BassQueen

Sound similar to the one i got on ebay, mine was set up previously by a guy that played jazz and I love the tone. I'm taking mine to a luthier for a spruce up when I have more funds. so go for it. luv BassQueen :wub: [quote name='ryanzepp' post='388462' date='Jan 22 2009, 01:08 PM']The Bass says Reghin Romania on it and was made in 1978. He even said himself its not top end at all but plays well and sounds nice.[/quote]

Hi Andy I was lucky and got a great double bass from someone who had played in a jazz band and it was nicely worn in and he did not want a fortune for it. It cost me £457 and I am having a great time reaquainting myself with this fabulous instrument. I did not have a fortune to spend and i think i was fortunate (bloody lucky really!!) I got mine on ebay. But I suppose ideally try one out if you have not played before. Apart from that get the best you can afford. I am gonna take mine to a luthier when i get some extra cash to check it over and get some minor cosmetic repairs done. Before my luck with this one, i was considering the thomann. Depends what you want to do, and also if its set up wrong, watch out for injury!! luv BassQueen :wub: [quote name='andyjingram' post='384089' date='Jan 18 2009, 03:53 PM']Hi Huge Hands, Can I ask which bass you bought? I am currently looking to buy a double bass, but have been surprised by the huge cost of them compared to electrics and complete slating of 'cheap' intruments all over the place! I was hoping the 111BR from Thomann would be worth a shot ( [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_kontrabass_111.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_kontrabass_111.htm[/url] ) but I'm starting to lose hope that it is even worth bothering. I do hope it is just bass-snobbery that's going on, but you are one of the very few I've seen sticking up for a cheap bass. Do you gig or record with yours, or is it just for learning and enjoying? Cheers, Andy[/quote]

Thanks for that. Thank you all for the welcome and encouraging comments. I have regular treatment from a colleague ( we practice a form of soft tissue work called The Bowen technique and I treat quite a few musos for repetitive strain etc. Much less physical than physiotherapy, very subtle but it produces great results. Its amazing how we take muscles etc forgranted sometimes and the strains that we can get all too easily, especially with these lovely instruments that we play. I find 20 minutes a day is all I can manage at present before my hands start to protest, but its amazing how much I have achieved in a week. I do consider myself very fortunate indeed that such a good instrument came to me for next to nothing. I did research before and envisaged paying a lot of money, so i am very happy. regards Bassqueen :wub: [quote name='BeLow' post='374375' date='Jan 8 2009, 07:54 PM']5 years ago I shattered my left wrist (broken in 4 places) as well as my right collarbone. I remember talking to the surgeon as I went under anaesthetic an him saying that I might not regain full mobility of my wrist. I was pretty distressed as I am a canoeist as well as bass player. At the time I was not playing much but when they took the pins out I was determined to get back to playing. After a few sessions the physio said he couldn't do anymore for me, I could not understand what he meant as I thought I wasn't doing too badly. At this point he explained he couldn't do anymore as I already had better articualtion in my wrist than he had in his. I was very lucky - stick with - hope you get there, and have fun doing it.[/quote]

Well, I'm indulging myself in some jazz! Spent another 20 mins practising scales yesterday till my hand objected, still gonna do that very day until I have the strength back in my little finger! Once the strength is back then I can do more. I had a spinal cord injury 5 years ago which greatly impaired my arm and finger strength and I did not play for a while, but really getting into it again. Any more women out there playing double bass on this forum or just little old me?? Bassqueen :wub: [quote name='BeLow' post='373550' date='Jan 7 2009, 09:49 PM']Welcome bass queen - I bought myself an electric upright bass and have been amazed at how much more physical the playing is - keep us posted on progress - what sort of stuff are you playing?[/quote]

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: