upright

Hi, I play in a vintage rock, rockabilly surf band and I have blown out three cabinets in the past couple of months. One was a GK Neo 115, the...

I recently got a great deal on eBay for a Fishman Pro EQ Platinum 5-band preamp. I play upright and thought that I was buying the bass model, but...

So, my performance experience is primarily in jazz bass, with a decent amount of orchestral experience. A violinist friend of mine is having me...

I was wondering what pre-amps y'all are using, including compression.

Hi all, I'm interested in playing a 5-string bass with a high C, I know there are old Chubby Jackson Kays kicking around, but I'd like a small,...

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Looking for some tunes that play well (better than on half position) on the middle section of the bass (above the D on G string, across all four...

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Hey Everyone, I was recently going through an old double bass forum discussing the use of C extensions in jazz. It was actually started by...

I've had 2 tuners snap on me - broke right into - on my NS Design Upright - I've had the bass for about a year - been using the same tuner - crazy...

Has anyone used or heard of using Abatron Wood Epoxy to fix the edges of a laminate upright? I just learned about this stuff from a carpenter...

Used fdeck hpf-pre series 1 for upright bass piezo pickup. Impedance adjustment for use with regular bass amps and high pass filter to roll off...

Basically the title. What basses sound the most Upright-y or what other ways to get a more upright-like sound do you know of?

Does anyone know how to play measure 57 of Bottesini Concerto 2? I cant find a good way, I've tried all on the G (next to impossible to intonate...

Knilling 3/4 flatback bass Carved top 40.75” string length Eb neck Purchased about 25 years ago. This one is a true closet queen! I was never...

Trade added: towards carved jazz bass plus cash my end or ampeg baby bass Beautiful Kay M-1 Upright bass in great condition SoCal. Recently set...

I find that when I'm playing with a suit coat on it mutes the strings and sounds bad. I usually wear a vest with a dress shirt underneath and roll...

I travel often for my main gig with a Chadwick Folding bass, which works out great for the style this band plays. Problem is the case is breaking...

I was watching nhop play his original composition samba petit earlier and I was blown away and I really wanted to learn the piece, does anyone...

Ibanez UB 804 electric upright. I bought this new 2 years ago. It currently has NS710 medium tension strings so the nut had to be filled a little...

Hi All, I've been playing electric since 1982 and finally bought myself my first upright - a well-used Meisel - made in Germany, age unknown....

Hi there, I need some advice. I am planning to buy a new amp (or combo) for practicing and gigs in small places and I am a bit lost with so much...

Hi guys, I recently graduated high school and had been using a Cremona sb-2 supplied by my school, but I have to return it in the coming weeks. I...

Looking for a 3/4 upright bass within reasonable driving distance of SF Bay Area. Prefer carved or hybrid but open to ply if it has big sound....

[MEDIA] It’s been 2 months of playing now ! But sadly I am not satisfied with my tone please help.

[MEDIA] I watched this video and I was blown away and I really want to learn this piece, I emailed Andres and it is 40$ for the transcription and...

Hi Talkbassers, I'm looking to buy a Biesele Double Bass magnetic pickup. If anyone has one that they would like to sell, please let me know. I'm...

This EUB got plenty of use in the past (as evidenced by scratches in pics), but has been overshadowed in recent years by its acoustic big brother....

Jazz musician and upright bass player here. I just bought a Squier Affinity Jazz bass as a cheap emergency backup bass. And I’m looking for flat...