Thomann 111BR 3/4 Double Bass

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Thomann 111BR 3/4 Double Bass
10.890 kr
Including VAT; Excluding kr290 shipping
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Still ok after all these years
no13 23.12.2019
I have had this bass for a number of years now. It has taken a number of hits by cats (bought a better stand), kids (even the stand couldn't take it) and roadies. Sad to say it looks like a demolition derby doublebass right now, but still going strong. (key broke off, repaired it. Neck broke, repaired it) Combined with the shadow SH950 pickup and Hartke A70 amp a very pleasant set for small gigs. Probably not the best in sound quality or sustain, but great value for money.
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Great value for beginners and experienced musicians
Jateca 05.08.2017
As a long-time electric bass player, this was my first foray into Double Bass. Based on positive reviews for this bass I took the plunge and was pleasantly surprised at how good this is for the price.

I bought this to be a learning and gigging instrument and it is performing superbly on both counts. I have developed my technique and upgraded certain parts of the hardware as I've become more confident and able. I've played my share of shoddy beginner instruments and this certainly isn't one of those

The instrument arrived well packaged on a pallet with all its accessories. A word on them... the gig bag is very useful. It offers almost no protection but makes transporting this beast much easier and practical... many gigs, festivals and train rides later and I don't even have a scratch. The cleaning kit is fine. The bow is useless junk... the synthetic hair wouldn't take any rosin whatsoever. I bought a cheap wooden bow with real horse hair and that is much better.

I could find nothing wrong with the build quality. There are a few parts where the finish and carving is a little rough around the edges, but nothing that affects the playing experience. The bridge was well set up and easy to install, and the string as perfectly fine to begin with. The tuning machines and endpin were a little stiff, but nothing a bit of WD40 couldn't fix.

Sound wise the tone out of the box is good and surprisingly loud. My bandmates were enamoured straight away. It was full and deep, and the bowed sound growls. A seasoned classical bassist might be able to point out many flaws in it, but for a jobbing musician it is perfectly serviceable.

Since buying this bass I have upgraded it with an adjustable bridge, a set of Innovation Honeys and a Gage Realist pickup, which have all taken it to the next level and it is now my main gigging instrument. I'm getting no end of compliments from sound engineers and audience members and I couldn't be happier with it! If you're looking to take up upright bass then I don't think you could find a better place to start.
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A very good starting choice.
MIKMAN 01.01.2019
Good and robustly constructed instrument. It needs good strings to deliver the proper sound, either under the bow or in pizzicato playing and a new tailpiece. With the proper set up it can be transformed to a work horse for many years to come. Excellent as a back up bass for seasoned players, especially under difficult weather conditions. Very few problems in feedback when amplified. Recommended!
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A lovely bit of work
Marcas 21.05.2013
When I first opened the box I was amazed at the quality of the instrument, the wood was beautiful, the craftsmanship was beautiful and the finish was perfect. It took me a while to set up properly since I was a novice at the double bass, but it wasn't too big of a chore, the body had a little mark on it to show where the bridge went (I don't know if this is on all of them, like I said the double bass is new to me).

My only complaint is that the pin got bent very easily even though I was extremely careful not to lift the bass up on it, and it's extremely difficult to pull out the pin by hand now.

The main thing is the bass still plays beautifully and looks even more beautiful. A table or chair made with this quality and attention to detail would be more expensive than this. It a really beautiful instrument
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fantastic value
Bala 17.06.2013
Was extremely pleased with the build quality and sound of the bass, however the bag that accompanies the bass is not to the same standard. Overall would thoroughly recommend. Great for someone looking to try a new instrument without breaking the bank.
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Cheap beginners double bass
Markku L. 13.07.2014
I bought this bass to give myself a try on a double bass. I had never played double bass before (electric bass for 40 years). Well - i didn't learn to use it, but here's some observations i have made. The woodwork is pretty good - painting not so impressive. Sound is more than ok for my ears - some pro might say something else. The only really bad thing were the tuners. They were not installed correctly (or the woodwork was bad) and tuners didn't stay right in place and some power was needed to get the bass tuned. Playability was ok. Money/quality ratio is good.
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perfect for start
Anonymous 11.11.2016
very pretty design and surface finish
sound only as good as the price
really good for jazz
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111E BR Double Bass
Stephen46 06.03.2015
This product is excellent value. It looks really good, lovely colour. The delivery to the UK was seamless from Thomann, well packaged and protected.
It makes a good bass sound acoustically and reasonable volume with the steel strings fitted as standard. I have fitted gut type strings so it is now quiet so needs a pickup system for live work or playing with other musicians. But it is an OK volume for practice.
For this price if you want to learn some double bass, or need an instrument that you don't have to worry about if you are playing live and transporting about its perfect.
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