Recent content by erickaye

Thanks for the detailed response, which is exactly why I asked the luthiers here... I hadn't even thought about sympathetic vibration. I imagine it might be easier to use a piezo for the bass and a standard pickup for the mando. Those flip down nut mutes seem essential as well. My guess is...

Looking for something a little higher quality than one of the Antonio Tsai pieces. Would love the same electronics as the American Kalas.

There’s an instrument I’ve always wanted, but never seen. Wondering if it’s something that someone here may be able to create. Basically, it’s a double necked instrument, with one neck being a 4 string fretless Kala u-bass and the other neck would be a standard mandolin. I’m thinking a solid...

Mine! Can't wait to compare it to my white '85 NS-2J. Will post pics, too...

Removed the Fishman pickup and put it in my new bass.. Price dropped below $1000.

bump. price drop.

Gorgeous 20 year old Eberle German laminate upright bass for sale. Professionally set up by Bill Merchant with bridge adjusters. Includes bow, wheel and soft case. Great first upright or great spare bass. Very easy to play and built like a tank. $950 Located in NYC.