newbie here: 1/2 size Dbl. bass needed

Avoid the Cecelio crap!

If we knew your location and price range we would be able to be more helpful.

 

Third grade students often need an 1/8 or 1/4 size. Why not rent an instrument from a local shop? That way you can get a well setup instrument and be able to change size as needed.

A well setup instrument is critical at this stage as the students arms and hands have not developed much strength yet.

 

Excellent advise. We rent a violin for my grand daughter for $30 per month. Out of that $22 is held in escrow towards the purchase of a violin. So, when she is ready for a full size instrument, it will be largely paid for. If she quit playing today I would still have enough in escrow to buy a violin. It could then be hers or sold to use the money for a different purpose, or instrument.

Revising this post. Talk to people like the instructor, let them give you advise on which music shops to visit. Most are, but some are not honorable.

 

You do not say where you are located however there is a 1/4 that has been on CL here for a while: http://columbus.craigslist.org/msg/3841047608.html given the time it has been for sale I am guessing he would take less. Christopher is a good starting out bass if it is set up properly. I have no financial interest in this bass but would be happy to help you with this one (check it out, etc.), If it is of interest feel free to PM me a phone number and we can discuss live.

Best,
H

 

Let me know any questions - I'm an orchestra teacher for grades 3-8

 

Call Ideal Music in Manhattan. They may be sold out of their huge stock of old basses, or they may have something decent for a good price. I haven't dropped in for a while.

There's also this:

http://southjersey.craigslist.org/msg/3907239902.html

I had something similar and it was OK. The seller has been trying to move it for a while, so you may be able to get a better price. If you go for the Juzek be sure to have a violin shop look it over before you finalize the sale. There are several shops in your area.

 

Having an instrument at home will EXPONENTIALLY improve his learning and rate of growth. Well, assuming he touches the bass.

 

Nice bass. Too big.

 

Music Go Round in Gahanna, OH has a 1/8 Shen SB80, it needs a good set up, fixed bridge and someone put +/- 3/16" shims under the feet to raise the action which is now pretty high. Looks to be in pretty good shape, with a few bumps, they are asking $799 (which I think is too much) but might deal.

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