Help Me Choose Which Bass To Buy

[Greg Clinkingbeard]

Ryan,
First, or second ,
Welcome here. I hope my last post didn't come off too harsh. I was in your exact position a couple of years ago. There are two schools of thought. It seems the most experienced players will advise playing several basses and not buying anything that isn't chosen from those candidates.
Others, usually with less experience, will buy on-line based on faith.
The problem with this approach I believe is that it is impossible to know the level of experience of those giving advice. I purchased a Hybrid from Upton this way. Players purchasing these basses are using them in everything from Bluegrass to Country to Jazz to Rock to Classical situations. They are strung with weedwackers to gut to steel. I've found that the opinions of others are virtually worthless when compared to your experience in playing a bass before you buy, especially since you have local options. How much is airfare down to Lemur? If you absolutely cannot do that, then make the best choice you can. Just realize that your bass may be the wrong one for you.