Rattman, you ain't so old-school here yourself, Mr. July 06

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Welcome to TB, Eli. Read through the website -- quite a list of accomplishments here. You'll find there's a lot of great resources on the site, including several (very) experienced old fogies. I suggest you check out the TalkBass Double Bass Sampler page (the Sampler subforum) and check out clips from Ed Fuqua, Paul Warburton, Ray Parker, and Chris Fitzgerald as soon as possible. Great players, great guys.
EDIT: I'm not sure how many other younger classical fellows are on the board, but Snakewood is a second year in the University of Toronto classical program (major kudos to him on that accomplishment) and Paul Cannon has posted some truly wonderful recordings. Both are 17-18.