Question for classical bassists

[reedo35]

Here's the link to the thread- Rob's is about the 13th Post.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showth...508#post121508

[Rob W]

Originally posted by Chris Fitzgerald
Where might an ignorant jazzer find out more about these basses? How "high-end" pricewise are they? I'd love to eventually have a 5 stringer, but I'd prefer the high C instead of the low B. Does Elias make those as well?

I just e-mailed Peter last week to see what his current prices are. The 5 string goes for 32, 000 Swiss Francs which is about $29, 500 CDN. I'm guessing that's around $20, 000 US plus shipping from Switzerland. Too bad he doesn't still live in Canada - he used to be an hour drive from me!

There's a very interesting article on Peter in the November issue of Strad Magazine - check your local violin shop for the issue. Most stores keep back issues in stock.

[Chris Fitzgerald]

That's a gorgeous bass alright...unfortunately, it sells for more than I make in gigs in a year. I really like the shoulders.

[john turner]

Originally posted by dhosek


Let's just hope that it doesn't get out of hand and we end up playing 7-string basses....

-dh

i'm holding out hope for all you guys

[Bruce Lindfield]

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