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I had many little "ah-ha's" while playing bass with several different bands: rock, blues, jazz, and in the orchestra for a couple of musicals. Then I finally decided to "grow up" and learn the upright bass. Wow - now I know what the fuss is about, what a beautiful and wonderful instrument...

In acquisition order: 1. my first bass, a black Hartke branded 4 string active J, probably made by Samick - sounded fine at first, but the cheap pots won't stay clean 2. Hamer 5 string passive J, sunburst with tortoiseshell pick guard, found on CraigsList before I really knew how to judge a...

Here's my new baby. In the past I've been more of a j-bass fan, but this beauty nearly jumped off the rack and into my life. 2007 MIM, "special edition" - feels great, sounds great. It joins a family with a couple of j-basses, a p/j, an acoustic, and an upright.