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I'm working to add a piezo strip under my solid bridge. In general, the sound is good, and it's built so that the E end is more sensitive than the G (you can really tell the difference if the strip is flipped). My problem is that the G side is still a little loud and I'd like to even it out via...

Okay, go ahead and laugh. The whole reason I built my Bombasstick was to be able to practice without power, and switching from cheapie ebay strings to 1/2 size Corellis helped a lot with the sound quality, but not necessarily the quantity. On a lark, I tried out something silly, and a bit...

I just read an old post about someone havinging the length of their bass changed from 44" to 42.75". How does one do this without shortening the neck, since the length is determined by the distance from nut to bridge and the bridge is centered on the f-holes?

These strings came on a secondhand Ergo I bought. I like their unamplified tone and want to get a set for my home-made practice bass. Any ideas? Along with the info in the pics, the length between the silks on the A string is around 50", which is 7" shorter than my current cheapo strings...

Just finished this upright bass project. The concept was that I wanted something portable that I could take out of town and get some practice in without needing to amplify. The small acoustic chamber gives just enough sound for that. Also, I wanted to duplicate the shape of the neck and...

Playing Spirocore Weichs on my Upton Standard Lam and as a beginner (1+ year), they're the only sound I know (and I like them). Pretty much all pizz. I'm making a practice bass, which is going to be a lot like an Ergo 4-stringer, but with a small, ported acoustic chamber on the back that I'm...

I spend too much time out of town and away from my upright, so I need something easily transportable that will allow me to practice and elevate my playing level from non-existant to sucktastic. Thanks for looking! - j

I've got a little BSO project in the works and I want to avoid the high price of upright tuners. What are the problems/downsides with using Bass guitar tuners for a venture like this? Thanks for any insight on how I can get this to work. - j

I'm doing some acoustic experiments that I'm hoping will lead me to a portable acoustic upright that is for practice only and I need to string my test rig up with at least one string to test sound levels. Strings of the crappiest condition are fine. They just need to be full length and make a...

Wandering to the EUB side. Howdy! I have a nice Upton Standard Lam and have been taking lessons for less than a year. Time is tight, and so is practice time, though I do try to get in at least 30 mins. a day. It's just for fun. No delusions of grandeur here. But... I'm in a relationship where...

I just received my first UB, an Upton Standard Laminate. It's a very solid and loud bass, though my experience level means this should be taken with a grain of salt. ;) The recommended strings that came with it, Spirocore S42 Lights, make it easy on my newbie fingers, and my primary desire is...

I'm eagerly awaiting my Upton Standard Laminate to be delivered before month's end, but it's been a long wait since the beginning of December, so I peruse their pics quite a bit. On their site, Upton's Deluxe Laminates are priced almost 50% higher than their Standard Hybrids. I understand...

Spent part of Saturday there and Eric was nice enough to show us around the shop. Very inspirational and thorough work going on there. Made me want to get down in my own wood-shop and get hopping on some projects! Here's a few shots that I made for backgrounds. - j

I have an Upton laminate on order and it will probably arrive some time in March. As I've not played before (though I have acquired an instructor), does it make any sense for me to get an adjustable bridge? Eric at Upton knows about my zero experience level, so I can only assume that there's a...

Rowhome livin'... Space is VALUABLE... My incoming DB (Upton lam -flatback) needs a place to rest. Only corner is right next to a radiator. Stands are fine, but take up space. I'm thinking wall-mount, but supported by end-pin. Almost flat against wall, with fixed end-pin cup on the floor, wall...

Never played the upright before, but have a new Upton plywood coming my way sometime in March(?). I'll be taking lessons, but have no plans to end up performing, though if I stick to it, I suppose that's a possibility. Currently, my only interest is jazz (pizz?), and though I see that opening to...

I'd appreciate any recommendations for DB (pizz) instructors in the Philly area who'd be willing to take on a complete newbie. Thanks! - Jay

Glad I found this forum. Reminds me of the first time I bought a telescope. Lots of people steering you away from imported junk and more than willing to spend your money. :D I've been playing electric bass for two years with little instruction, completely as a hobby. My 14 yr. old daughter...