Like the original poster, we are looking for a bass for our son. He currently has a 1/2 Palatino, and he HATES it! He refuses to play it. However, he enjoys his bass and enjoys playing in the orchestra. His orchestra teacher (also a bassist) tells me frequently that our son has so much talent on the bass, and constantly amazes him. Our son has a good ear and is consistently on pitch. BUT, he does not take lessons nor does he desire to do so.
He has outgrown the 1/2. The music store from where we purchased this has an outstanding reputation, and has had for many, many years. When we purchased his 1/2, they gave us a great deal (we're repeat customers -having bought our other son's violin and our daughter's cello there, as well as my own flute and piccolo "way back when."). Anyway, every penny we paid for the 1/2 will go right toward a new 3/4. Great, right? Well, the catch is they have only one bass in stock - Palatino. ugh. Go figure. (my son has said the palatinos as school are awful, too),. The store is willing to order something for us, but I know how important it is that our kiddo play before we purchase.
Our son is currently a junior in high school, and thinks he might be interested in playing in college, although that would not be his major. (The rest of us, although we're not music majors, do still play our instruments...even I do!!)
So, now after that long-winded introduction, I need advice on a decent bass at a decent price. I've checked the classifieds here. I've checked the exclusively bass stores within our region (although they are all 2-4 hours away).
I've seen Engelhardt, Shen, etc. It's all so confusing to me....and even though I won't be spending in the ten's of thousands, even a couple of thousand is pretty significant.
help?? please.
thanks..robin
