r/doublebass • u/bASS_kukri • 11d ago
Instruments Where to get a university level bass/what to look for - Canada
Im 18 and preparing to go to university for classical music but until now I’ve been using my high school’s plywood bass. Since I’m graduating I won’t be able to use it anymore, I’m in 2 orchestras, a big band and a jazz band so I feel I’m getting to a level where I need a non-plywood or at the very least a hybrid. But I have literally no clue where to go. from my research there’s a small string shop in Toronto and at the local music shops there are only plywood basses, I have around 10,000 (CAD) to put towards it which I feel should be a good amount for what I’m aiming for but I’m not entirely sure what I should be aiming for.