Bigbass Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Belated welcome! [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 [quote name='Bigbass' timestamp='1379092822' post='2208660'] 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 [/quote] 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah thomas Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Welcome ! Come and post the question in the DB and EUB section ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Whereabouts are you based? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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