Recent content by Matunuck

I had to laugh at the part about renovating just before selling. Guilty as charged. What were we thinking? Or nor thinking? You have convinced me to make the changes I want for me, sooner rather than later, and let the resell take care of itself.

I'm fairly new to the bass, and way younger than you at the tender age of 72. I have two basses: a Shen 150 (hybrid) that I bought from Mark Leue in Western MA and an Upton ply that I bought during the pandemic from themUpton barn. Both instruments were well set up, and both are a delight to...

Ok, I gotta ask. What is the DB of your dreams?

Where did you get the endpin? Did it fit your bass without any adjustments? Am asking because I am considering getting a cf pin for my SB 150.

I think that is because the latest model (with a proper curved fingerboard and built in preamp) is new to the market. Gollihur appears to be one of the few places that has any in stock. Every other store is taking pre-orders with expected delivery in October. The videos and reviews are all of...

If you are going to go with an EUB at that price point, you would be better off getting the Dean Pace bass that is pictured earlier in in this thread at post #16. As Jason Hollar points out, the Ibanez has a string length of only 34 inches. This means that the notes are much closer together...

My Shen hybrid, the SB 150, cost $2,400 brand new last year. It is a great bass for beginners as well as for advancing students. I bought it from a great shop in Western Massachusetts, but I'm sure you can find a reputable dealer in NYC. No need to pay more, especially now when shops are...

Since you are transitioning from bass guitar, an EUB would probably be satisfying and a great way to learn to play upright and fretless However, if you ever spend time with an acoustic bass, the difference will be apparent to you. Up until last week I was making do with a Palentino VE 500...

I started this year at age 63. (I started the cello at 50.) Am loving it.

I am a 5' 6" male. For years I was convinced that I was too short to play the upright bass until I heard a heard (and watched) a woman about your height make a 3/4 bass walk like a pro. And look good doing it. That took away all my excuses, and I couldn't be happier. Go for it!