Mathias Neuner bass, worth it?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Frank Larouche

Thanks Arnold and ken for the thoughts

The price is a little bit higher than my budget (5-7k, maybe a bit more), I will check it out and maybe talk a bit with the owner if the sound is good.

Arnold I agree with you, I have seen a couple of Juzek type shop bass and earlyer german blockless shop bass and the overall shape of this one is different.

What do you think of the price, does it seem fair for a possibly overvarnished bass of uncertain origin^

If I had a little bit more saving, I would definitely go to New York to visit your shop! You are two of my double bass hero for sure!

francis

On the price considering what it is probably not, I think you can do better. Arnold has a nice old Czech bass there that is like an early Juzek but a flat back c.1920s that sounds good and is all original except for the gears and is way under that price. Traveling might save you money in the long run. Being stuck in one area allows dealers to jack it up without competition. Competition is a good thing and helps to keep it more honest I think.