Where can I find an upright bass for cheap?

Question

All the ones I look at online are real d**n expensive, I want one atleast under two thousand! Any help?

Answer 1

A good one?

No where.  A cheap instrument will have cheap quality.

But, pawn shops often have low-quality instruments prettt cheap.  Check there, or eBay.

Answer 2

This site found 10 under $1,000:

http://www.forunder.net/search/standup+b...

Answer 3

www.musiciansfriend.com

Answer 4

It's NOT impossible if you buy used... especially if the seller is somewhat ignorant.

There are tons of "student" basses out there for less than $2000, and one of these may well suit your purposes. The secret lies in finding them.

Using your search engine of choice, use the words "double bass" and that will eliminate the acoustic bass GUITARS which are nothing like an upright. Here's an example:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=...

Here are a couple of other sites that may prove useful:

http://www.greatmusicproductsonline.com/...

http://www.gollihurmusic.com/luthiers.cf...

I'd keep an eye out for top of the line USED Engelhardt or Kay basses.

Kabum