Need to rent a bass in Boston in March

tww001 · #1 02-03-2010, 08:56 AM

I'll be in Boston for a concert on Friday, March 19. I'm looking to rent a bass with a pick-up for a jazz concert. There will be a possibility of a few people sitting in, as there may be a jam session after the concert. I've never been to Boston before, can anyone give me a recommendation? Thanks!

Tim

tww001 · #2 02-03-2010, 09:00 AM

Right after I posted, the add banner was for BostonDoubleBass.com

Talk about quick answers! I'll give Upton a call this afternoon, unless anyone has any other suggestions (I'm willing to rent directly from a private individual or student as well). Thanks!

anonymous02282011 · #3 02-03-2010, 09:01 AM

Send me a PM. Where in Boston are you playing?

contraruss · #4 02-06-2010, 08:05 AM

Try Johnson's Bass Shop 26 Fox Road Waltham MA 02151 Telephone 1-800-359-9351. They are located just outside of Boston.

bonesbass · #5 02-10-2011, 11:37 AM

I have the same problem, I need to rent an upright in Boston from March
17 thru 20th and drop off on Monday the 21st.
I called Upton and they are closed on Mondays.

John Sprague · #6 02-10-2011, 12:20 PM

I'll just spit out a list of Boston dealers, in no particular order, hope I don't miss anyone:
Uptons, which you've tried
Rutman's 617-578-0066
Boston Bass Works 978-500-8848
The Setup Shop 978-851-4499
Volker Nahrmann 948-667-0206
Rayburn Music 212-541-6236
Johnson's 617-964-0954
Jed Kriegel 617-470-8371
G/L!