Buying a new bass advice

[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.

[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.

[Robert Ham]

I'm not in any hurry here to buy one. I wanted to get an idea about what was available before that Shen laminate folding bass arrived and tempted me (but that may not be the best fit for my situation right now). I'll look around on Thursday and meet some people in the Jazz community through people I play with in this trio (they are well connected) and hopefully find a bassist who will help me and find someone to teach me as well. And then move ahead with a purchase.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Robert Ham

I'm not in any hurry here to buy one. I wanted to get an idea about what was available before that Shen laminate folding bass arrived and tempted me (but that may not be the best fit for my situation right now). I'll look around on Thursday and meet some people in the Jazz community through people I play with in this trio (they are well connected) and hopefully find a bassist who will help me and find someone to teach me as well. And then move ahead with a purchase.

Good Plan!