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Websites that sell higher end/vintage basses.

Discussion in 'Basses [DB]' started by Refonbass, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. Jun 23, 2008 #1
    Refonbass

    Refonbass Supporting Member

    Jan 29, 2006
    Windsor Ontario
    Hi everyone, I'm new to the forums here. (Have been reading the electric bass forums for quite a while though) I was just wondering if someone could maybe point in the direction of some sites that may have higher end (15,000-20,000) basses for sale, preferably vintage. I'm in the market for another bass and have come up kind of short while scouring the net for double bass sites. I did a search on the forum here but couldn't find too much.
    Thanks in advance for any assistance!

    Ryan
     
  2. Jun 23, 2008 #2
    Uncletoad

    Uncletoad

    May 6, 2003
    Columbus Ohio
    Proprietor Fifth Avenue Fret Shop. Technical Editor Bass Gear Magazine
    It's very difficult to buy a DB on the internet. You don't really know what you are getting and they are to expensive to ship two ways if you don't get along with it.

    You must travel somewhere and play them in person. In addition there aren't all that many so you often need to go several places a good distance apart to find some selection. There are several bass dealers in various pockets of the US and EU that you can visit. Tell us where you are and we can make some suggestions.

    Look at this thread towards the last couple pages.

    You'll get the idea.

    Oh and while $15 to $20K is the top of Vintage Electric Basses it is the beginning of the bottom end of Vintage Double Basses.
     
  3. Jun 23, 2008 #3
    Refonbass

    Refonbass Supporting Member

    Jan 29, 2006
    Windsor Ontario
    Hey, thanks for the reply. I figured as much that I'd have to travel somewhere to try and buy. I have been playing double bass for quite a while and got my music degree on the bass that I have currently, a late 80's Schroetter carved top. Though I'd like to get something different now.
    I'm located in ontario canada, just across from Detroit.
    More or less just wanting to see whats out there.
     
  4. Jun 23, 2008 #4
    futurebass77

    futurebass77

    Aug 2, 2007
  5. Jun 23, 2008 #5
    mattfong

    mattfong

    Jan 14, 2008
    Toronto, Canada
    How far are you from Toronto? Theres a few good shops in the downtown area, like Heinl's and the Soundpost.

    Theres also this: http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/drh/msg/727393542.html

    edit: you could also take a trip into Detroit? Someone might be able to point you to a good place there.
     
  6. Jun 23, 2008 #6
    Refonbass

    Refonbass Supporting Member

    Jan 29, 2006
    Windsor Ontario
    actually I'm in Windsor so going to detroit is like a five minute drive, and TO is about 3 and a half. The bass I have currently was actually purchased at Heinl's I may check them out and see what they have in stock.
     
  7. Jun 23, 2008 #7
    Uncletoad

    Uncletoad

    May 6, 2003
    Columbus Ohio
    Proprietor Fifth Avenue Fret Shop. Technical Editor Bass Gear Magazine
    Chicago?

    Fly to NYC?

    Anybody in Mich I dunno.
     
  8. Jun 23, 2008 #8
    Martin Sheridan

    Martin Sheridan

    Jan 4, 2001
    Fort Madison, Iowa
    Bass Maker
    Michigan. Guarneri House in Grand Rapids. They make and sell. I don't know if Steve Reiley is still making basses or not, he makes very good bows. His son Aaron is making some wonderful basses.

    I'm not sure about Detroit. A few years back some of the bass guys wanted me to move there because they said there wasn't anybody.

    Chicago. A440, and Michele Fiore. I'll be there for a few months starting August.


    And on this forum: Arnold Schnitzer, Nick Lloyd, Ken Smtih, KC Strings, Bob Branstetter, Upton Bass and Jeff Bollbach.

    Apologies to those left out.
     
  9. Jun 23, 2008 #9
    Eric_J

    Eric_J

    Dec 21, 2002
    Flower Mound, TX. USA
    Michigan, Grand Rapids - Guarnai (spelling) - Steve Reily (sp)
     
  10. Jun 23, 2008 #10
    Don C

    Don C

    Jan 13, 2007
    Victoria BC
    Also check out Don Gorman in Merrickville, just south of Ottawa.
    Don is building great Basses at very reasonable prices.