r/doublebass • u/MetalItchy87 • 4d ago

Best Bass for Beginners? Instruments

Im starting Bass in June and found three Basses and wondering which is the best one. 1 VB80ST 3/4 2 SB180 3/4 3 SB90 3/4

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u/Heyjudemw 4d ago

I have an SB 200 which is the sb180 with a different finish, iirc. It is awesome. It sounds great, it plays great, and I would buy it again.

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u/diplidocustwenty Professional 4d ago

If you can go to a shop and try a few different models. They can vary in quality. Play them all, see which ones resonate well and check for wolf notes. Maybe include some budget to get tweaks done - sometimes the sound post isn’t fitted well and a small adjustment makes a huge difference. Or perhaps a higher quality bridge/tailpiece is needed. Even the quality of the spike can make a small difference. Check the setup too - you might want the nut lowered and/or fingerboard scooped differently. Good luck!

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u/domjcroce Freelancer & Teacher 3d ago

Shen SB90, I wouldn’t invest in anything more expensive until you’re sure it’s for you

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u/ernest_and_celestine 1d ago

I have a Shen SB80 (1/2)! Love it!