JamieBenzies Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) Hi everyone, I am after a double bass in Devon and possibly London (It would be less likely for me to be able to go and try it in that case however). I am open to any offers and am up for trying out and potentially buying any basses costing from £100 to £1500, it all depends on how it feels and sounds to me. Please get in touch if interested. I can guarantee that the bass will be well used and treated with a lot of respect. Thanks Jamie Sorry I just realised that this should be in the items wanted thread. Can some one please move. Sorry! Edited November 24, 2009 by benzies123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Jamie - I needed a rough and ready upright for bar gigs as my carved bass was taking a beating, plus carved bass + loud amps = feedback, so I took a punt on one of Thomann's basses. I bought this one - [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_kontrabass_22_02.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_kontrabass_22_02.htm[/url] I specified the string height I wanted, they set it up, it came well packed (with shipping included in the price) and I was AMAZED at the quality of tone and playability. I honestly haven't needed my luthier do any work to it to improve the playing or sound. And to put it in perspective - I've been playing upright professionally for 11 years, this is my fourth bass and my last one was a fully carved, costing £3500, so for a £750 bass I wasn't expecting a whole lot but I am honestly gobsmacked at how good this thing sounds and plays. I know buying this way is sight unseen but I think it was worth the gamble - I can't say enough about the quality of the build, or the in-house set-up Thomann do. So if you got something like that you'd be able to invest in a good pickup, a bow and a decent case with the rest of your budget. Feel free to PM me if you want to ask anything about it. Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieBenzies Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Gareth Hughes' post='664368' date='Nov 24 2009, 09:26 PM']Jamie - I needed a rough and ready upright for bar gigs as my carved bass was taking a beating, plus carved bass + loud amps = feedback, so I took a punt on one of Thomann's basses. I bought this one - [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_kontrabass_22_02.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_kontrabass_22_02.htm[/url] I specified the string height I wanted, they set it up, it came well packed (with shipping included in the price) and I was AMAZED at the quality of tone and playability. I honestly haven't needed my luthier do any work to it to improve the playing or sound. And to put it in perspective - I've been playing upright professionally for 11 years, this is my fourth bass and my last one was a fully carved, costing £3500, so for a £750 bass I wasn't expecting a whole lot but I am honestly gobsmacked at how good this thing sounds and plays. I know buying this way is sight unseen but I think it was worth the gamble - I can't say enough about the quality of the build, or the in-house set-up Thomann do. So if you got something like that you'd be able to invest in a good pickup, a bow and a decent case with the rest of your budget. Feel free to PM me if you want to ask anything about it. Gareth[/quote] Thanks for that, sorry I misinterpreted at first! I will definitely will consider this. Edited November 27, 2009 by benzies123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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