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Eminence Basses... We Finally Have the News You've Been Waiting For.(Post)The Eminence Electric Upright Bass has been a favorite product at Gollihur Music for decades; since Bob first discovered the bass we've been very strong supporters of it (and the wonder
Why is 3/4 size considered to be a "Regular Size" bass? Why do I (probably) not want a 4/4 size?(Post)It's a weird quirk that is unique to the upright bass, but "Full Size Bass" is a bit of a misnomer. Every other stringed instrument (and a selection of other instruments, as well) consider 4/4 size to
Bows: Choosing a Double Bass Bow(Page)A Special "Buyer's Guide" from MarkIf you are considering adding arco (bowing) to your bass-playing arsenal, congratulations! It's a great skill to have, even if your primary musical...
Preserving our Humanity(Post)Our site has a very distinctive style and flow. And that comes from our longtime dedication to being less of a "store" that's trying to sell you gear -- and more of a "bass-playing buddy" who is showi
Rick Jones (Acoustic Image), 1947-2023(Post)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.
Who We Are/Policies(Page)On the web since 1997, Gollihur Music has proudly offered a varied line of Pickups and Microphones, Preamps, and Amplifiers for Double Bass at very good prices. Over the years, we've added Upright...
Acoustic Image FAQ Page (including info originally published at Acoustic Image's website)(Page)FAQ Page originally hosted at AcousticIMG.com Acoustic Image closed its doors in 2023 after the sudden passing of the president and founder, Rick Jones. We sold many, many Acoustic Image amplifiers,...
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Pickups: Choosing Pickups for Your Double Bass(Page)Choosing a Pickup for Your Bass A Special "Buyer's Guide" So, you've come looking for a pickup for your upright bass. And now you're here, and... The good news is: there are lots of choices...
Welcome to Version 4.0 of the Gollihur Music website!(Post)We've finally managed to make it happen.Our website had been getting a bit "long in the tooth" lately, as it was designed some 13 years ago. Our shopping cart was a little kludgy, our design didn't pl
Random Gig Tips from Bob(Post)Going Back in Time - here's a Guest Blog Post from Bob, a "reprint" from a few years ago! Every once in a while, I like to share little random tips I've come up with over the years. Some help you keep
Upright Bass Buyer's Guide (Especially for first-time buyers)(Page)Why This Buyer's Guide Exists I get a little philosophical in this first section, just so you know where I'm coming from. If you want to just get down to the nitty-gritty, jump down to the...
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Ultra Rubber Practice Mute for Upright Bass
Ultra
Our Low Price: $13.50The Ultra Practice Mute is molded from sound-deadening rubber, and for practice muting (to limit the projection of the bass for consideration of your household members and neighbors) is superior to...- Small Accessory:
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Endpin Reaming Tool
Our Low Price: $399.00This is a specialized luthier tool, specifically made for installing endpins into the endblock of an upright bass. If you've been shopping around for one of these, you'll find that an upright bass...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Carbon Fiber Student Double Bass Bow
Gewa Music
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Bass Foundations: Principles of Jazz Bass Line Construction - by Chuck Israels
Sher Music Company
Our Low Price: $32.00All jazz bassists recognize the pivotal role that the Bill Evans Trio played in creating a new model for the bass' function in jazz. In this book, Chuck Israels (one of Bill's long-time bassists) has...- FREE US SHIPPING:
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Eudoxa Gut (Silver Flatwound) Upright Bass Strings
Pirastro
Special Price: $936.15Regular Price $983.22These strings generate a lot of requests, and I can say that they are popular among jazz players who want a little more brightness and a smoother bowing surface out of their gut strings. A more...- FREE SHIPPING:
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Helicore SOLO TUNING "Orchestral" Strings
D Addario
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Corelli 300 1/2 and 1/4 Size Upright Bass Strings (Nickel)
Savarez
Our Low Price: $130.00These strings can essentially be considered the smaller-scale version of the 380 series strings for 3/4 size bass. They are made with- FREE SHIPPING:
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Rock Stop/Sure Stop Bass Endpin Rest (Cup, Holder)
Our Low Price: $9.50One of the most-wanted upright bass items are rubber endpin tips, like our Super Endpin Ball. Do you want to know another thing that is "Most Wanted?" Bass players who accidentally wear through their...- Small Accessory:
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Jade Double Bass Solo Rosin
Jade
Our Low Price: $19.00Ultra soft rosin for both solo work and orchestral play, and is made in France by a manufacturer . Designed to eliminate messy and annoying "d- Small Accessory:
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Double Bass Gig Bag with Backpack Straps
Gewa Music
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Hidersine Special Resin (Rosin) for Upright Bass
Hidersine
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Double Bass Bow by Glasser - Fiberglas/horse hair
Glasser
Our Low Price: $120.00These are the well-known Glasser name brand German/Butler Style (top in picture) and French Style (bottom in picture) bows (NOT the econo-buy cheapies you can- FREE SHIPPING:
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57 Studies - Storch-Hrabe, Vols. I-II for Doublebass
International Music Company
Our Low Price: $16.50A commonly recommended set of etudes for serious students of the doublebass, Volume I contains 32 studies, while Volume II contains 25 additional etudes. These exercises are from the etudes composed...- FREE US SHIPPING:
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Bass Notes: Jazz in American Culture, A Personal View - By Chuck Israels
Globe Pequot/Backbeat
Our Low Price: $37.95From his upbringing as a “red-diaper baby” among some of the leading lights of American music and Left politics, to his legendary work as bassist for the Bill Evans trio, to his collaborations with...- Small Item:
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Helicore "Orchestral" Strings
D Addario
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Corelli 380 (Nickel) Upright Bass Strings
Savarez
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ToneDexter II Tone-Correcting Preamp
Audio Sprockets
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Replacement/Upgraded 1/2 inch Endpin Shaft for Kay and Engelhardt OEM Endpin
Gollihur Music
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Full Color Double Bass T-Shirts
Gollihur Music
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Peter Infeld Upright Bass Strings
Thomastik
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Gold Tone Micro Bass (M-Bass)
Gold Tone
Elegant Solid Hardwood 'Laydown Style' Double Bass Display Stand
Zither Music Company
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EBS Stanley Clarke Signature Acoustic Preamp
EBS
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FBS Solid-State Bass Instrument Amp (WW Style)
Fuchs Audio Technology
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REX Microphone Preamplifier for Stage and Studio
Grace Design
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Belcanto Upright Bass Strings
Thomastik
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SPECIAL EDITION Gollihur Exclusive NXTa Active Traditional Bass by NS Design
NS Design
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Spirocore Upright Bass Strings
Thomastik
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