Recent content by Rik Myslewski

Hey, thanks for the heads-up. I was looking into a Shen SB 88 or a low-end Engelhardt, put I'll put the Upton on my list when I meet with Steve Swan (String Bass Sales & Repair · Steve Swan String Basses) later this week. 'Preciate it.

Excellent — I received similar advice from my teacher, so I'll be investigating. Thanks My idiosyncratic problem is that although I was — 30 years ago — a more than merely competent Fender bass player (fretted P-bass, fretless Jazz), this Great New Entire World of acousticness may be either a...

I dearly look forward to having my mind blown. As a now-retired "child of the 60s," my mind could use a good blowing as a reminder of those long-gone days...

Hey, great resource — many thanks from this ol' noob.

Okay, this might sound a bit off-the-wall, but I need some advice on buying an upright bass. Background: I'm 65; I played electric (fretted and fretless) into my early 30s; was pretty damn good, professionally, if you don't mind me saying so; haven't played much since; ruptured a disc in my...