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Hi all, I'm considering buying a bass from UptonBass.com but before going ahead with the purchase I would like to know what Talkbass thinks about Upton. Also has anyone in mainland Europe ever had an Upton Bass delivered to them, and were there any issues? Thanks in advance

Hi all, Lately I really have the urge to start double bass, I'm currently studying jazz at a music school and play electric bass. Now I had one question I'm left handed, and it suddenly struck me do I need to find a beginner left handed double bass or could I just learn to play it right handed...

Good day all, I currently have a "practice" Markbass 12" Combo which I wish to upgrade to small gig rig. Meaning I wish to add another 4x10" cabinet. I was going to buy a 4x10" rear bass reflex cavinet but I wish to know my other possibilities. I've checked out following brands/cabinets...

Good day all, I'm ordering a custom bass and I would like a pastel-like color for my bass. So its between shell pink and surf/seafoam green. Now my friend told me that there is a difference between surf and seafoam green ... well I can't see it. Whats the difference? (Pics are always...

Good day all, I had a question regarding Warwick, I never was into Warwick the whole model range and headstock really turned me away. Untill ... I saw the new Star Bass II and I fell in love. This is the bass I dreamed about for years a hollow body in a nice chocolate wood, I will need to get...

Hi all, Out of curiosity, how does on go about ordering a custom bass, in specific what does the builder need to know and does one need to supply them with sketches? Does anyone have an example of them ordering a custom bass (i.e., the E-mail message or whatever)? Thanks in advance,

Hi all, Whislt browsing I fell upon this, Invalid Link Removed What the hell is this? A guitar or a bass? Any experiences anyone? And would this be more of a pick player bass?

Hi all, I had a question regarding the Fender Custom Shop. I thought it was just a more "elite" expensive Fender range, but our guitarist told me they do custom (Oh ... that is where they got the name from.) (bass)guitars aswell. So how does that work? And what is the price range? And most...

Hi all, I'm looking for a new volume, wah wah and octaver pedals. I'm not very familiar with bass effects brands and for the moment I borrowed a mix of brands from a friend but now he is asking them back. I prefer seperate pedals. While browsing I noticed EBS but it might be a tad over my...

Hi all, I've got my first bass for about 2 years now and really want to buy a back up bass. My first bass is a Lefty American Deluxe Jazz Bass (Yes my first bass is an American Deluxe Jazz, I'm one lucky rich bastard). I've got my eye on a Jaguar bass for a while now but I've got second...

Good day all, A friend of mine is visiting Tokyo in about a month. And I wondered if he can import a Japanese Fender for me. Do I need to order in advance? What amount of VAT will I need to pay for Belgium (VAT in Belgium is 21%). How does he bring it back as carry on luggage?(And if so should...

Hi all, I'm looking for a decent (left handed ... I know, but I guess a symmetrical model will have to do) resonator bass guitar. I know fender used to sell them but can't find them on their site anymore. Does anyone know any other brands who sells decent resonator basses (Does Dobro sell...

Hi all, A question regarding Japanese Fender models since for some reason unknown to myself it is easier to find a left handed Japanese model then an American or Mexican I was wondering if there is an online store that sells Japanese basses and delivers to Europe? Thanks in advance.

Hi all, I'm buying a "high end" bass amp for the first time (I own a Line6, which I bought without even trying it out and by recommendation of a salesmen, for practice and always borrow from people/friends for gigs). I've set my sights on a MarkBass CMD 12" but I need to know what to ask and...

Hi all, I've got quite a dilemma I'm torn between three combo amps and could you really use some help choosing I'm not much of an amp expert; No. 1: Marshall MB4210 I tried it, liked the sound and price but noone seems to use Marshall is there a reason for that? Link Removed Link Removed Oh...

Good day all, I had a conversation with someone about the new amp I'm about to buy and mentioned I was considering buying a Marshall or a Ampeg. He advised me to buy a more "neutral" amp because Ampeg and Marshall are rock only brands. I'm quite new to the whole amp scene and wanted to get...

Hi all, I've been in to bass for about eight months now and I'm in dire need of a new amp. I got a decent practice amp so I just need a gig amp between 300-600 watts since we got a very loud drummer. I got a budget of about €1200 and tested some things out and I quite a like the...