The €99 Thomann Bass Recorder...! | Team Recorder

A bass recorder for €99? I've been hearing about the Thomann bass for a while... so I thought I'd better get my hands on one and try it out! If it works, then this is a really affordable option... so here's my constructive criticism ;)

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/// TIME STAMPS
01:16 Unboxing and putting together
03:11 Playing a bit
04:18 Tuning...
06:41 Sound
07:46 Comparing with other basses
09:37 THOUGHTS

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In this video I play on:
- a Thomann bass recorder
- Yamaha plastic bass YRB302B
- Yamaha wooden bass YRB-61

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[stardust]

As a result of watching this, I now own a Thomann bass recorder. I love this instrument SO much. I can't afford a Yamaha, and this definitely exceeded all expectations! Thank you so much for the review.

[James-yyvl]

I didn’t even know a bass recorder was a thing, I’m not musical, I don’t know why I’m here but I watched the whole video 😂

[ramimadanat]

ENORMOUS VALIDATION, MY KEYS CLACK, THE F AND F SHARP ARE SO HARD, MY B IS WAY TOO SHARP TOO, I'M NOT GOING INSANE, THANK YOU SARAH!!! I still love it though. I like that woolly warm sound.

[danieljclark]

Very interested in a review of the Tenor! And a whole family review would also be sweet. Please mention how the finger stretches are vs. similar instruments. Thanks!

[philipewan]

I have owned a Thomann bass for five years, and remain quite pleased with it. The fingering chart supplied was definitely not tailored for the instrument, and I very soon settled on no right hand finger for Eb (confirmed by a website with charts for specific recorder models, can't remember address, sorry!) and top C# with all 3 LH fingers and the little finger of the RH rather than the forefinger. Keys still work properly, and seem to me less noisy than.some instruments. I tried the sling provided, but didn't take to it, and now play it with a cello-type spike, which works well for me. My hands are small - too small for most tenors - but everything is in easy reach on this instrument. I accept that the sound is on the airy side, but actually rather like it. The only thing that hasn't proved very durable is the zip on the case. Thanks, as ever, for your videos with their frank views, Sarah. Though I don't consider myself in the market for the rest of the Thomann range, I'd certainly be interested to hear your view on any or all of them.

[omniglot]

I have the Thomann bass and like it. It isn't perfect, but not too terrible for the price.

[angelineanselme]

I am on a limited budget. Yes a review of all these instruments would be wonderful. Thank you so much. Enjoyed my Thanksgiving morning with this video so much. Have good days!

[LobkeSprenkeling]

I would add that the Yamaha really lasts for years, it just keeps on sounding good. It’s robust enough to stand the passing of time. My first Yamaha got a key problem after, perhaps, 20 years. I got another one but the father of the student I lent the old one to, actually fixed the old one. Now I have two perfectly fine Yamahas, of which the newer one does sound a bit better but the difference is subtle. I wouldn’t even get rid of the two Yamahas even though I also have the wooden Yamaha bass now. They just always come in handy, even if it’s for students. Probably they can last easily for another 20 years!

[petraweitmann]

I really would also like to see reviews of all Thomann recorders. I have re-started playreallycorder with an alto from Thomann because of it's price. And for that it was not bad. Later I bought a plastik yamaha and a wooden mollenhauer.

[AilsaJ]

I've had mine for just over a year, and I bought a cheap model because I wasn't sure I would get into bass. Now I know I love bass, I'm planning to upgrade! However I've learned loads through using it so it was a good choice for me. Like Sarah I have to use different fingering for B and Bb to get it more in tune, but I haven't found that a huge problem. I've found it a really good value starter instrument.

[thebigloc]

I bought this recorder year before last for my birthday present to me from me and a book to help me learn. I got it as I was unsure how I would take to it. I have small hands, child size even though I am an adult in my 30s. I have baby fingers with bone missing that don't bend.
I like the bass but as you said the keys make a load of noise, some muffling. But for me it made a good entry in level affordable bass, especially as at the time I was not working. I am now thank God.

[famke]

Great video and I’d love a complete review of the Thomann series!

[curiositydrawsme]

🎶A fingering chart!!! 🎶

This review came out between the time I ordered a plastic Yamaha basset and when my Yamaha arrived... it was with great trepidation that I clicked play to find out whether or not my money had been misplaced!
I won’t spoil the end of this video for other viewers, though. Thank you, Sarah, for your reviews, and for all the other content you create; you’re my go-to resource when it comes to educating myself and sharing info with others about recorders!

[oldgoat]

I give it 6 months before you're officially helping Thomann design recorders

[CasualTrainspotter]

Thank you so much! A review of the entire family would be really great.

[gatozarin]

OMGGG NOOOO I NEED THE ENTIRE SET REVIEW You mentioned the tenor in the beginning of the video and I was waiting for it 😭

[ramimadanat]

I've been waiting for this for so long!

[alicewyan]

I was looking at that bass recorder for a while, wondering if it'd be worth it, so thank you so much for this video! I kinda like the wooliness of the sound :) A video on the tenor recorder would be really welcome!

[barrywebber]

I admire your enthusiasm, thanks for posting.

[ashleighmason]

Thanks for this video 🤍
I've bought my wooden bass for 100€, but it was used. Lucky 🙆🏼‍♀️