Recent content by Joanes

Thank you very much to all for the tips. I think I'll listen to you and test the Eastman VB155 first. :thumbsup:

Thanks Oscar. The fact is that I don't know if I will have the opportunity to test both. Do you think your Eastman VB105 is more stable and less delicate than the fully carved basses?

Hello, Sorry, I accidentally cut the text! I am thinking of buying a Chinese hybrid double bass, since I have read very good opinions about its value for money. The fact is that Eastman is the only brand that has a distributor in Spain. The store that distributes Eastman does not have the double...

oney. The fact is that Eastman is the only brand that distributes in Spain. The store that distributes Eastman does not have the double basses in the store, I have to ask them to bring it to test it, so I cannot test all the models calmly. I'm hesitating between the Eastman vb65 (solid spruce...

The bass is in perfect condition. The body is made in China, I don't know what brand it is, the bridge and fingerboard are made by the French luthier who sold it to me. It cost me €2500 and I'm very happy with it for being so cheap, but I would like to add the sound of the wood to have a double...

Thanks Ctrlzjones, that's good to know

Thank you very much Matthew and 1st Bass! I honestly have no idea how to do it myself. But after reading your answers I have decided to ask some luthiers in the area for a quote.

Hello everyone. Lately I am reading very good reviews about hybrid double basses from brands like Upton, Shen, New standard... The fact is that they are not available in Spain and I wonder if it is possible and profitable to turn a laminated double bass into a hybrid by taking it to a luthier...

Good morning! Thank you very much to all for the tips! Finally i bough another 115He, the first impression was very good but I have not tried it calmly yet, what I have verified is that I have to lower the bass volume not to sound too big! I' tell you!

Thank you all! I think I will listen to you and get a second 115he cab!:thumbsup:

Hi everyone, first of all i apologyze for my english. I have an ampeg portaflex 350 head matched to a 115he cab and i am very happy with the sound, do you think it is worth it to get a second 115he cab even if i don't need more volume? Thanks in advance!