henry norton Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I've only ever played Eastern European budget carved tops or cheap Chinese laminated DBs. The sound and playing quality seemed to have as much to do with the setup and strings as the construction which has got me wondering. Has anyone had experience of the more expensive end of the laminated spectrum, like the Upton Bass laminated models or the 'legendary' 1950s Kay and Epiphone laminated DBs. Is a really good laminated bass worth buying over a 'budget' carved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo200 Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Absolutely. Check out Daf Lewis on this site. He's selling an old Boosey & Hawkes plywood back when they were built like tanks. I think he's asking around £1000 but it'll sound better than most of the pine Chinese stuff out there and will take a hammering - (humidity and playing wise). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 [quote name='Damo200' post='923061' date='Aug 12 2010, 07:57 PM']Absolutely. Check out Daf Lewis on this site. He's selling an old Boosey & Hawkes plywood back when they were built like tanks. I think he's asking around £1000 but it'll sound better than most of the pine Chinese stuff out there and will take a hammering - (humidity and playing wise).[/quote] Thanks! I didn't know Boosey & Hawkes made DBs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo200 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Oh yes. They were originally just Hawkes of which the 'Hawkes' instruments are now worth as much as £25,000 + Just be careful of buying new shiny 'bluegrass' instruments, laminate or otherwise, particularly if you want to use a bow. Double basses are temperamental so get the best you possibly can and preferably from other experienced players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adi Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hi There I've just reposted my B&H. Adi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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