I think that you should buy the bass because it fits you well. Do not buy a bass for the investment. You should be playing the bass and purchasing it on its sound. If you find something better for a few hundred dollars more go for it. If you do plan on upgrading some time in your life, as I assume you might, you might want to look into something that appreciates in value. If you're looking for your instrument then go for it.
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Double Bass Help me decide
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I think that you should buy the bass because it fits you well. Do not buy a bass for the investment. You should be playing the bass and purchasing it on its sound. If you find something better for a few hundred dollars more go for it. If you do plan on upgrading some time in your life, as I assume you might, you might want to look into something that appreciates in value. If you're looking for your instrument then go for it.
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FWIW,
At the university level you will be spending an enormous amount of time in thumb position. Buy a bass that fits you well and sounds good in the upper register. If the bass is even that is the important thing.
We are all drawn to the "pipe organ" basses, but did you listen to it in a hall? Sometimes those basses sound dissipates and the other more focused sound is what carries in the hall.
There are tons of basses out there. However, most reputable shops have "full trade in value" and I am sure that Robertson's does. Aaron is a good guy and knows his stuff. If you end up back there in 4 or 5 years he will help you get into that next level instrument.
Good Luck,
BG
At the university level you will be spending an enormous amount of time in thumb position. Buy a bass that fits you well and sounds good in the upper register. If the bass is even that is the important thing.
We are all drawn to the "pipe organ" basses, but did you listen to it in a hall? Sometimes those basses sound dissipates and the other more focused sound is what carries in the hall.
There are tons of basses out there. However, most reputable shops have "full trade in value" and I am sure that Robertson's does. Aaron is a good guy and knows his stuff. If you end up back there in 4 or 5 years he will help you get into that next level instrument.
Good Luck,
BG
+1! The more focused upper midrange often carries and cuts through better for many genres and venues.
Well guys I appreciate your input(some a bit off topic). I have selected the Robertson bass! When I went back to play it again yesterday, I knew once again, this was the bass for me. I think I will be very pleased with this bass for the next 4-6 years. Also, knowing the trade-in policy is comforting. With the bass I also got an octagonal pernambuco bow. D Chagas Brasil. Overall I am very happy with my purchases and can't wait to get home and practice!
Cheers, Landen.
Cheers, Landen.
About your investment in a bass here's my 2 bits: There's a limited quantity of old European basses but the number of new Chinese basses in the marketplace will keep growing & growing. So other things constant price of old vintage should increase against new imports.
The fellow who just bought my 1920s European ply said that it sounded better than the fully carved Shen he's been borrowing. He also said mine played much easier so perhaps the Shen just wasn't set up properly. Nice to see how happy he was with his new bass anyway.
The fellow who just bought my 1920s European ply said that it sounded better than the fully carved Shen he's been borrowing. He also said mine played much easier so perhaps the Shen just wasn't set up properly. Nice to see how happy he was with his new bass anyway.
