Any decent places to buy a better DB/bow in Scotland/N England?

[TorturedSaints]

Hi all,

 

If you’re fed up with leftover turkey and mince pies, I’d appreciate some suggestions. 
 

I suspect that I know the answer, but is there anywhere in Scotland or N England that is worth looking at for an upgraded DB or German bow? Or is there anyone selling, or knows of anyone selling something suitable locally ?
 

I currently have an Andreas Zeller 3/4 with Evah Pirazzis and a £99 carbon fibre German bow, which doesn’t sound too bad.  I’m getting on quite well with the lessons and I’ve started to play in a couple of amateur orchestras, so I’m looking for a nicer orchestral bass (preferably secondhand and maybe £5-10k) although not with extension or 5 strings.

 

I’ve searched the forum and the Double Bass Room in E Sussex seems to be commonly recommended but that’s a 9 hour drive without any breaks.  Similarly, I know Bowspeed was the place to go to look for a new bow, but now that’s closed, where would be best to go?  There’s nothing particularly close on the musicalchairs website either. 
 

I will go to the Glasgow Violin Shop after the seasonal closures to have a look, but if you’ve got any better suggestions, then please let me know.  Thanks. 

[Geek99]

There is one in beeston, Nottingham thats a lot closer. “Turner violins” I know for certain that they do double bass - fairly close to m1 junction 

 

 

Failing that I know a double bass luthier in Coalville who may be able to help you or at least signpost you. 

he built his own cello from raw lumber … ✨🤷‍♂️
knowing him he’ll probably make you a magical one out of five lolly sticks and some glue that will survive nuclear holocaust 

Edited 22 hours ago by Geek99

[Geek99]

Suggest you try Turners, which is about 200 miles closer than East Sussex and if they cannot help you I’ll put you in touch with John. Edit: https://share.google/XD1SRdoo5dTYW1dTo

recently he saw my acoustic bass from

about 20 feet away and said it needed more bow. He was right #blackmagic 

very helpful and knowledgeable chap 

Edited 20 hours ago by Geek99

[TorturedSaints]

16 hours ago, Geek99 said:

Suggest you try Turners, which is about 200 miles closer than East Sussex and if they cannot help you I’ll put you in touch with John. Edit: https://share.google/XD1SRdoo5dTYW1dTo

Thanks Geek, I do get down to Derbyshire a few times a month, so good to know. 

[Geek99]

1 hour ago, TorturedSaints said:

Thanks Geek, I do get down to Derbyshire a few times a month, so good to know. 

They are at j25 m1, John lives near me at j22