Double Bass Klaus Mueller bass question

[JoeyJazzMan]

Because there are so many questions I thought I'd show the actual ad. I was hesitant at first but I doubt anyone here is going to run out and buy it out from under me lol
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[LouisF]

There don't seem to be any cracks; it it looks like a "real" music store; and they just want the thing out of the way. Go for it.

 

[LouisF]

This sort of says it all (from their website):

Orchestral Collection​

Since 1984 The Cheep has specialized in a quality rotation of violins, violas, cellos, and the occasional upright bass. We buy, sell, and trade all types of orchestral instruments, so bring in what you're not using and get store credit!

and they have a lot of student level instruments for sale: https://www.dirtcheep.com/collections/orchestral-collection

and there's probably a repair guy their who can do a decent, basic set up (ask him about the strings)

Take the thing home abd be happy.

 

[Ed S]

it it looks like a "real" music store; and they just want the thing out of the way. Go for it.

Of course, as a "real" music store, they likely have a good idea of how much they have into/expect out of it, and it isn't as tho it is taking up room in someone's living room. As such, they might be less open to a lowball offer. But who knows. There is always SOME meat on the bone for haggling. And, on the plus side, you can ask them about warranties and have them for potential service. And, as they are in the business of buying and selling, you might be able to sell it back to them (for an acceptable loss) should you get tired of it.

It sure looks clean. No pics of the neck heel, so be sure to look carefully. As they supply school instruments, they will be able to set it up so that it is at least playable. You might want to see if they can tweak it for your rockabilly desires. If they don't want to dicker on price, maybe ask if they will install adjusters on the bridge. That will cost them nothing other than a bit of their tech's time.

Sure is a motley collection of strings on it. I'll repeat my suggestion of Dirty Guts.

You really can't expect to get too much more than that for a grand. I always enjoy spending other people's money, so I'm with LouisF. Just buy it and start slapping it like an angry nun!

 

[LouisF]

Ed! Trigger warning! Trauma! "Angry nuns" My Catholic boyhood! Rulers across the knuckles! Prayer books across the back of the head! Any more flashbacks and you'll force me to switch to bass guitar!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ed S]

Our worst was "Hairy Arms" Amelia. Who was yours?

(And the lucky folk who have NO IDEA what we are talking about!)

 

[LouisF]

Oh, dear Ed: it was a tie: the 4'8" Sister Aloyius P. Gonzaga (seriously) and Sr Simplicia (known to all as "Simp the Blimp" for her size). They were like Mutt and Jeff together and equally dangerous when armed with ruler or prayer book.

I'm going back into therapy now!

 

[JoeyJazzMan]

Looks like someone did buy it out from under me lol Oh well guess it wasn't mean to be lol I will keep searching, that was my first interaction with an upright bass. To be honest even though I didn't really know what I was doing that bass didn't really vibe with me all that much anyway. Thank you for all your replies and information. I will take what I have learned and keep learning and the right double bass will find me when it's time.
Thanks again!!

 

[Ed S]

...that bass didn't really vibe with me all that much anyway. ... the right double bass will find me when it's time.

I have no doubt that you will fall in love with a much more expensive bass!

Weird how basses seem to hang on the market forever, then this one gets snapped up before you can decide. To look at this constructively, perhaps the lesson learned is try to get yourself to be readier to pull the trigger when the right bass comes along. The best way to get there is to try to play as many different basses at all price points, to get an idea of what you do and don't want.

 

[AGCurry]

I have no doubt that you will fall in love with a much more expensive bass!

Weird how basses seem to hang on the market forever, then this one gets snapped up before you can decide. To look at this constructively, perhaps the lesson learned is try to get yourself to be readier to pull the trigger when the right bass comes along. The best way to get there is to try to play as many different basses at all price points, to get an idea of what you do and don't want.

... and to build your bass-buying fund.

 

[LouisF]

I don't know what the bass shop scene is like in Atlanta, but you could check out the BVS shop in Greensboro NC: https://www.bassviolinshop.com/about-us; I doubt if they'll have anything in the under $2K range but they will be helpful in your search