Jim Viner Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 Making the move from electric / fretless to URB. Looking for ideas / recommendations on buying a 6 to 7 year old Meisel SB-90 3/4 URB - as a beginner-upright. Price range? VG condition, with bag, bow, stand. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAG Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 well....I'm not familiar with the brand you mentioned...but I cut my teeth on upright...it's a wonderful instrument..I miss it dearly....a blast to play....I'm guessing you've played upright before..a 3/4 should serve you well....if you want something bigger....maybe a 7/8...but the full size is just too big for most practical applications..imo....good luck Have you hugged your bass today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 Hi Jim. Welcome. I can't answer your question but I'm sure that there are folks here who can, so I'm bumping it up to the top of the page before it sinks to the nether world of page 2 and beyond. Peace. --SW spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57pbass Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 take a look at this site www.davidgage.com there is some info there that should help you decide. www.danielprine.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebrownbass Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 Meisel is an import company specializing in string instruments. I know the owner, Neil Lillen, a bit...met him at music conventions. Don't know the specific model number you've got a bead on....I'll just say that it could be literally anything. If it's laminated, you have to check whether the top is collapsed at all. That being said, I doubt I'd pay more than $1200 for it. While you are at it, avoid the under $1000 stuff all over the web. Have a look at the Upright buyer\'s checklist thread. Here's the Newbie to URB thread. Things got a little heated in the Suggestions for string bass purchase thread. Read and study all this stuff, don't let it get ya down. Learn as much as possible pre-purchase; and informed buyer has less buyer's remorse. "Let's raise the level of this conversation" -- Jeremy Cohen, in the Picasso Thread. Still spendin' that political capital far faster than I can earn it...stretched way out on a limb here and looking for a better interest rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLoy Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 I would forget Meisels. They're generally cheap and poorly set up. You'd have to bring them into a good bass luthier to get it set up properly and have the bridge replaced...which would cost more than the bass itself is worth. If you're looking for a starter upright, I would recommend checking out these sources: 1) Lemur Music Check out their gallery for a good selection of popularly priced instruments. They're based in California but will ship anywhere in the continental United States. 2) Our own esteemed moderator Bob Gollihur. He carries a line of imported Bulgarian upright basses that are very fine instruments...and they won't cost you an arm and a leg ($2075 plus shipping). 3) Craigslist in Baltimore . You'll probably find a lot of private sellers here. Buyer beware, though. If you're not sure what to look for in a used bass I'd take an experienced player with you when you go check out somebody's instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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