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Hi folks, Well as you can guess I'm looking to buy a Double Bass, I'm starting with classical studies then onto other bits and bobs. I've seen some on the Thomann website that look ok, but I think I'd rather buy used as it's generally better value. Anyone got some good suggestions for a decent beginner bass? Cheers.

Wrong on so many levels!

Just sold some magazine to Rainer (well read sold as 'for a contribution to BC') and all was good. He even gave a little more than he said he would , top BCer!!

Cheers for that, I've left my details so we'll see what happens!!

Cheers for the responses. I'll find a local teacher first and go from there. Peace.

Hi folks, I've been thinking recently that I wouldn't mind trying out a DB if anyone is willing to let me have a try on theirs? I'm in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire if that helps at all? If not anyone know of where else I could try one? I'm thinking I'd like to start with classical playing, then move onto other styles. Also can anyone recommend any tutors in my area? Any info or advice would be greatly appreciated and for once I'm quite excited!! Cheers in advance.

The bass line is an embellished (very nicely though ) one taken from the actual track. There was an old keyboard that had the same demo and you could separate the instruments and the b line was basically the same as above (bar most of the fills!), very nice groove for a demo song and I'm sure someone could be made into a nice full length jazz/funk piece with a bit of work

Yup, well produced and nice and clear. The music notion idea is really good, always good to know what you're doing on paper

Hey I'd like to try it as well if possible please, by the way it's an ace idea and all in a good community spirit, nice one Chris

mmm, tried a fair few in my time and have now settled for 2 thumb BO 5 broadnecks. I sold 2 jazzes and 2 P basses in the process and thought they were all keepers, a bit odd but tastes do change I suppose. I used to have a thumb nt5 that was a work of art (IMO) but the fit wasn't that good for me. The BO basses fit me that bit better and while they don't sound quite as 'thick' as the NT (they both have soapbars rather than single coils) they are probably a little bit more versatile. I've also realised now that I much prefer 5 stringers with a wide string spacing so if I do get another wick it'll be broadnecked for sure!!

Top notch stuff

Just received a Radial pedal from Andy, really easy transaction, great comms, well packaged and sent quickly. Would not hesitate to deal with again, cheers .

I've just sold a bass to Chris who trekked up to West Yorkshire from Birmingham on the train! Easy transaction, great comms and a nice guy to top it all off, would not hesitate to deal with again .

[quote name='grunge666' timestamp='1374013151' post='2144335'] I saw this last week and posted it on my FB wall - thought it was brill. I'd have a go at something like this but, know it'd end up sounding like I'd dropped the bass down a flight of stairs! [/quote] Lol!!!