Recent content by catfisch

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    Double Bass newbie needs help?

    Thanks to all. I know of 2 larger shops that I'll take the bass to, for their assessment; and to compare it to other basses.
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    Double Bass newbie needs help?

    You assumed correctly: I have not bought a DB before. I appreciate the quick response & good advice.
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    Double Bass newbie needs help?

    I would like to look at a '62 Karl Hofner fully carved 3/4, this Saturday. Local luthier is asking $1950. "Worth about $6500", has ebony fingerboard, adjustable bridge, new Thomastic Spiro-core. Set up and gone through, top was removed, sound post has been cleated. I've been playing electric...