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I want to buy my own Cello and Double Bass; and having survived on the ones I have rented from school for nearly 5 years, I think it is about time. I have a limited budget because it will be my parents buying them, and I don't want them to have to pay loads of money, but obviously I still want a good quality, nice sounding instrument.

So far I have found Gear4Music.com, which sells both instuments. Has anyone bought from Gear4Music before? What did you think of your instruments and their service (if you have shopped with them)?

And, do these instruments look good?

Here is the Cello: £398.99 ($750-$800 I think)
http://www.gear4music.com/String_Instruments/Cellos/Archer_4--4_Size_Cello_plus_Fibreglass_Casesefv_5.html

It is handcarved, made from spruce and maple, has ebony parts, comes with fiberglass case - with wheels. Sounds good to me. But im no expert. What do you think?

The Double Bass: £449.00 ($850-$900 maybe?)
http://www.gear4music.com/String_Instruments/Double_Bass/Full_Size_Orchestral_Bass_by_Gear4musicsefv_5.html

I am a bit unsure about this one, so I'd appreciate your opinions. It is made out of spruce and maple again. But it says ebony endpin and 'ebonized' jujube tailpiece. Is that where they have painted it black or something, is jujube a good wood? It also says 'Hand finished laminated instrument' is that bad? I know laminate instruments are cheap and nasty, but it says it is made from spruce. But it says it is handcarved, not a factory one. AS you can tell i'm a bit confused.

If you spot anything else I should be wary about..I'd love to know, obviously. Thanks for any answers to my questions!!!

(p.s) The workshop is somewhere near me, so hopefully I can go visit and have a go on the instruments if they allow you too.

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