andydonovan

Hi All, I've been playing Upright Bass for a couple of years now ( Old Time County, Blues ) , I currently have a Stentor Conservatoire with Innovations on, although this has a really good tone I feel that now is the time to branch out. I have about 1k plus the trade in on the Stentor. ( if anyone's interested ) I'd like something thats a little better quality to play. If I go for new, I like the look of Engelhardt Swingmaster, but i'd imagine a nightmare to get over here in the UK, is there a UK equivalent?. If I was to go vintage what would you suggest? I've heard the old pre 60's european basses are good?...i'd prefer to get from a dealer not from ebay if i can help it. Also can anybody recommend a good shop/Luthier in the Peterborough/Cambridge area. Look forward to hearing your views. Cheers Andy