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Talk to me about a/e upright basses

2K views 8 replies 6 participants last post by  Ambrosius 
#1 ·
Been itchin' to get back to playing one. Problem is I've never owned one but rather noodled on ones in the shop.
 
#6 ·
Eh... Not big on the stick look though I have played some and they sound decent... Plugged in.

Was more or less wondering if you guys knew of any that came with a pickup or if need be I can install one.
 
#7 ·
Eminence is the way to go! The closest you will find to a full acoustic Dog-house when plugged in. Easy to haul out to gigs and 4 strings can be had for around $1500 used. They come standard with the Gage pickup which worked fine, but they are kind of delicate. I tossed just about every pickup at the bass available, then tried the K&K Bassmax pickup...really opened the bass up. I run two Bassmax pickups (one on each wing of the bridge) and the bass is wonderful sounding with great string balance.

 
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