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Double Bass Help buying Double Bass!!

bassike

bassike

Apr 24, 2008
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Montreal
#1
Hi guys

Could anyone recommend me a double bass for around 1500.


I saw a nice bass at lemur and another one at upton, but I would like to know if anyone could recommend me some other options.

By the way I live in montreal so if anyone knows a place; it would be nice but if I need to order on line it is fine with me.
 
#2
Sure! Fretwell has a lovely Englehardt ES-1 for $1,550 USD.

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You could check the luthier directory on Invalid Link Removed for basses near you.

Don't forget about the exchange rate (very favourable right now at about 0.90) and shipping (usually about $300) and taxes (5% federal and provincial if applicable).

I ordered from Upton and am happy with my bass.
 
#3
bassike said:
Hi guys

Could anyone recommend me a double bass for around 1500.


I saw a nice bass at lemur and another one at upton, but I would like to know if anyone could recommend me some other options.

By the way I live in montreal so if anyone knows a place; it would be nice but if I need to order on line it is fine with me.
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I sent you a PM.

Also check out this one...
http://montreal.en.craigslist.ca/msg/1200915315.html

Look at used local sales strongly.
 
#5
My teacher recently purchased the least expensive Upton as a rental for students and is very impressed with the instrument. I liked it too .... but then ... i haven't got that much experience on the double bass ... yet.

Ryk
 

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