[Dixielandjazz] Instrument cost - was electrified bass

[Patrick Cooke]

>>>I think plywood basses are about 2K, No?  How much is a good carved
double bass these days?

       I think they start at about 5K and go up. 10K is not uncommon.  You
can get a new plywood bass for about $1500 if you dicker a little. Check the
classified ads in the back of the International Musician.
       Pat Cooke

----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephen Barbone" <barbonestreet@earthlink.net>
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Sent: Monday, July 22, 2002 1:38 PM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Instrument cost - was electrified bass


> Henry Stinson wrote (polite snip)
>
> "However, the good double basses cost several thousand dollars each,
> so I can understand someone not wanting to invest in one."
>
> Just about any good musical instrument costs several thousand dollars
> these days. A far cry from 1950 when I bought a new top of the line
> Buffet and a top of the line LeBlanc, (clarinets) for less than $800 for
> the pair. Still use the Buffet sometimes, but sold the LeBlanc in 1969
> for $600. (very slightly used, and a beautiful horn in looks, response
> and intonation)
>
> I think plywood basses are about 2K, No?  How much is a good carved
> double bass these days?
>
> Cheers,
> Steve Barbone
>
>
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