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Small-Scale Question Sunday for December 28, 2025

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The only one of those where I have an experience is double bass. You can get a Shen that's "good enough" for bluegrass and rockabilly for several thousand dollars. Historically, you'd be looking at a Kay or an Englehardt that was more expensive (inflation adjusted) and harder to find.

I can't speak on the broad quality of any of them because I am not a classically trained, professional musician who has had the opportunity to use a high quality, fully carved piece. I'm just a guy that likes to entertain in bars.