rosscoebones

then I will reappraise my views!!!..didnt realise that tbh... thanks

I knew nothing when I started at all and bought a Thomann cheapest I could find......it has done me real real well (100 plus gigs and 5 years abuse) but I absolutely believe in hindsight that I was very fortunate with the build quality. If I started now knowing what I do and listening to your dilemma (although not 100% sure how acoustic you mean) Id be buying second hand and have me a budget of 6-700. There's been a few stentor 3/4s for sale recently and I think they are really solid well made and great value for money and Ive been sorely tempted to buy one just because....well....just because.... Find a friend, dont be put off by the cheaper ones, try them out. I'd make sure you are happy / comfortable with the neck width, as Ive tried a few with thick necks and they feel rubbish and difficult to play...... whatever you decide just make sure and slap it hard at some point in your journey :-) good luck!

dots at 3 and 5 are huge help, dont worry about going any further than 5 ;-). Dont be gentle (if you are going to slap anyways) and enjoy :-) (oh, and stretch plenty before playing!!) :-) then enjoy some more :-)

looks lurvely :-) so will you be slapping or bowing or plucking like a geetar???

have a look at Gut a Like Twister......SBWs are awesome but I get what you mean about the E!!

go with what feels right for you...........however nothing will compare to a proper doublebass............... :-) is it just about the sound? or the experience, the feeling, the adventure the whole damn hog :-).....eub just a half way house.....(runs and hides maybe?)

Hi, Id love to attend and have a nosey? happy to bring my cheap as chips Thomann along, with some entry level combis and all set up for slapabilly if that might interest peeps? Havent been playing for long so can share experiences with any other noobs?? Pencil me in and I'll sort logistics?? [size=3][font=comic sans ms,cursive]FB: demhowlinbones [/font][/size]