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  1. M

    Eich set

    Hello everyone, I am interested in Eich set (T500 with their 1x12 cab). I am a doubler (passive jazz and big 3/4 upright with copperhead pickup). Anybody had experience with this set on both instruments?
  2. EBS Stanley Clarke Preamp- $330
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    For sale EBS Stanley Clarke Preamp- $330

    BIG PRICE DROP- EBS Stanley Clarke Acoustic Preamp- Excellent Condition - Includes power supply, manual and box. Box has damage, pedal is excellent. Price includes shipping to CONUS. Payment via PayPal. This Preamp is pristine, a complete Swiss Army Knife of a unit. Multiple instruments, mics...
    $330.00
  3. Ibanez UB804 electric upright with case, stand, bow
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    For sale Ibanez UB804 electric upright with case, stand, bow

    Like new Ibanez UB804. Electric upright. Includes soft case, stand, and bow. Barely played. My band situation is changing drastically so I'm parting with some of my favorite gear. Shipping to CONUS included. Price negotiable. Not really looking for trades as I'm shifting primarily to brass...
    $900.00
    $800.00
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    Double Bass What exactly about vintage (1960s-1800s) uprights?

    So I’ve been seeing a lot of people saying that an upright made today could never match up to one made in the 1800s, but my big question is why? Like, overall you would think they’d be better, at least ergonomically. Now I get that the sound changes as the wood dries and such, but like if a bass...
  5. 1890's Czech Bass Flatback
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    For sale 1890's Czech Bass Flatback

    1890's Flatback Czech Bass. Incredible sounding and playing instrument. Very solid bass that's been used on numerous recordings. New ebony fingerboard by Lisa Gass at LA Bass Works. Comes with an Upton Bass bag and Gage Realist pickup. 42 1/2 scale Eb neck Here's some recordings it's been used...
    $6,800.00
  6. Billy Mohler

    For Sale 1890's Czech Bass Flatback

    1890's Flatback Czech Bass. Incredible sounding and playing instrument. Very solid bass that's been used on numerous recordings. New ebony fingerboard by Lisa Gass at LA Bass Works. Comes with an Upton Bass bag and Gage Realist pickup. 42 1/2 scale Eb neck Here's some recordings it's been used...
  7. 1954 Kay M1B
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    For sale 1954 Kay M1B

    $3,000.00
  8. ColonelZulu

    SOLD 1954 Kay M1B

  9. Jaygetsreal

    Double Bass Not for purists - Native Instruments Session Bassist

    Not for purists but my ears tell me Native Instruments seem to have done a good job on this. I haven't bought or tried it yet but watching this introduction I'm thinking this might be a game changer for younger DB players and future generations?
  10. captainofsmooth

    NBD- Super Clean Baby

    I’ve been after a BB-4 Baby Bass for a long time. One popped up about an hour away for me, for a price that was already too good to be true. Spoke with the seller over the course of two weeks. He had very little idea what it was. Found it cleaning out his deceased Father in-law’s belongings. I...
  11. UPTON UPRIGHT BOHEMIAN HYBRID
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    For sale UPTON UPRIGHT BOHEMIAN HYBRID

    The upright bass I have for sale is an Upton Bohemian Hybrid model. It is a standard scale. It has position dots, an extended solo fingerboard, and the awesome Irving Sloan tuners. It has the leather bumpers. It has adjustable bridge risers, a Revolution Solo ll bass pickup installed and...
    $6,500.00
  12. Max George

    SOLD UPTON UPRIGHT BOHEMIAN HYBRID

    The upright bass I have for sale is an Upton Bohemian Hybrid model. It is a standard scale. It has position dots, an extended solo fingerboard, and the awesome Irving Sloan tuners. It has the leather bumpers. It has adjustable bridge risers, a Revolution Solo ll bass pickup installed and...
  13. Godin A5 Ultra Natural Hybrid Fretless Bass - MINT AS NEW!
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    For sale Godin A5 Ultra Natural Hybrid Fretless Bass - MINT AS NEW!

    Godin A5 Ultra Semi-Acoustic Hybrid Fretless 5-string Bass. This creation further enforces that our Canadian friends know how to build an outstanding fretless (F Bass being the other). If you can't swing an AC5, this is your best bet... and even if you can, this will still do things it can't...
    $1,500.00
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    SOLD Godin A5 Ultra Natural Hybrid Fretless Bass - MINT AS NEW!

    Godin A5 Ultra Semi-Acoustic Hybrid Fretless 5-string Bass. This creation further enforces that our Canadian friends know how to build an outstanding fretless (F Bass being the other). If you can't swing an AC5, this is your best bet... and even if you can, this will still do things it can't...
  15. B

    Wah / FuzzWah for Double or Upright Bass - Funk

    Hello all, I am thinking about spicing up the double bass sound with some wah / fuzzwah. For funk music or synth tones. Can anyone recommend a good effect for this? Morley? Thanks in advance!
  16. Shen SB80 3/4 upright bass for sale
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    For sale Shen SB80 3/4 upright bass for sale

    Shen SB80 3/4 size upright bass in very good condition. It would be in excellent condition except for two small marks shown in pics. Plays and sounds great!!! No problems or issues. Comes with bow and gig bag shown in pics. I bought it for a rockabilly project that is over now. Located near...
    $1,150.00
  17. B

    SOLD Shen SB80 3/4 upright bass for sale

    Shen SB80 3/4 size upright bass in very good condition. It would be in excellent condition except for two small marks shown in pics. Plays and sounds great!!! No problems or issues. Comes with bow and gig bag shown in pics. I bought it for a rockabilly project that is over now. Located near...
  18. Hercules upright stand -Local only-NorCal-NEW PRICE
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    For sale Hercules upright stand -Local only-NorCal-NEW PRICE

    Hercules upright bass stand. Excellent shape. It's too weird to ship so I'm hoping for a north Central Valley or Bay Area meetup for a sale. NEW PRICE $50 takes it. Normally these are at $101 new.
    $50.00
  19. roccobass

    SOLD Hercules upright stand -Local only-NorCal-NEW PRICE

    Hercules upright bass stand. Excellent shape. It's too weird to ship so I'm hoping for a north Central Valley or Bay Area meetup for a sale. NEW PRICE $50 takes it. Normally these are at $101 new.
  20. Books-Instructional: regular and Jaco/Bach
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    For sale Books-Instructional: regular and Jaco/Bach

    I wanted to sell these as a bundle so it’s cheaper for you the buyer. However, I will consider parting them out or OBO. Let's talk it. Please PM me. All are in excellent condition except for the Encyclopedia and the Double Bass Method books which are very good condition. $75 or OBO. PayPal...
    $75.00
  21. roccobass

    For Sale Books-Instructional: regular and Jaco/Bach

    I wanted to sell these as a bundle so it’s cheaper for you the buyer. However, I will consider parting them out or OBO. Let's talk it. Please PM me. All are in excellent condition except for the Encyclopedia and the Double Bass Method books which are very good condition. $75 or OBO. PayPal...
  22. Stagg EDB-3/4RDL-BL Deluxe 3/4-Size Electric Double Bass with Hard Case
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    For sale Stagg EDB-3/4RDL-BL Deluxe 3/4-Size Electric Double Bass with Hard Case

    Blue Stagg electric double with bow and hard case. In overall great condition. One cosmetic crack at neck heel. No other scratches or defects on neck or body. Unusual maple neck. New ebony nut. Please see full ad at reverb listing. I will ship for exact cost to your location from Seattle plus...
    $660.00
  23. J

    SOLD Stagg EDB-3/4RDL-BL Deluxe 3/4-Size Electric Double Bass with Hard Case

    Blue Stagg electric double with bow and hard case. In overall great condition. One cosmetic crack at neck heel. No other scratches or defects on neck or body. Unusual maple neck. New ebony nut. Please see full ad at reverb listing. I will ship for exact cost to your location from Seattle plus...
  24. Thomastik Spiro strings -4/4 full set (Weich gauge)-New price
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    For sale Thomastik Spiro strings -4/4 full set (Weich gauge)-New price

    Thomastik Spirocore weich (light) strings. All four. These are the 4/4 scale strings (S42) which I always that were the 3/4 versions. (3885) These were on my 3/4 scale upright, and they worked ok, but I thought you might want to know. They did see some good use for about 4 years so I'm just...
    $50.00
  25. roccobass

    SOLD Thomastik Spiro strings -4/4 full set (Weich gauge)-New price

    Thomastik Spirocore weich (light) strings. All four. These are the 4/4 scale strings (S42) which I always that were the 3/4 versions. (3885) These were on my 3/4 scale upright, and they worked ok, but I thought you might want to know. They did see some good use for about 4 years so I'm just...
  26. K&K Bass Max pickup
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    For sale K&K Bass Max pickup

    Used K&K Bass Max. Still in good shape. Asking $60 total. Shipping CONUS only.
    $60.00
  27. roccobass

    SOLD K&K Bass Max pickup

    Used K&K Bass Max. Still in good shape. Asking $60 total. Shipping CONUS only.
  28. Realist copperhead pickup-Updated price
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    For sale Realist copperhead pickup-Updated price

    Gently used barely 2 years old Realist Copperhead pickup for upright. Excellent condition. Asking only $130 total. Shipping CONUS only.
    $130.00
  29. roccobass

    SOLD Realist copperhead pickup-Updated price

    Gently used barely 2 years old Realist Copperhead pickup for upright. Excellent condition. Asking only $130 total. Shipping CONUS only.
  30. ZYEX - med gauge - upright strings

    For sale ZYEX - med gauge - upright strings

    ZYEX - med gauge - upright strings - synthetic core - steel wrap 5 months old. payment: Venmo or Paypal (friends & family).
    $65.00
  31. morrie louden

    For Sale ZYEX - med gauge - upright strings

    ZYEX - med gauge - upright strings - synthetic core - steel wrap 5 months old. payment: Venmo or Paypal (friends & family).
  32. Kala California 5 Fretless Ubass USA
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    For sale Kala California 5 Fretless Ubass USA

    Here it is: the holy grail of Ubasses! It took me years to find one. They are discontinued, so don’t wait for another to come around! This 5 string fretless Ubass is made in the USA. Between the onboard 9V powered preamp and Roadtoad Strings, it has that fretless growl and thumps like an...
    $950.00
  33. Twocan

    SOLD Kala California 5 Fretless Ubass USA

    Here it is: the holy grail of Ubasses! It took me years to find one. They are discontinued, so don’t wait for another to come around! This 5 string fretless Ubass is made in the USA. Between the onboard 9V powered preamp and Roadtoad Strings, it has that fretless growl and thumps like an...
  34. moproducer

    Double Bass Filling a bass cavity

    My band does one set per show with my upright Kay S-1. I've tried a variety of pickups, finally settling on a KNA DB1. My stage rig is a Carvin BX500 into BR210 and BR115 cabs. We play LOUD on stage and it's been all I can do to even hear myself. To complicate things, we are often on small...
  35. M

    Double Bass Cabinet help

    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 other two are GK Neo 112. I had them both running and they both blew out within a day of each other. I do have to play fairly loud, but not too loud, and...
  36. shutt24

    Fishman Pro EQ Platinum Preamp - Guitar Vs Bass Model

    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 I actually bought the guitar model. There are small differences (compression on the bass model vs "smooth" and depth vs "notch") so I'm wondering if...
  37. D

    Double Bass Playing Baroque Chamber Music

    So, my performance experience is primarily in jazz bass, with a decent amount of orchestral experience. A violinist friend of mine is having me play on her recital. For a sonata she’s doing by Francois Francoeur she’ll have a trio. I’ll be playing the continuo part on my double bass (she’s...
  38. D

    Double Bass Pre-Amp

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

    Double Bass Carved Chubby Jackson 5-string?

    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, carved bass, ideally 5/8, for solo jazz/new music performances. Has anyone played or seen something like this? Any details are welcome. Thanks, Jason
  40. Thomastic Spirocore - orchestra gauge (barely used)
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    For sale Thomastic Spirocore - orchestra gauge (barely used)

    These were on my bass for 2-3 weeks.
    $135.00