A Beginners Double Bass

[Bigbass]

Hi

Just started to play the double bass and bought a beginners bass from Thomann. The bass started to delaminate, but Thomann were great – no quibble refund.

But where do I go from here. Chance another Thomann or wait for who knows how long for a second hand bass.

Any comments on beginners basses would be useful.

Based in UK

Edited September 13, 2013 by Bigbass

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Belated welcome!

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[BetaFunk]

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Hi

Just started to play the double bass and bought a beginners bass from Thomann. The bass started to delaminate, but Thomann were great – no quibble refund.

But where do I go from here. Chance another Thomann or wait for who knows how long for a second hand bass.

Any comments on beginners basses would be useful.

Based in UK
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Try posting this in the 'EUB & Double Basses' section where it's more likely to be seen by those who may be able to help you.

[BassTractor]

Welcome!

What BetaFunk says. Also, as this stuff was discussed not too long ago, I think maybe half a year or so ago, you could find relatively updated and fresh info by just browsing through the threads there, or with a search for "beginner".

Enjoy!

best,
bert

[sarah thomas]

What BetaFunk says. Stentor 50 is good, best bet is an oldish Eastern European 3/4 double bass. Budget up to £1,000 to include a decent set of strings and a set up, although you can get lucky. A Zeller with a solid neck repair went for about 300 on ebay. Play before you pay. Post it in the DB section. We'll yatter on ad nauseum about uprights. See you there!

[ubassman]

Welcome ! Come and post the question in the DB and EUB section !

[ubassman]

Whereabouts are you based?