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.

Did EA use a SHRINK RAY to create the tiny Micro 300 amp??

Euphonic Audio's little Micro 300 is amazing! It is less than 3 lbs and the size of a half-sheet of paper -- yet puts out up to 300 watts down to 2 ohms and includes TWO CHANNELS. Combine this with one or two of the 15”H x 12”W x 11”D Wizzy 10 cabs and you'll be smiling. At last we bassists can travel light!!

ALL Acoustic Image amps IN STOCK

The supply of CONTRA, CODA R, and CORUS amps can't always satisfy demand, but we're happy to say we have ALL MODELS IN STOCK for immediate shipment (all "Series III", of course!) All of the CLARUS and FOCUS heads, as well as the CORUS EX and CONTRA EX speaker cabinets are also in stock. Check them all out here! And there is FREE SHIPPING to the lower 48 US states. As the #1 Acoustic Image dealer we have plenty of experience with these amps; Bob has been gigging Contras since 1999! So please let us know if you have any questions.

What the heck are IMPEDANCE and OHMs, and why should I care?

I just finished two more (Upright Bass) URB FAQs that can help you navigate the mighty and dangerous Ohm!! They cover the topic from both amp inputs and speaker perspectives.Click here or on the menu item under RESOURCES for quick bits of info on topics such as "PARTS, GLOSSARY of Upright Bass terms", "FINGERBOARDS: What's to know??" and many more. We're working on new ones all the time — let us know if you have an idea for a topic.

Holy Cow! FRETS on an Electric Upright Bass?!?!

Yes, Batman, it's true! NS Design now offers a fretted version of their 5 string BassCello! And this is not one of those silly vertical bass guitars on a stick, it's a 34 inch scale instrument with a traditional curved upright bass style fingerboard, so you can have your frets and bow them, too! Photos are available, email for pricing on this and all of NS Design's fine basses.