sjc Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I got this off this site a number of years ago and used it as a first double bass for my daughter to learn on. She has now moved on to a 3/4 sized instrument so it is time to move this on. Always hard to price these small sized basses but it is certainly worth somewhat more than I am asking for it. However, given that it was bought it off this site for £100, I am happy to pass it on for the same amount. Note however that at this price, I am considering this to be a fixed price and not open to negotiation. As you will see from the photos, the bass is in generally good condition with no splits or cracks. Clearly there are a few scruffs and scrapes but that it generally expected on a double bass. The main thing to note is that the endpin is not a great fit into the body and therefore the endpin comes out at a slight angle. Probably would not be a particularly significant problem to sort but given that this has been total stable whilst in my ownership, I have never seen the need to touch it. The bass plays with a reasonable tone (certainly far better than you would expect for the price I am charging). The action could probably be considered to be slightly on the high side but it is still more than playable as it is. Even though it is a 1/2 sized bass, the end-pin can be extended so that it is a comfortable play for adults. Being a 1/2 size, the scale length is about 37" which is not significantly longer than a long scale bass guitar. It could therefore be considered to be an ideal starter instrument for someone looking to transition between bass guitar and double bass. The bass comes complete with a case. As can be seen from the photos, this is not a great fit but does the job of protecting the instrument. The instrument does not come with a bow. This bass is in Cambridge and is clearly for collection only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 (edited) Wish this was closer!!! Fuming ps if anyone is near it and heads Manchester way i’ll Happily reward someone Edited November 4, 2018 by AndyTravis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Being a wee guy I would love this. Sadly too far away 🙁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 £100 is a great deal for a starter double bass for a smaller learner! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I'll take this if it's still available please. I'll send you a PM to sort out the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 On hold pending for Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 Now sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Sad face 🙁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Argh! Didn't even see it till today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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