Recent content by TopSpinBassist

I agree, it should not be a deciding factor. There is a reason that not everyone uses the same kind if bow. There is not one right answer and one type is not better than the other. Either can be learned. Both overhand and underhand have their advantages, and disadvantages, and which bow works...

I think I will go for the fully carved bass. It has significantly better tone and it sounds like it will be great for long term usage. I am going to the bass shop later today to play both again, and they allow you to check it for a week to play it a little so I will do that. They also let you...

I recommend french bow, especially if you are a beginner. It allows for more control and I think it is easier overall. I have always played with a french bow, but I have played with a German bow a little bit, mostly for the comparison. I find it harder to control the bow angle and placement than...

I definitely think that it will improve your electric playing. Even though they are similar, I agree with 6bass41r 's earlier comment that there is something about the timbre of an upright than just can't be duplicated on an electric. Being able to play both will allow you to play a wider...

I'm an amateur bassist and am looking into buying a bass in the $3000 to $4000 range. There is a local bass shop that I went to and there were two basses I liked. A hybrid Shen for $3400 and a carved Shen for $4900. The carved bass sounded a lot better but was a little more expensive, especially...