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Posted by G. Gordy on February 20, 2001 at 20:56:57:
In Reply to: My case for laminated basses posted by spong on February 20, 2001 at 14:38:11:
: I'm probably not the best person to give advice as I have just got into the double bass myself. I had the same dilema and ended up buying a laminated bass. So here is my case for buying laminated:
: I think a good Laminated bass is probably a better choice than a carved bass of the same price if you are taking the inexpensive route, ie more overall quality/playability for the same price. Also, a laminated bass would be able to withstand damage and adverse temp/humidity better.
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: IF you are planning to amplify the bass, a laminated bass would not be as prone to feedback as a carved bass. Furthermore, if you amplify your bass, the tonal advantages of a carved bass would probably be pretty drastically reduced.
: Try the link below for info, they also sell basses and even have a hybrid bass that has a solid carved top and laminated sides. May be the best of both worlds.
: Regards
: Tim Spong
Tim: You said to try the link below for info but did not include the link. I appreciated your comments concerning the laminated bass for all around durability and general sound quality. Please furnish the link you referred to.
Thanks
G Gordy