Yeah, you're on it, I'm on it. All thinking (and especially listening) musicians are forever parties to that noble quest to improve their amplified sound. It was my personal quest for sound that got me into the biz of making these pickups, mics, amps, cabinets, instruments, and other stuff available to fellow musicians -- see the Who's Bob? page for the dirty details. I proudly offer a varied line of pickups and microphones, preamps, and amplifiers along with other superior products for bass players (and other musicians) at very good prices. You will notice one thing here that is rare... a large number of the bass items that I sell are those that I used before becoming a dealer — and anything I consider adding had better pass the "Bob Test" or you won't see it here.

We will continue to add cool new bass stuff now that we're finished implementing our new web presence. Any suggestions for additions?? Please email me! Take a look around, you'll see new items here and there, various bass needs that I've been wanting to add for a while.

At left you'll find menus for browsing categories of products that will take you to results pages that can be further refined by clicking on the entries to the right of the results. There's also a search engine block at the top of the column to help you locate what you want. Specific information on ordering details, contact info, product manuals (also linked to each product), and warranty info is under the INFO heading.

"HELP! What should I buy?" We've tried to include as much information on each product as possible; I endeavor to bring as much detailed information to you about each item — and not just the marketing talk — as I can. If you're looking for a bass pickup, but don't know which one would be best for you, I'd suggest taking a look at the "Overview" page to start. Narrow down your choices using the short description, then follow the links to get more detailed information on the ones that interest you most.

We also include links to Product Manuals where they are available. Just click on the special button on the page (shown at left). Many of the manufacturers' Product Warranties are recapped on a special page you can access under the INFO heading.

However, if you're still unsure, QUESTIONS are always welcome, whether you are buying stuff or not! We're all in the same boat, and if I don't know the answer, I'll try and point you in the right direction. Making sales is not my only reason for living — I have been a bass player a whole lot longer than a music store owner.

We've developed some NEW RESOURCES on the Gollihur Music site. You'll find even more answers to Frequently Asked Upright Bass Questions in the FAQs section, and those same FAQs are also linked on product pages where they apply. My Double Bass Links have been on the web since 1996, and include over 900 links to upright bass-oriented sites, as has the Luthier Directory which includes dozens of bass makers and repairpersons all over the world. An experienced luthier can be invaluable to we bassists. If your favorite repairperson is not included, please let me know. We also have a revised free Upright Bass Classified Ads section where you can now directly enter your ad.

Fall and Winter Bass Care
As we begin our march towards Fall and Winter it's time for those in colder and drier climates to start thinking about humidifying their basses... assuming you have a carved instrument. That said, while it it's rarely necessary to be concerned about moisture loss in a laminated instrument, it's not a bad idea to address it anyway, particularly if you use gut strings.

Take a look at my article, HUMIDITY: Do you need to humidify your Upright Bass? in the Upright Bass FAQs on our site, for details about humidification. You can read about ways to judge your need - and be sure that you make your bass happy this winter.

While you're at the FAQ section (accessible from the menu bar under RESOURCES), take a look at some of the other articles we've written. There are a number of topics like Impedance and Ohms, Rosin, changing strings, bridges, Mystery Basses, and more. More articles are in the works! If you have any suggestions for additional FAQs, do let us know.

Thinking of moving from BASS GUITAR TO UPRIGHT BASS??

The newest entry in our URB FAQs (Upright Bass Frequently Asked Questions) is BASS GUITAR TO UPRIGHT BASS: The Top Ten mistakes migrating players make... Check out that and the many resources on our web site!

AMT Microphones IN STOCK!

We've just received a good number of upright bass microphones from AMT, whose production has been a little behind due to strong demand. Get your order placed for the SP25B or S25B - Side Clamp or Tailpiece model - right away! We've got 'em now, but at this time of year they may not last long! (We also have the S18C Cello mic and the VS Violin/Viola mics in stock!)

NEW LOWER PRICES on Thomastik Strings! Limited Time Offer

The factory authorized Thomastik string sale has morphed to an even better deal! ALL Thomastik set and singles prices have been discounted, and you don't need to buy two sets to get the discount - let's face it, that just doesn't work for bass players! We have adjusted the prices for each string and set on the web site.

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