Mathias Neuner bass, worth it?

[Frank Larouche]

Thanks Ken, this is very insightful!

I will wait a couple of days and pray that the bass doesnt sell. I will offer the owner a lower price. If he lower of a couple grand I could buy it and I think that at that price it will be impossible to beat in term of sound regardless of the origin. Of course after a trip to a local luthier and my teacher (very good orchestra player) to be 100 % sure.

If I end up with this bass (I cross my fingers) I will investigate further the origin ( with your help I hope ).

Francis

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Frank Larouche

Thanks Ken, this is very insightful!

I will wait a couple of days and pray that the bass doesnt sell. I will offer the owner a lower price. If he lower of a couple grand I could buy it and I think that at that price it will be impossible to beat in term of sound regardless of the origin. Of course after a trip to a local luthier and my teacher (very good orchestra player) to be 100 % sure.

If I end up with this bass (I cross my fingers) I will investigate further the origin ( with your help I hope ).

Francis

AFTER you buy it? Before would be my best advice. Just in case. You don't know what's inside this bass.

Very good players are not always experts on basses and their worth or origin. Trust me on that!

[Frank Larouche]

Like i said I will go to a luthier before buying the bass, that's for sure. I will also try to send you a couple more pictures! One thing is sure you know your double basses!

But thanks for the reminder, for this kind of money, I thinks it's very important to be very careful with a purchase.