MORE BRAINS!!

Koffin Keith · #20 05-01-2009, 04:08 PM

Oh all this talk about The Brains makes me excited. The rockabilly radio show that i'm part of just booked them and The Creepshow to play here in Champaign in july! and i still need to get their new cd.

anyhoo i think cheap may be a bad idea. i work in a music store and have played long enough to know cheap just sometimes isn't worth it.