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    SOLD Lakland Skyline Hollowbody Fretless

    I bought this new from Lakland in December 2016 for $1395. It's been played only a few times, really--I bought it to replace my standup bass, and now I've retired from the band, so the poor thing just sits in a bag in the corner. It could probably use a setup that I never got around to, but...
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    SOLD Blonde Plywood Upright Bass Package

    Thompson Bass by rjz posted Nov 26, 2016 at 4:58 PM I bought this bass five years ago from String Emporium in Phoenix (http://www.stringemporium.com/thompson-upright-plywood-basses.htm). It's Chinese-made, but the quality is surprisingly good. I'm selling because I'm getting too old to schlep...
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    2004 Eminence Fixed-Neck EUB $1800

    2004 Eminence #Z371 $1800 I find myself not playing it anymore since I bought a full-sized upright; if I don't want to lug that around, I prefer to take my P-bass. It's in perfect working order, virtually unblemished, and comes with the soft case and the stand. It has the side position...
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    Teacher for old guy?

    Patrick, I see your last comment on Tucson-area teachers is from last year, so I thought I'd see if you have any new recommendations. I'm 49, and have been playing upright (an Eminence) in a working jazz/swing band for the last seven years or so. However, I've never had any lessons. I...
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    Double Bass Thompson vs. Kay M1?

    I have a Thompson on order from String Emporium, but it's still on the slow boat from China. Today a 1962 Kay M1 popped up on the local Craigslist, at an asking price of $2000. I haven't contacted the seller yet to ask questions, but presuming that the Kay's in good shape, which would be the...