Looking for recommendations on a place to take my sons bass for a checkup, possible bridge work, and also possibly an appraisal. Also, looking for a place where he can try out a few bows. And string recommendations.
We bought what we think is a used Juzek bass from someone who rebuilt it. It has the symbol on the back that we think is Juzek, but no info on it inside. Want to see if we can find out for sure and also appraise it for insurance.
One of the strings is vibrating, the teacher suggested it might need some bridge work done.
The bass has two jazz and two orchestra strings. He is a high school student that mostly plays orchestra in and out of school, but does do some jazz band music a few times a year in school. Suggestions on brand and type for his use.
As for bows, he has always played with a german bow, but can play with a french and always used whatever brand german bow was provided with the instrument. He is interested in upgrading, but nothing very expensive.
We live on Long Island, have read about Upton and Finley and Gage.
We bought what we think is a used Juzek bass from someone who rebuilt it. It has the symbol on the back that we think is Juzek, but no info on it inside. Want to see if we can find out for sure and also appraise it for insurance.
One of the strings is vibrating, the teacher suggested it might need some bridge work done.
The bass has two jazz and two orchestra strings. He is a high school student that mostly plays orchestra in and out of school, but does do some jazz band music a few times a year in school. Suggestions on brand and type for his use.
As for bows, he has always played with a german bow, but can play with a french and always used whatever brand german bow was provided with the instrument. He is interested in upgrading, but nothing very expensive.
We live on Long Island, have read about Upton and Finley and Gage.
