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The Never-Ending Quest for
'The Sound'
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.
Finding Your Way Around
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.
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RESOURCES - Gollihur Music Web Site Resources
 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.
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Recent News and Updates
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 Custom Microphone Mount- use your favorite microphone!
Ideal for live or recording session, this remarkably engineered clamp lets you put your favorite mic in the perfect place. No more having to stay perfectly still or risk changing your sound! NEW! Studio Plus model with extra shafts for multiple instrument assignments, or specific models for bass, guitar, and cello.
Pirastro Obligato strings now available in 1/2 and 1/4 sizes!
 Bluegrassers, blues, country, orchestral players and others with 1/2 size basses, rejoice! This popular string is now available in 1/2 and 1/4 size. Check out the Obligatos to see if they'll make your half or quarter size bass sing even sweeter!
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Roth Sihon (Wire) Performance Mute for Upright Bass |
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This unique mute has a different effect than typical bridge mutes, it mounts on the strings below the bridge. Position changes make subtle changes to the tonal response, as well as the the bridge top position. It's popular with bluegrassers who report that it tweaks their overtones and maybe even results a little more "thump"...
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Professional 3/4 size Double Bass Bag |
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They're back! I'm happy to once again have this great Pro-level bag, with heavier padding, wheels and backpack straps! Available in Tan and Black...
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EA Micro 300 Musical Instrument Amplifier |
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This tiny, sub 3 lb. featherweight amp sports 300 watts of power and two independent, switchable preamp channels - amazing!
• 175w/8ohms; 300w/4ohms & 2ohms; • 2.1x8.5Wx5.4D • barely over 3 lbs.
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H-Clamp Light Upright Bass and Cello Microphone Mount |
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The H-Clamp is a very sophisticated adjustable instrument microphone mount, with models for Upright Bass, Cello, and Guitar. It places your favorite mic exactly where you want, for use both live and in the studio...
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Recent Customer Feedback:
Dear Gollihur and Son,
I've been gigging with the WAV 4 you sold me for about 2 months now. 1 month ago, I restrung it with Pirastro Obligatos, also purchased from you. All in all, probably the smartest $1,000 I've ever spent. This thing is really a monster, tonewise. My initial approach was to try to make it sound as much like an acoustic upright as possible (hence the Obligatos.) But as I started closing in on that, it began to dawn on me that the WAV 4 is a totally different animal, sort of a "third way" for bassists. So now I've developed a hybrid tone (or, more accurately, tones - this thing is really versatile) that fuses a foundation of a more traditional upright sound with qualities that can be attained with an electric instrument. One tonal configuration I find particularly beguiling is adding just a whisper of compression, chorus and "room" (reverb) - so subtle that you wouldn't really notice it unless it was taken away. It's very thick and lyrical, but with crystalline definition and, of course, volume is no problem with the WAV 4 (I've played it for 2 hours with a drummer, electric guitar, acoustic 12 string and electric violin - the WAV stayed in the mix beautifully, and I wasn't the least bit fatigued at the end of the night.)
So, thanks again for a bass n' strings combo that has actually changed my life.
— Dan B
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