I've had a 5b for about 34 years. When I installed it, I had a record playing while I telephoned my then-girlfriend (wife now for going on 33 years). She interrupted to ask if I'd gotten a new cartridge. I asked why (she knew the recording: Ditters von Dittersdorf double bass concerto). She said "The string bass sounds stringier."
That alone tells you why a Breuer is worth the money. When a musician with an good ear hears the difference over the telephone ...
That alone tells you why a Breuer is worth the money. When a musician with an good ear hears the difference over the telephone ...