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Double Bass ebay basses

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Chris Baldwin

Dec 6, 2011
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As not to sound repetative I'm a begginer with a low budget. I would like your thoughts on the single cutaway bass on ebay. It has a solid spruce top, ebony fingerboard, and maple neck. My concern is the thickness of the top being 7/32" and the fact that its an ebay bass. Any and all feedback and opinions will be appreciated and taken into concideration. Thanks

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#5
you mean like this ...
*** NEW 3/4 MAHOGANY CUTAWAY UPRIGHT DOUBLE BASS-10 yr WARRANTY** | eBay

Many years ago I was tempted by the cheap basses on ebay too, but when I started looking for information on "upright standup doublebasses" I soon found myself here...
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f1/ba...-please-read-before-posting-new-topics-43093/

It is well worth your time doing the research and playing some basses so you have a basis for comparison before spending your money. Bottom line is you are very unlikely to find anything of quality and a playable setup for $600. A realistic budget is more like double that for something used and around $1500 for new. I'd expect to pay more than the price of that ebay bass for the amount of setup it will likely need. If I'm going to invest that much if a setup, I'd want an instrument by a known manufacturer that is more likely to sound good. There are so many red flags in that ad I don't even know where to start.:hmm:
 
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Please, for the love of Pete, take 15 minutes to search this forum on the term "eBay" and read what's been written. It's tiresome and disrespectful to expect time from us if you're not willing to spend a little time on your own first.

I searched on the term "ebay" in the db>basses forum and found 747 distinct threads. I would venture to suggest that 700 of them have the same advice represented over and over again.

Mods, can we get a"cheap/budget/eBay sticky" or do I need to throw myself through a plate glass window?
 
#8
Hey, I'm one of the nice ones, don't be snarky. Do a search you'll see.

747 times. This is not even the first time TODAY that someone has posted this question. Hang around for 8 or 10 years and you'll feel the same way.
 
#9
Chris Baldwin said:
I would like your thoughts on the single cutaway bass on ebay.
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My thoughts:

Never purchase a BSO from a seller lacking proper credentials.

I wouldnt hesitate a moment purchasing an instrument from say, Gollihur Music. They wont ship anything unless its tested and set-up to play right out of the box. They have some very nice entry-level instruments for less than $1100.

The ebay sellers aren't so concienceous about that stuff. Its a real gamble. IMO.
 
#10
TroyK said:
I searched on the term "ebay" in the db>basses forum and found 747 distinct threads. I would venture to suggest that 700 of them have the same advice represented over and over again.
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I would imagine that the number is more like 742, but am not willing to read them all.

Mods, can we get a"cheap/budget/eBay sticky" or do I need to throw myself through a plate glass window?
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Pick the one that you found that has the best advice that you'd like every newbie to see, and I'll give it a prominent spot in the FAQ thread. :)
 
#11
Chris Baldwin said:
Thanks shadygrove. Troyk thanks for the warm welcome to the forum.
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As a veteran of TB, I'm going to back up Troy. Newbies sign on here and ask the same basic questions over and over and over and over again. I've devoted a substantial amount of time to helping newbies with such basic issues, directing them toward reputable dealers, and identifying effective strategies for buying a DB. I don't want a medal; I don't want credit. I enjoy doing it.

What I do not appreciate and what I do not enjoy is when folks make it apparent that they have not made even a small effort to find the information for themselves.

With all that said, welcome to TB. :) My advice is that you do your homework. Read the newbie links. They contain a wealth of information. Use the search function before you start a new thread. When you've made yourself familiar with what's here, come on back with targeted questions. You'll find that most members here are quite generous with their time when it comes to helping others, especially those willing to help themselves even a bit.

Finally, don't buy that eBay BSO (bass-shaped object). [See, I saved you from having to search "BSO."] :)
 
#12
As a newbie and in my defence I did search ebay in this forum and yes there was 747 threads and I had looked at the first 50 before I posted and had only found one thread that was even close. The rest were about selling on ebay and some used beat up cracked basses on ebay. Now as not to get off on the wrong foot I do appreciate the help from the pros. Shadygrove links were the most helpful. Thanks again Chris.
 
#13
Chris Baldwin said:
As a newbie and in my defence I did search ebay in this forum and yes there was 747 threads and I had looked at the first 50 before I posted and had only found one thread that was even close. The rest were about selling on ebay and some used beat up cracked basses on ebay. Now as not to get off on the wrong foot I do appreciate the help from the pros. Shadygrove links were the most helpful. Thanks again Chris.
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Ah - it sounds like you need to limit your search to the DB forums in the box on the lower right. If you include the BG forums, all hell will break loose on any search and the number of results will resemble a google search for Justin Bieber.
 
#17
I don't see a wiki button as I have this app on my phone because I travel due to my job. Matt I live in central Ohio near Columbus. I will be going to Houston tx in Jan. And have been all over Ohio and surrounding states even as far as Puerto Rico. If you are familiar with any of these areas especially Houston where I will be for two months and can make suggestions of reputable dealers I would gladly check them out thanks Chris.
 
#19
crowsmengegus said:
Okay, I created the beginning of a FAQ page for noobs on the talk bass wiki. Here it is:

Beginner's Guide to buying a Double Bass - TalkBass Wiki

Maybe after it gets going we could make a sticky out of it.

Go and read/edit it if you have the time and motivation.
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I added a bit already.

Chris Baldwin said:
I don't see a wiki button as I have this app on my phone because I travel due to my job. Matt I live in central Ohio near Columbus. I will be going to Houston tx in Jan. And have been all over Ohio and surrounding states even as far as Puerto Rico. If you are familiar with any of these areas especially Houston where I will be for two months and can make suggestions of reputable dealers I would gladly check them out thanks Chris.
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You got two great places - Beginner's Guide to buying a Double Bass - TalkBass Wiki and Cincinnati bass cellar in Ohio. Would be a two hour drive but well worth it. I can't imagine either would not be able to get you going with a good DB.

Most of the major cities/metro areas have at least one or two shops focused on basses. I don't know of any specific shops in Houston, but I am sure someone will chime in.
 

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