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It is a 4/4 scale kay cello body with kay bass tuners and strings. Plays like a standard full size bass, same positions and shifting, just compact hand spacing.

I am selling a baby Kay upright bass. Also known as the jazz cello. This base was made in 1960 only, and about 15 are known to exist today. This bass has a reinforced sound post, Fishman pick up, and a high-end Kases case. The bass is fully restored, and can be shipped for an additional cost...

do you still have the minimark? Looking for mine, play an Ergo 5 upright... Email [email protected]

Most definitely! I just don't have the cash to spend on it. Ns also makes a strap that could work with minor mods, but it costs about the same as this case. I plan on making both, as soon as I figure out the best way to do so. That is a sweet case, and long enough! Long rifle cases look to...

Another thought is to use a rifle case.. For a long rifle. Has anyone tried this? Also, I am having trouble finding a foam block, to cut to form the inside(either a pvc pipe or homemade wooden box). Thanks! Huck

Hello fellow Ergo Bassist! I need a case for my Ergo 5, and am siding on making one out of pvc pipe. I plan on using capped ends, with fitted foam, and a hinged door. Here are my questions, What size diameter pipe works best? How do you seal the door so it is somewhat water proof, and what...

It is much easier, as there is no choice! When you come up to the body on the upright bass, you pull your thumb out from behind the neck and onto the strings, then use your first, second, and third fingers. On an Ergo, you can do this, or not. I feel it is better to use the same technique on...

Be careful! You want to learn the upright bass right the first time, and not have to correct mistakes learned before. The Simandl book is the best I know of, that I used with my teacher. There is also a second Simandl book when you get to that level. Best of luck! I just love my Ergo 5!!

Look at the endpin and hip bracket offered by ns designs. It would take some modding to fit, but if you drilled a hole for the endpin, you can keep the one you have for the tripod. I am looking into something similar with the strap-I just don't have the money to buy it! I am thinking of...

A harness was my plan, one that works with The BT-3... The NS strap has a harness built in, but does not work(but maybe with some mods) on the Ergo. Also, their strap is beefed up for their super heavy bass, so I figure if you want it done right, do it yourself! Plus, its like $220! I was...

Has anyone tried to attach a strap with an Ergo? They are so lightweight, and ns has a strap for their heavy basses... I would love to roam around wireless on stage! I am switching my Ergo 5 to the Pearl Tom bracket Bt-3 and tom holder TH 10000-S. I like this setup much better, as I play...

Thanks for the input ya'll, I will continue to research for the perfect multi-use amp!

I'm looking into a Genz Benz Shuttle 3.0 10T for my ergo 5 eub and double bass, as well as bg... Do you guys have any experience with this model? I figured if I needed more power, I'd use a 2x10 cab... I want one little amp with shocking sound that plays all my basses(can this happen?!?!) ;)

I also am interested in a proper upright bass amp, and have my eye on a Genz Benz Shuttle 3.0 10T. Is there another amp in a similar size that is good for double bass, eub, and eb? My upright teacher had a nemesis for his electric, and a double bass amp that fired into the floor(for stages)...

I think of him as THE BEST in upright bass rock in roll in the 2000's. Of course, this really means Electric Upright Bassist in 2000's. He mixes jazz, rock, and classical. With a perfect ear. Take note electric bass people!!! The future is coming now, and soon we (EUB) players, will play a...