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I have a problem manifesting itself in the form of a ply 1/2 size (formerly my brother's) that doesn't quite cut it anymore. I have an offer to trade up to a [Invalid or Expired Link Removed], but I'll have to buy it sight unseen (a bit of a scary prospect). I (or, I should say, my family...

I probably won't be able to get a teacher until the summer; think it would be best to hold off until then?

I've been playing viola for 5 years and electric bass for 2, and want to get started on upright bass. My brother has a half size that I've been screwing around on, but I just don't know where to start. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

I've been searching for quite some time for a good fretless 6-er, but my search hasn't been very fruitful. The two closest things I've found to what I'm looking for are Carvins, which are a little out of my price range (unless you guys think it would be worth saving up more money), and the...