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    Double Bass Otto Durrschmidt

    Just bought one of these bows from Lemur and I love this bow. The balsnce on this bow is amazing and makes it so much easier to play than my old bow. Also the clearity I gained even compared to Sefeirt and other competitive makers was like night and day.Just wondering what other's experiences...
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    Double Bass college bow vs "a keeper' bow

    I've gotten some contrasting suggestions when it comes to purchasing a bow. I have been told that I should spend anymore than 1200 on a bow for college. This is because I haven't yet developed my skills enougn to pick a good bow and my desires will likely change. I have also heard that I should...
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    Double Bass Found It!!!

    In response to my last post "knowing when its right", I now know. Is a fully carved romanian imported by Shanks Strings in 2005. It has a spruce top and maple back and ribs. It sounds amazing with Bel Canto strings on it. The easiest playing bass that i have ever played. No more excuses for my...
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    Double Bass Knowing when its right

    I just started shopping for my first bass yesterday. I probably played between 12-15 basses in my price range. Some I liked more than others but nothing really jumped out at me or felt "right". I've read all the newbie buying a bass threads but I haven't seen one that solves my perticular...
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    Double Bass Bass Insurance

    Just wondering what agencies you guys insure you basses through. Any places you recommend or not. How much premium is standard for a 10k bass. I'm not sure if this is where to post this thread so feel free move it.
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    Double Bass Bass for college

    Hi everyone, I just wanted your opinions on whether to get a laminate or a carved bass for college. I don't know how the conditions it would be stored in would be but hopefully I can put it in my brother's apartment. There is also the option of goin hybrid. I'm also probably goin to get it from...
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    requirements for college

    Hi I having been playing guitar and electric bass for about nine years and am just starting to learn double bass through school. i am now a junior in high school and am consisdering in majoring in music education. I was wondering what you ask of your students when auditioning to join the music...