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Thanks for the quick feedback. Sticker inside says it's a 2017, so newer, but not fresh.

Noticed the bass-side f-hole seems to be uneven on my hybrid bass. Unfortunately I forget if it's been like this since purchase (a few years ago) or if it recently changed over the last winter. The bass still makes the same tone as it has over the years (sounds pretty good, so not sure if that...

FYI they aren't necessarily both gamba style. I've tried out a violin cornered VB928 as well.

Has anyone imported a bass (particularly an American made bass) into Canada (from the US) in the past year or so since tariffs have flared up? Is the CUSMA still the guiding law here (which I believe notes American made basses as duty free)? Assuming it is in place, would I only owe any PST/GST...

For context, I was thinking of the various Kimmel, Bollbach, Moehring, Arvi (Canadian) basses I've seen as of late on the sites of various shops, or even posted here to classifieds from $16-25K.

I'm very interested in Upton's approach as of late. I would've thought with the economy slowing, keeping mid-level pricing would make a lot of sense. They clearly seem busy with orders, so either musicians are getting paid a lot more than I thought to afford the higher price levels, or maybe...

I thought most auditions were blind, and went off sound alone?

Are these simply natural blemishes that add a bit of funk to the aesthetic, or does it create a weak point of structural integrity in a double bass?

I think this is @Andrew Furlong 's bass for sale, he may be able to give additional insight, but I think it was a Hofner.

FWIW you can reach out to fender, provide sufficient documentation of purchase and have them reissue the correct coa.

Yeah there are a few interesting ideas in that are (like Pete Lampe's shop). I'm a bit nervous about border travel these days, and the uncertainty of what tariffs/duties would be applied now when trying to import.

Looking to buy a carved bass for ~$10K CAD or less. I thought I would see if anyone had a line on a shop or player that may have something for sale in BC, Alberta or Sask before I go the L&M route. Feel free to shoot me a DM with information if you have a lead!

Yeah it's a tough bracket. But I wonder if there doing the move by just repricing up on the same products, or if its by forcing more quality options into the builds to get into the price ranges they want to create. The latter makes sense to me, the former would seem like a huge swing in the...

Seems like prices on new builds by Upton are up 20-40% (depending on model) for hybrids and 10-30% for carved versions within the last six months... probably a good sign of increased demand for them (or maybe just higher supply costs). Either way, kicking myself for not pulling the trigger...

I've seen lots on the LaScala and Cleveland on the forums, with the odd mention of the Pamplona (?) but never really anything about the Ruggeri model. Here is one at O'Hara [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Any New Standard fans know the differences of this model vs. say the LaScala? I *think*...