originalfunkbrother Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I have been looking on the market for a double bass to purchase and I have come across the Stentor Range, in particular the Conservatorie series appealed to me. But before I make the financial committment I would love to get a valued second and even 3rd opinion from those that have been in this long enough to know the difference between a good and crappy double bass. Thank you in advance, Greg Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Hi Greg, firstly whats your budget? Have a trawl through past threads in this section to find many conversations on this very topic. I have a Stentor which I keep in a band van for on the road and flying. Its cheap and sounds ok amplified, but it's not a patch on my old German basses. It really depends on what you are going to use it for and how seriously you are taking it. Best of luck and feel free to come back with further questions. Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pookus Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 You could also look at a Wilhelm Eberle bass. That is what I've got and its pretty good for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) Greg, I've been playing a Stentor Arcadia for 4 or 5 years now and had no problems with it whatsoever. I amplify it through a Shadow SH950 into an Acoustic Image Contra and get a great sound from it. It has a good acoustic sound too. The guys in my folk session love it. It cost me £1500 from the Violin Shop in Glasgow ready setup. They usually have about 10-15 basses in stock. As Jake said it probably wouldn't be a patch on a vintage German bass but you get what you pay for. Avoid Antoni basses like the plague! If you have the chance to try a few different basses, do. That will help you make a comparison. Graham Edited January 2, 2009 by BassBus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I have a Stentor student (model 1950) - The one with a solid top & ply back & sides. It does seem a bit rough & ready, but was nice & cheap, it seems to be tough and sounds decent with a K&K pickup & Thomastik Spirocores. I don't take it out much though as its not as easy to carry or play as my NS CR-5M EUB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalfunkbrother Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 I am takin it very seriously and I think the budget would be £2500, but if you have any recommendations I would be glad to listen to any advice... Thanks a million.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalfunkbrother Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 By the way, Philspector you need to tell me what old German basses you have.... Cheers, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalfunkbrother Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thanks, I am in South East London if thats not too far away.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalfunkbrother Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Okay, well thanks for the consideration...far it is..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardi100 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) I've got a stentor and I'm in South East London (SE13). Feel free to contact me if you'd like to check it out. Edit: Just checked it, it's a Zeller, for Stentor, don't know what model it is but the luthier said it's got a solid top and lami back. Edited January 3, 2009 by ardi100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcordez Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 ive been playing one for a year and its been fine. but you'll need to look at replacing the endpin and get a decent set of strings on it pretty quickly. ive only been playing upright for just over a year and it seems to be a great beginner to intermediate instrument. good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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