Recent content by Nan Jay

went ahead and ordered the B from Vics.. thx for all your help

Thanks, I will try and spend a bit of time to research this a bit more... For the price, can't really beat your recommendations...

My son needs an electric pickup for his upright and lots of choices available, anyone ever heard or have any opinion about this one? I am open to any suggestions, opinions... this was a cheap option (especially at $59) : Northern Lutherie LLC Upright Bass Pickup Made in USA | eBay Too many...

We ended up going down to Jamey in Independence (KC) and buying a bass from him after playing several that he had available. I am convinced that setup is more important than the actual bass itself for my son at the moment and had I bought the instrument from the random guy on facebook I would...

thx for the help everyone... it really is appreciated. will keep all this in consideration. There is a guy in Independence, MO that seems to have a bass shop / violin shop as well that is about 3hrs away that stocks several basses (chinese as well as Kay, etc., anyone have any opinions...

He mostly plays fretless electric and has a good ear and was pretty much able to transfer a lot within 30 minutes of playing it.

will be honest that I am posting for my son who plays electric bass (pep band, jazz band, regular band) and wants to play upright as well (especially for jazz). He goes to a small school that is too poor to afford an upright at this time so its on me if he wants one. He tried one out for the...

IOWA, seems most things are 3-4 hours away but a handful of local options around but most asking $2500 for everything...

Trying to decide if its worth it to drive a few hours to check this out but owner claims there is no label but had it appraised a while back for $2500 and was told it was probably an Engelhardt / Kay. It may have been involved in a drive by shooting hence the hole in the bottom (no exit wound...