Buying a new bass advice

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Robert Ham

Yep, Bob Ross - I have a meeting with him Thursday morning. Mi Vida Strings was also recommended. I've been told those two places are my best bet at a fair deal. Hopefully that is true and Bob is a good guy. Unfortunately, I don't have an experienced bass friend available to come with me. There are other classical music shops with strings but I've never really felt welcome in them - like they just don't care that I'm there. I guess they don't want or need my money.

Back in the day, I was an active rock climber with my son, who is still climbing. So I know my fingers did have strong muscles and hopefully those will redevelop soon enough! I have hand therapy putty from an old broken wrist years ago (fully healed) that I have been using to strengthen those muscles.

I hear Bob is a good guy. Also, bassist Paul Warburton is near him and maybe can help you. Ask Bob for his info. They go way back.