basshead56 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Hi all. looking to upgrade my DB and a mate sent me this link Aesthetically its pretty much what Im after but anyone know anything more about these? Thanks [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Double-Bass-red-with-white-flames-3-4-size-new_W0QQitemZ370303195565QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Sting_Instruments?hash=item5637ca59ad"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Double-Bass-red-with...=item5637ca59ad[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezyorkshire Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Hi, if that is the bass you are looking to upgrade to the one you have must be pretty useless, in my opinion thats what i would consider a very basic beginners bass, , if you are upgrading then looks are the least important and you should be looking at second hand in my opinion, cheers, Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead56 Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 Thanks Jez. You´re spot on though, as the one I started on was pretty crap. I was lucky it had strings! Managed to somehow sell it though and did alright on the price I got for it I only want something I can abuse in a rockabilly type context-slap and twang and all that. If its pretty light, even better. Just kinda liked the look of this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 (edited) I played one of these things once that a friend had, it had less acoustic resonance than my electric (unplugged) I kid you not. Dullest sounding bass. Steer clear. Edited December 12, 2009 by jakesbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead56 Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 Thanks Jake. After reading some posts from other BC users, I will definately take your word for it. May I ask if you know of anything somewhat similar but less pants sounding? Many thanks Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Hey Colin - You could do worse than getting one of Thomann's double basses. I recently bought one costing £780, which included free delivery, and I'm more than impressed. I asked for a low set-up and they did a great job with it. I even played one from them that cost about £300, but with a great set-up it played like something cost five times that much. To put it in perspective, my last bass cost me £3000, and I honestly don't miss it now that I have my new one. I've been playing upright for 10 years, all of that professionally (I'm a cheeky bugger), and I'd buy the same cheaper bass again over the expensive one, it terms on tone and playability. Bear in mind that if you're paying a hundred quid or so on shipping that it doesn't add to the value of the bass, so Thomann's free delivery makes it a very attractive option. If you fancy taking a spin up just north of the border, near Newry, you're welcome to try out my bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead56 Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 Thanks very much for that Gareth, very much appreciated. I have been looking at some of the options from Thomann in the last day or two. I may be up around your neck of the woods early in the new year (like every second person in the South, ) Thanks a million Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 [quote name='basshead56' post='682235' date='Dec 12 2009, 03:28 PM']Thanks Jake. After reading some posts from other BC users, I will definately take your word for it. May I ask if you know of anything somewhat similar but less pants sounding? Many thanks Colin[/quote] Being honest mate I don't. I tend to drool over basses that are 15K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 [quote name='basshead56' post='683125' date='Dec 13 2009, 04:44 PM']Thanks very much for that Gareth, very much appreciated. I have been looking at some of the options from Thomann in the last day or two. I may be up around your neck of the woods early in the new year (like every second person in the South, ) Thanks a million Colin[/quote] Good luck finding some parking when you're up here!! I'm actually gigging in Newry on the 3rd and I'll be in early afternoon for a soundcheck, so if you're in town that day let me know, I'll have my upright with me. Then I'm away on tour on the 6th so after that I'll be of no use to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusto Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) I'm thinking of selling my 3/4 size rockabilly bass. Im not sure what make it is but I would guess it to be at least 20 years old. I bought it from another bassist in a rockabilly band when I was in a rockabilly band, I had to leave because Im away too much for work at the moment . it just sits in the spare room which is a shame. It looks very cool though rough and ready looking with the roackabilly white line around the edges, it has slap pickups on it and new strings called Innovation super slaps, they cost me about 90 quid! they have hardly been played, and aparrently last for ages and ages. I still have the strings that were on it when I bought it and a spare set of Nylon(?) strings. Anyway, if your interested let me know. Im in Luton but can transport it if needed, Im in London at least a few times a week too. Edited December 14, 2009 by gusto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusto Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 LOL just noticed that your in Ireland. Not very postable these things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin spangles Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I wouldn't touch that bass with a barge pole. Don't rush into a decision you'll regret. As for cheap basses there are bargains out there. A good cheap bass well set up can sound really good amplified. It's when you come to use the bow that you 'sort out the wheat from the chaff' . Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyd Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Hi there. I'm in Ireland too and I was also looking at the Thomann basses, which look pretty good, although I eventually managed to get my hands on a second-hand Shen from a guy in Dublin. You might want to take a look at this one :- [url="http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=140494&cat=16"]http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?prod...0494&cat=16[/url] It looks like one of the better Thomann basses and a much reduced price - well worth a trip up to Dublin to take a look at it I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingeringAm Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Talk to [url="http://www.freedomguitar.com/contact_1.php"]these guys[/url]. They ship international, I'm just not sure how much. They sell [url="http://www.freedomguitar.com/description.php?II=13133&UID=2009121604193272.197.146.165"]Prima Basses[/url] I didn't pick one up myself, but I played one in their store and it was fairly top notch. Chinese made, nice ebony board, a good set up could make it a beater for years. With the Euro doing so well, you could make out really cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27 frets Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) [quote name='basshead56' post='682121' date='Dec 12 2009, 01:06 PM']Hi all. looking to upgrade my DB and a mate sent me this link Aesthetically its pretty much what Im after but anyone know anything more about these? Thanks [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Double-Bass-red-with-white-flames-3-4-size-new_W0QQitemZ370303195565QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Sting_Instruments?hash=item5637ca59ad"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Double-Bass-red-with...=item5637ca59ad[/url][/quote] I bought a 'solid state' bass from the same supplier (Gedo Musik) last year - very nice wood, made in Czech Republic, but finished off in Germany by Gedo Musik. It cost around £1500 plus shipping, and they have comparable models available at present. e.g. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Double-Bass-complete-solid-state-4-4-size-new_W0QQitemZ380198894700QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Sting_Instruments?hash=item58859ebc6c"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Double-Bass-complete...=item58859ebc6c[/url] or [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Double-Bass-complete-solid-state-4-4-size-new_W0QQitemZ370319529185QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Sting_Instruments?hash=item5638c394e1"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Double-Bass-complete...=item5638c394e1[/url] or 3/4 size [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Double-Bass-complete-solid-state-3-4-size-new_W0QQitemZ370322765719QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Sting_Instruments?hash=item5638f4f797"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Double-Bass-complete...=item5638f4f797[/url] The cheaper models, like the one you linked to, are laminate (i.e. plywood), which is typical of basses in that price range. But if you want something better, the solid wood versions are very good quality for the money. They come with a basic bow and a decent soft case too. Delivery from Germany was really quick too - ordered on Saturday, arrived the following Thursday. Edited January 21, 2010 by 27 frets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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