Got some extra money.

[Sharkabilly]

What are some good upgrade options, pedals, bows, pickups that you can get if you have some extra cash.

I have an Upton DB.

[jrlynch]

put the money into strings. planet pickup. fdeck black box. take what's left and take the little lady out to her fav restuarant ... twice.

jeff.

[Brandon Tuomiko]

Strings, a good pickup (no idea since I dont use them) ANd a blond amp (something like that, but they are GREAT!)

[Marcus Johnson]

Originally Posted by Brandon Tuomiko

ANd a blond amp (something like that, but they are GREAT!)

I agree with half of that....

[hdiddy]

How about just skipping the gear and getting some excellent lessons? Would go alot further.

[Paul Warburton]

Originally Posted by Sharkabilly

What are some good upgrade options, pedals, bows, pickups that you can get if you have some extra cash.

I have an Upton DB.

Pedals? How about a hooker? Maybe a blond one like Marcus says.

[Marc Piane]

How about saving it?

I keep a little slush fund for replacement strings, broken pickup replacement, freak repairs, etc.

Doesn't hurt so much when those things come up.

[Marcus Johnson]

Originally Posted by fingers

How about saving it?

HAHAHAHAHA

Oh.... you were serious.

[Marc Piane]

What was I saying? I'd blame it on alcohol but I was sober. Maybe I need to start drinking heavily.

In all seriousness though. When one of those unexpected repairs pop up they can be quite a hit in the pocketbook. I had to get a neck re-set once and while the doctor cut a nice deal on the repair it still hurt. Ever since then I keep this slush fund thing.

[PaulKing]

I presume by pedals you meant pre-amp / eq, rather than an effects box?
In which case get a Fishman Pro-Eq Platinum Bass. Marvelous piece of kit, especially if, as your name suggests, you're going to be slapping out some volume.

Some players do use effects of course. I used to mess about doing home recordings mixing effected double bass with electronics. I used a Zoom multi effects unit. Lots of fun.
I was listening to a lot of Red Snapper at the time. Wah-wah bass!