Double Bass New standard?

[MollyKay]

I second the idea of taking a trip to Seattle and doing some shopping. There are some good basses in town and friendly players who could be helpful...John

For jazz a carved top is just going to sound richer and once your technical exercises with the bow start sounding good you may want to play bit of arco in public without the nasally plywood sound.

I especially agree with the comments about a carved top being desirable for jazz (yes, even pizz.). The tonal complexity and physical response of a carved top really are are dimensions that are missing from a ply.

There is a New Standard Cleveland hybrid (carved top) for sale in Seattle.

Here is the TB classified ad in case you missed it.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f144/new-standard-cleveland-hybrid-739382/

 

[marvin spangles]

. Right now I am only 18 and im studying another year with my instructor before I go to school.

Oh and I play almost exclusively jazz other than technical exercises with a bow.

Hi Given your age and finances. I think a New Standard Ply or equivalent standard ply bass would perfectly suit your needs at this stage. It seems a very sensible choice. Given the reputation of the New Standard Basses should you decide to upgrade to a hybrid or even a fully carved at some point in the future you will easily sell the New Standard.
Good luck in your quest.

 

[Huy Nguyen]

Don't worry too much, I think this squeaky wheel is finally getting his grease. I think we're rectifying the situation now.

of course you had to quote what I wrote just to make things messy.

 

[PRUNEFACE]

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[hublocker]

If you're thinking of coming as far as Seattle, think of Vancouver, B.C. too. There's a bass luthier here who acts as a middle man for folks trading good basses. He usually has one or two on hand and knows of more for sale.

Like this ad from April for example:

And from Russell Sholberg:

I am selling my Eberhard Meinel 3/4 size double bass with gamba
corners and a round back. This bass is fully carved, made in the
Musima factory in Markneukirchen, Germany in 2000. Good sound quality
for advancing players. I originally bought it from Northwest Music in
Vancouver in 2002 and have used it on many gigs and recordings since
that time. I have modified the original end pin to one of Nicholai
Bobas N-pins. Also, I have added bumpers to the side. In the time I
have owned it I have made one minor seam repair below the tailpiece.
Asking price $3650.

Russell Sholberg
604-725-0599
[email protected]

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http://www.luthier.ca/

 

[MT Spaces]

I am looking to buy a new bass in the near future. I have five grand to spend maybe a bit more. The problem I face is that I am in Boise Idaho and there is such a surplus of instruments to play here ... I am wondering from owners of a new standard ply if buying one without trying it out is a safe bet. I have been reading rave reviews on talkbass about them.

Hunter ... I live in Bozeman, MT. I did not read all the advice above. My mistake.

But ... I have read lots of reviews myself for the NS Cleveland plywoody and have heard a couple "live" in WA state. That is a Good Bass and you can't go-wrong.

I thirst-after a New Standard Ply Cleveland . I have several old-plywoodys ... Kay, Epiphone, and (soon) American Standard ...

But I really want a Cleveland someday and I will sell-off 1 or 2 of my Oldies when the time comes . The NS Cleve seems to have a nice and friendly design based-off old American Standards from Cleveland Ohio USA . BustaMelon at Bass'n'Bluegrass has one. And there are others I have been listening-to at TalkBass and BlueGrassBassPlace (oopps .. That Place Is Dead now) ..

IMO ..... You can buy a NS Ply Cleveland and have it shipped just-fine. Just let Arnold & The Crew know it is headed for your dry-climate there in Boise ... They can make some adjustments ahead of time.

I want one too and I also live in a dry climate . I am not-so-sure of their Hybrid Cleve with a carve-top in my climate (or yours there in Boise). However ... I would love to hear the hybrid ... Until it split with cracks in the top next Winter.

In our upper-left USA dry-climate ... I think it is best to stick with laminates . IMO ... Get a plywood Cleveland and carry-on. And ... I will visit you so I can test-drive it.

For another reference ... Contact Dwight McArtney .... In Seattle WA (also a member here at TalkBass) ... He has a plywoody Cleveland and I heard it live and got to try it out ... Nice Bass.

 

[damonsmith]

Hunter ... I live in Bozeman, MT. I did not read all the advice above. My mistake.

& from your profile:
"Hey it's just a hobby and I'm just a rookie."

A nice ply bass IS probably the ticket for those playing roots/bluegrass especially lots of outdoor festivals and such.
NOT for a serious jazz student with 5 grand to spend. There are humdifiers and other ways to keep the bass in order in dry climates.