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I think that would be really cool. I'd say two electrics--a bass-rangebass and a more mid-/treble-range one--would be best. I would love to try that myself.

I have used this for maybe seven months. I agree with jtlownds's comment about the lack of padding. it makes me sore after a long time of practising. but still, it is definitely worth the money.

I prefer roundbacks, if only because I find them to be more comfortable to lean against me, and more attractive. Let's be honest, looks ARE important in a bass. If you're really passionate about it, don't you want it to look nice, too? I read on a website: "Roundbacks with their arched shape...

I have the Concerto in F# Minor. I printed it off IMSLP. That's about all it has though, as far as Bottesini.

Clarinet is really well-rounded and will help for a lot of other woodwinds, to some extent. Baritone seems, to me, like a better choice than trumpet if you've never played a brass instrument before.

Also, Bag Balm works really well. It's another sort of lotion--although a little more waxy--used originally to prevent the chapping of cow udders. Comes in a green little tin. I found some at my local pharmacy. It's not too uncommon, and it's really a great product.

"A lot can come out of something this small..."

eBay is the absolute worst place to buy an instrument like a contrabass. And you can't learn all too well on a noticably junky bass. There will be setup issues, as well as other problems--and unless you know how to correct and overcome the problems, you're not going to be learning right. This...