Bob Gollihur - Gollihur Music
Bob Gollihur

Gollihur Music - Upright Bass Specialists
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This is an index to the various "FAQ" pages we have peppered throughout our website. Hopefully, the information will be useful to you.


  • ACOUSTIC IMAGE COMBOS/SPEAKERS: What's the difference between the Contra, Coda, Corus and TEN²?
    Each combo and speaker cabinet has its own characteristics, here's the info...
  • BASS GUITAR TO UPRIGHT BASS: The Top Ten mistakes migrating players make...
    (not in any particular order)
  • BOWS: French and German Style
    Which should I get?
  • BRIDGES: Everything I can think to mention about them
    Sizing, location, benefits/effects of using adjustable bridges, fitment, height, care, etc.
  • ENDPIN: Replacing the rubber endpin tip on a Kay/Engelhardt
    An inexpensive alternative to sourcing an OEM cap
  • FINGERBOARDS for UPRIGHT BASS: What's to know??
    Details on their unique characteristics
  • FREQUENCIES: What are the frequencies of bass notes?
    A fingerboard/keyboard visual display of the C scale with frequencies
  • FREQUENCY RESPONSE SPECIFICATIONS: How low does it go??
    What exactly does 50-14,000hz +/-3db mean?
  • HIGH PASS FILTERS: getting rid of the mud and rumble
    What are they, what do they do for bass, and why should I care?
  • HUMIDITY: Do you need to humidify your Upright Bass?
    Does your instrument need special treatment?
  • KAY and ENGELHARDT BASSES: Serial Number Lists
    Trying to figure out what year your bass was made? Check here!
  • KAY BASSES: Models Over the Years...
    As close to a comprehensive listing as I can muster
  • LEFT HANDED UPRIGHT BASSES: Can I just restring a righty??
    Bass guts are not a mirror image on each side!
  • MYSTERY BASS: What kind of bass do I have?
    My bass has no label, who made it and when.
  • OHMS & IMPEDANCE from the INPUT perspective
    What the heck are impedance and ohms, and why should I care?
  • OHMS & IMPEDANCE from the OUTPUT (speaker) perspective
    What the heck are impedance and ohms, and why should I care?
  • PARTS, GLOSSARY of Upright Bass terms
    A visual overview of the components that make up a URB
  • PHANTOM POWER BASICS: Microphones/Preamps
    What is Phantom Power, and how can I use it?
  • PICKUPS: Fishman Full Circle Sizing FAQ
    Which version of the Full Circle do you need?
  • PICKUPS: What Should a Double Bass Sound Like When Amplified?
    Using a smart approach when choosing your amplification gear.
  • PREAMPS: Do You NEED a Preamp with Your URB Pickup?
    Impedance mismatches, control, EQ and more - some guidance.
  • PREAMPS: Mounting a Small Preamp to your Tailpiece
    Easy 'n' cheap, just the way I like it
  • ROSIN: Choices and use
    Which rosin should I choose, and how it is used?
  • SIZES: Double Bass Sizing FAQ
    (¾,½,¼, etc.) Are there standard upright bass sizes?
  • SOUND: How to sound like Ray Brown (or your personal bass hero)
    The key to getting that big sound
  • SPEAKON SPEAKER CONNECTORS: what are they and why are they used?
    The reason behind their popularity and increased use
  • STANDS: Will my bass fit the SA-22 Bass Stand
    How long can the endpin be?
  • STRINGS: 'Standard' Sized Strings on Large-size Basses
    How to know whether standard 3/4 sized strings will fit on 7/8 or 4/4 size basses
  • STRINGS: Changing Strings on your Upright Bass
    Tips and tricks of the trade for a smooth string change
  • STRINGS: Solo gauge bass strings
    Orchestra or Solo gauge, what's the difference and which should I choose?
  • TAILPIECE CABLE: Tailgut (tailpiece hanger): Replacing with Stranded Cable
    A locally available alternative to kits available here and elsewhere
  • TECHNIQUE: Upright Bass Fingering Charts
    From The Bass Education Project
  • WHEELS: Upright Bass Wheels
    All you need to know about rolling your bass
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