1st double bass

[lojo]

I am wanting to get a DB to start to play on at home

I am not concerned if this goes well or not, I am enjoying a playing electric bass in a few bands right now, and just wish to give DB a go

My question is please, if anyone can comment

I have been offered a 3/4 bass for £100, its been sitting for a few years in a friends, sisters garage (miles away), it has strings, no pickup and is a bit battered but plays

No one knows much about it or has the knowledge to pass comment on its make/setup etc.

All i know is they said if I am looking for one they will get shot of it for £100

Is this worth taking a gamble on?

[geoffbassist]

U can't even buy a decent set of double bass strings for £100.

Sounds like a great way to start without spending lots.

[slobluesine]

go on!!! i can do you a set of strings for £50

[keeponehandloose]

If its playable what have you got to loose.It would be easy to get your 100 quid back on a resale of a playable bass.

[lojo]

[quote name='keeponehandloose' post='962612' date='Sep 20 2010, 07:31 PM']If its playable what have you got to loose.It would be easy to get your 100 quid back on a resale of a playable bass.[/quote]


cheers guys, I don't about double basses, will take a gamble on it

[slap_it_hard]

Take it quick!
Mind you..............................

What area do you live in as you probably need it looked at, as there really are a few things that if they're wrong with it, you can scrap it !

[steviedee]

That's a bargain mate go for it...

[lojo]

[quote name='slap_it_hard' post='963028' date='Sep 21 2010, 09:50 AM']What area do you live in as you probably need it looked at, as there really are a few things that if they're wrong with it, you can scrap it ![/quote]

Thanks guys, Im gonna gamble

Im in surrey area , near esher