[quote name='toys19' post='1264192' date='Jun 10 2011, 05:49 PM']So thinking of getting a double bass - I'm a crap bassist at best but just want to bang out acoustic - basic, lines for when we are unplugged.. Will this be any good or is it just too horrific to consider? I dunno if I can stretch to £1k for what is essentially a hobby and the odd gig for anyone foolish enough to listen to our rubbish.. [url="http://www.gear4music.com/Woodwind-Brass-Strings/Deluxe-3-4-Solid-Top-Double-Bass-and-Case/1O6"]g4m £429..[/url][/quote]
These are actually OK.
You will need different strings - you can buy them second hand on here or on TB. Allow £60
You will need to lower the action. You can do this with a needle file.
You will not be playing the great works of dead German composers on it, but you will be able to go thump thump thump.
You could sell the hard case on Ebay. I have a pupil who sold her case for £180.