Recent content by nonsensemusic

Thank you all. Yes, unfortunately not in the Chicago area now, but found a nice older bass that is making me quite happy. As chance will happen, the maker is unknown, but the luthier who worked on it most recently is a 5 minute drive from my house (the seller was an hour away).

Than thanks for all the responses. I play mostly jazz but also love new music and playing in a community orchestra. Another question is: are prices largely arbitrary within certain ranges? Is there a contrabass “blue book”?

Thanks! Yes, definitely thinking sub 15k, maybe 6-12. To elaborate conflicting things have heard: one friend told me Shens were sub-par student basses, but then I have subsequently heard that they make very high level basses, I heard similar conflicting things about Juzek

I’ve been playing an Engelhardt swingmaster for ~20 years. Basically when another bassist mentioned a bass maker besides someone I had met or Kay, I wouldn’t have a point of reference. Now suddenly, I need to purchase my second bass and I’m at a loss. I’m not a pro, but I’m not a student or...

I have a hard time saying where I’m from because I’ve moved so many times. I am living in Florida right now, but started playing bass in Illinois and some of my best playing was in Texas. Just sold my upright and hoping TB can help me with getting a good forever contra. Looking at a Strol...