Double Bass First Bass...need advice...1830 German?

[Herbie 80's]

Yeah, it's a different thing, you know? I've learned a lot working as a freelancer first instead of going to school. But it takes a lot of time to be able to fully rely on music to provide, and since I'm a classical player, we're in a different boat than you guys.

On a serious note, I wouldn't ever recommend bringing your bass to Jules Saint Michel, but he has a sweet Juzek right now, that might be in your 7K range. I played it a week ago or so, and if I had the dime, that bass would be mine. He can also do deferred payments, so bring Frederic and check that bass out.

A friend of mine, Pablo Seib, is also selling one of the basses that comes out of Mario's stores for a used price. I can give you his email if you want.

 

[thumpbass]

Yeah man I would greatly appreciate that, send me a PM!

 

[Eric Hochberg]

@Eric Hochberg - Thank you for that info, I find it very interesting Are you suggesting for me to take the bass home and have Mario check it out? Make sure everyting is legit?

Yes, but you don't have to take it home... One way or another, have any bass you're serious about checked by a luthier. so you know what you would be getting into. I've been playing for 40 years and I still do this, as I'm not an expert on bass construction, wood, etc.

 

[robobass]

What's with the @ sign?

 

[eerbrev]

What's with the @ sign?

It's an easy way of telling someone you're speaking to them without doing a big quote. It gets used a lot due to its connection to both twitter and facebook.

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[drurb]

It's an easy way of telling someone you're speaking to them without doing a big quote. It gets used a lot due to its connection to both twitter and facebook.

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Indeed, but in that case, you needn't put the "@" in front of the name. The name itself does it all. For example:

@Eric Hochberg - Thank you for that info, I find it very interesting...

vs.

Eric Hochberg - Thank you for that info, I find it very interesting...

I think people do that because the Twitter style has invaded even where it serves no purpose.

 

[longfinger]

The original ad now has more pics..

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[KUNGfuSHERIFF]

What the hell were they thinking with that varnish? Is that Minwax?

 

[Rob Thompson]

You want, as your first bass, a blockless wonder that is possibly a half size? Bad idea....

 

[Herbie 80's]

The ad says that it's a small 3/4 and that it was restored during the summer. If it was restored to 'not be a blockless wonder' (for lack of better words), I would try it and see. If not, steer away.

@ Kungfu - the finish does look pretty bad, I must say.

 

[Jake deVilliers]

If by 'restored' they mean that Uncle Al poured a ton of ugly 'varnish' on a poor unsuspecting bass, don't walk away, RUN!

 

[thumpbass]

With all the feedback I've been getting, I've decided to steer away from this one. I think I'm going to look for something newer, maybe an Upton or a nice local bass. Herbie's 80's steered me in a couple of nice directions

 

[longfinger]

You should still see it in person and try it out. It will be a good learning experience.

 

[Rockman]

With all the feedback I've been getting, I've decided to steer away from this one. I think I'm going to look for something newer, maybe an Upton or a nice local bass. Herbie's 80's steered me in a couple of nice directions

Spend ~2000 on a Upton Basic and you get a perfectly servicable bass with decent volume and a good setup. If its your first bass then why spend more? Also Upton has a trade up program where you trade in your old Upton for a better version so why not? (At least they used to, I haven't check it out in a long time)