Hi all,
New to this forum. I played my first double bass as a young girl aged 14-15 years old whilst at school, as it was the only instrument left. Afetr switching to electric, for some years now I have always lusted after a double bass, but lack of funds etc.. could flog my pre 80's stingray but hey would you??
I won a bass on ebay paid £427 for it. Its about 10 years old comes from romania somewhere and was sold to me by the guy who use to play it in various jazz bands, so it has a great tone and is set up nicely. So, i consider myself very fortunate indeed. As I vaguely remember what I was taught back in the murky depths of time I bought a teaching dvd to re-aquaint myself with what seems to be like an old dear friend, and now I'm loving it.
I'm building it up day by day as I forgot the stamina and strength required to play, compared to leccies!! (unless its just me getting older!!)
So, onwards and upwards ! Point being, I did not have to pay a fortune to play around with a double bass and this suits my needs for now. I can always upgrade if I outgrow and if i get some money!!
Bassqueen. :wub: