Buying a double bass...

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Michael Case

It's a Wilfer #10, about 20 years old. It's a bass being sold at Ideal music in NYC. The name carved in the back is Emanuel Wilfer. They want $4700. for the bass. Actually the NS LaScala really interests me. I'd like to be able to play one though. Does Arnold usually have one around for people to try?

You will have to call Arnold and ask him. On the Wilfer, it is no better in quality from what I have seen. Now you will just have to compare them each as Basses and pick the one you like. the NS will have a professional set-up. The Wilfer will probably need to go to a shop like Arnolds to be set-up if you want the same level of playability.