Guzzigaga Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I would like to give the double bass a go but finding information on what's good and what's not is difficult. So what's the opinion out there. I don't have a great deal of money to spend so I'm looking at the student / beginner level stuff. So far I have found, forenza, sotendo, stentor, thomman (I heard it's not cheap buying from Europe Any more due to the split). Does anyone have any experience with these brands, am I missing a decent brand. Basically are any cheap double basses worth buying. There isn't much info on this stuff out there, could only find a few vids on YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I'm afraid that 'affordable' probably needs clarification, and I'd suggest quite strongly that you go pre-owned rather than new. You can buy a perfectly playable pre-owned DB at the £300 level but it won't set your world on fire. At £1000 you get a very different experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Most of them will come from Europe even if you buy from a uk seller. Finding a good used one is the best bet but that's not always easy! Check out Gedo, a few of us bass chatters have them and they cover a variety of price points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I’d recommend buying one used from the forum here from someone who has the bass set up. Buying online is a risk and every bass will need a setup. If you do want to buy new, then buy from a luthier or specialist shop that can do the set up for you. Playing a poorly set up DB isn’t just a challenge, if your technique is poor you could injure yourself. Buying cheap is a false economy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Where are you, mate? People on here will let you play their affordable basses if you make contact. Plenty of credible starter instruments out there but a friendly steer will help you avoid a catastrophe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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