Shashank Das Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 (edited) Hi, I'm planning to buy this travel bass from Mr. Ross Anderson in Australia, would like to know opinions of people who have used it, comes with spirocore mediums, K&K bass max pickup, soft case and a fiberglass hard case. it looks a lot like the Czech ease bass but very affordable and sounds great!! Edited May 7, 2020 by Shashank Das 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bassace Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Pics or it didn’t happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) — Edited May 7, 2020 by Burns-bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shashank Das Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 (edited) hey guys, forgot to attach the pics earlier , here they are now, i'm honestly not a marketing guy, i'm planning to buy this bass and need suggestions from people who might have used it. Edited May 7, 2020 by Shashank Das Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Apologies for my crude message. The bass here looks beautiful. Can I ask how much it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shashank Das Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 Mr. Anderson quoted 5000 Australian dollars to me for the bass + spirocore strings + k&kmax pickup + soft case + fiberglass flight case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 (edited) Hi @Shashank Das, I can't comment on the bass in question. It does look a nice instrument, I must say. I have a Gage Czech Ease, and this one does look similar. Actually, it looks slightly smaller bodied. My Czech Ease is a lovely bass. But being smaller bodied, it's quieter than a more normally sized DB. Let us know if you decide to go for it. Edit: yes, looking at my bass, this one is quite a bit smaller. Edited May 10, 2020 by Marc S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 (edited) Are you looking for a portable bass? As stated these smaller ones will have less volume than a standard size double bass. If you are wanting portability the Chadwick Folding bass is a winner. Lots of reviews and accolades. Edited May 10, 2020 by TPJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shashank Das Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 Marc S : i really need something to travel with, i have a full size bass already, that's why i'm thinking of this. TPJ: i like chadwicks, my friend has one, which i've played a lot, but i don't think they're available anymore, also it is about 1000$ more expensive than this bass and there's the constant struggle of removing and putting back the neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shashank Das Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 Hi, i haven't bought it yet due to travel & shipping restrictions , here are some demos by other bass players though: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRAGTteQcF4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQOdrVLacwk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oYBU5lDxGs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56IGaCy16hg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQsx99f4Mck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLMWS18dWPw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUqz5GE8dvw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckyincarnate Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Shashank Das said: Marc S : i really need something to travel with, i have a full size bass already, that's why i'm thinking of this. TPJ: i like chadwicks, my friend has one, which i've played a lot, but i don't think they're available anymore, also it is about 1000$ more expensive than this bass and there's the constant struggle of removing and putting back the neck Have you taken into account the (very substantial) import duty and VAT you would likely have to pay on this instrument if you are buying from Australia? It might even things out with other travel basses. I have no experience with the instrument in question. It might be worth hanging fire on a travel bass purchase and waiting to see what pops up on the second hand market in weeks/months to come. No one is travelling at the moment and I could envisage people freeing up some of their money in basses that are not being used much. No hurry, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petebassist Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 5 hours ago, Shashank Das said: Hi, i haven't bought it yet due to travel & shipping restrictions , here are some demos by other bass players though: Nice to see some proper playing videos. It sounds pretty good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shashank Das Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Duckyincarnate said: Have you taken into account the (very substantial) import duty and VAT you would likely have to pay on this instrument if you are buying from Australia? It might even things out with other travel basses. I have no experience with the instrument in question. It might be worth hanging fire on a travel bass purchase and waiting to see what pops up on the second hand market in weeks/months to come. No one is travelling at the moment and I could envisage people freeing up some of their money in basses that are not being used much. No hurry, right? i'm not in a hurry at all, but I stay in India, there are hardly 10 double bassists in the whole country and no upright basses are available here,, no new basses or second hand basses, so i will have to pay import duty and taxes for everything , yeah the import duty and other taxes are a lot, that's why i'm trying to ask a friend traveling from Australia to my country or fly there myself and get it back as personally as personal luggage immediately after the flights resume. Edited May 14, 2020 by Shashank Das 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckyincarnate Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Ah, didn't realise you were in India. In that case, it sounds like a good option for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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