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Every once in a while, we like to share little random tips we've come up with over the years. Some can help you keep track of your stuff, others can save your bacon on a gig. For your enjoyment, and hopefully edification, here is a classic collection, originally written by Bob (with some updates/additions by Mark.)Easily Document Battery and String Changes, Settings, and More.I love the little Avery 05422 (1/2" x 1 3/4") removable self-adhesive labels (or the Staples generic equivalent). I jot d …

The Upright Bass world has lost another one of the good ones. We are deeply saddened to report that Dr. Richard (Rick) Jones, the founder of Acoustic Image, passed away suddenly on April 17. Our own Bob Gollihur first connected with Rick over 20 years ago. After much cajoling, he finally twisted Rick's arm enough to get him to sign up Gollihur Music (at that time, Wordsmith Associates Music) as a dealer for the amazing Acoustic Image lineup. Rick later admitted that he almost didn't r …

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This is a "reprint" of a blog entry that Bob wrote several years ago that I recently came across. It was posted on a previous version of our site, and I thought it would be nice to put it back in rotation in memory of Bob. Miss you, Dad! - Mark You probably recall the moment when you first got an upright bass... You'll distinctly remember when you were administered the Official Upright Bass Owner Pledge: Raise your right hand and repeat after me:  "I (state your name), heretofore …

Enjoy this lovely conversation between Mark and Jason Heath of the Contrabass Conversations Podcast. Click this link to visit his page and listen to the interview! …