My New Baby!!

[Stan Haskins]

wow, that thing's pretty . . .

[Greg Clinkingbeard]

Originally Posted by drurb

In the price-range of the Upton Hawkes, there are just not that many high-quality instruments from which to choose. It is much more reasonable to buy based on reputation around these price-points.

In the end, that's the decision I made. The only basses In that price range that I was able to play were fully carved Chinese basses. While they played and sounded better than my plywood, I just couldn't pull the trigger.
I've not read anything negative about the Hawkes, so it appears to be a good move..

[pjwolf]

5stringDNA....yes, I played a New Standard Bass a friend had; although it was a Hybrid....I loved the playability and the sound....I figured the fully carved has just got to be incredible sounding by comparison and I am right!!

Now, I can't imagine playing anything else....of course, this is the biggest step I have taken as an investment in an instrument...I am comfortable with this level..and consider myself lucky to be here @ this comfort level...

This web site is great and all you guys have shared some very nice comments....thanks all for the kind words..

[jsbass]

Wow, I know nothing about DB's yet that thing looks stunning. Amazing job.