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Gollihur Music is a LBGQT+ Friendly Business

Since 1997, we've 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 and Electric Upright Basses, Parts, Strings, Cases and Stands, Bows, and many other useful, quality products for bass players.

You benefit from shopping with us because our experience and focus means that you get real answers to your questions, from bassists! You can see that our product descriptions are in-depth and detailed, because they are most often based on our own use of the gear, rather than the generic "manufacturer blurbs" you'll find on most other websites. We only carry gear that we would (and often DO) confidently use ourselves: anything we consider selling has to pass the "Bob & Mark Test" -- or you won't see it here.

Our secure website is available 24 hours a day for your ordering ease. And we're committed to keeping products in stock; we ship most orders within 24 hours of being placed (excepting weekends and holidays, of course), and provide you with tracking and post-purchase support. And our many "extras" - like installation guides, product-specific tips, and even cool BASS stickers for your car - are included at no charge!

The Gollihur Music crew is happy to offer lots of useful, free resources on this website.

You'll find answers to Frequently Asked Upright Bass Questions in the FAQs section; they're also linked to product pages where they apply.
Bob's Double Bass Links have been on the web since 1996, and include over 900 links to upright bass-oriented sites.
Our Luthier Directory provides contact information for bass makers and repairpersons all over the world, so you can find someone in your area to work on your bass.
Have a bass to sell? We also have FREE Upright Bass Classified Ads here on the website.

Finally, QUESTIONS are always welcome, whether you are buying stuff or not! We're all in the same boat, and if we don't know the answer ourselves, we'll try to point you in the right direction.

Changing of the Guard
We've been in selling upright gear on the web for 22 years now, and we've always been happy to be a small band of bass-playing friends, rather than aspiring to be "The Wal-Mart of Bass." I joined my Dad pretty early on, and we grew the business together for several years. When Bob decided it was time to retire, we went outside the family and brought Christopher on board, to replace me, so that I could focus my attention on learning the ropes and eventually replace him. I ultimately "bought Dad out" a little over five years ago, and we were back to two employees again, which seems to be our ideal balance.

In that way, I guess our situation is kind of like the Sith "rule of two" from Star Wars; we always eventually fall back to the master and the apprentice (though that is purely a business distinction, Christopher could definitely teach me more than a thing or two on actually playing the upright!)

So, I'm telling you all of this because Christopher has decided that the time has come for him to move on to pursue his music full-time; so Gollihur Music has brought on a new "apprentice." Luckily, no-one has to lose any limbs in a lightsaber duel; although I'm bummed to see him go, we'll let Chris walk out the door with our best wishes.

So, I wanted our longtime customers to be aware that you might hear a new voice on the end of your phone line, or read a unexpected name after the "Thanks!" note on your invoice or email signature. It's all good - Christopher is leaving on excellent terms, and leaves behind very big shoes to fill.

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NEW Half-size Gollihur Bass Bags are HERE!

For many years, we've fielded requests to make our great

Gollihur Upright Bass Bag in 1/2 size. We've finally been able to make it happen - you can now get the same bag in a smaller size for your half size bass. Available in black only, it features all the same design, padding, heavy-duty zippers, and other great features of our long-running, top-selling bass bag. IN STOCK NOW!

$100 OFF a new Doubleshot Combo Rig (Limited Time!)

Early adopters of the Acoustic Image DOUBLESHOT COMBO rigs get $100 off if ordered before September 1, 2019. Details are on the Doubleshot page.
Please note that the Doubleshot is a brand new product; once they start shipping, stock will be limited and often pre-sold, and we are suggesting that you pre-order ASAP in order to get one as quickly as possible.

Recently Added Products

Acoustic Image DoubleShot Speaker Cabinet (and combos)

Acoustic Image never stops innovating. Building on the massive success of their tiny UpShot speaker cabinet, now we get the DoubleShot. It HAS to be the all-time smallest and lightest 2x10 cabinet (with 5" mid/high front driver!) ever made, at 11" x 12" x 12" and only 15 lbs! It's kind of unreal - a legit bass cabinet at this size... and yet, here it is.
• 600w • 4ohms • 12" side diameter, 11" wide • 15 lbs.

Pirastro Perpetual Upright Bass Strings

Pirastro's Perpetual strings, released in July of 2019, are a chromesteel/ropecore string that are designed to provide great clarity and punch for pizz playing, while offering excellent potential for arco too. With a much softer feel and flexibility when compared to similarly positioned strings, they are a new option that finds a perfect balance between the extremes.
Extended Strings Available: Low B String Available for this string

Low E String for extensions (to low C) Available for this string

Sets AND Single Strings are available (click through to order)

Bob's Rubber Endpin Cover for Kay and Engelhardt Basses

We've sourced the components for you, for Bob's special durable solution to replace the rubber tip on an Engelhardt or Kay bass with the 1/2" endpin.

Euphonic Audio iAMP Classic (1200) Musical Instrument Amplifier

The new iAMP Classic recreates the full-bodied sound that the iAmp800 made famous, and updates it with a lightweight monster power section. Enjoy the utmost in performance, versatility, and technology...

Eurosonic Black Tapewound Upright Bass Strings

We've long had the white Eurosonic strings, which are a favorite for pizzicato styles where a durable string with a gut-like vibe was needed. This black tapewound variant has a smaller diameter (the white tape strings are known to be a bit on the chubby side), with a dark sound and nice punchy tone. Currently available only in full sets, "light" gauge only.

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Recent Customer Feedback about Gollihur Music

Recent Customer Feedback:
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The Gollihurs are a class act. They are double bassists themselves, they test the gear they offer, if it’s not good quality they won’t sell it. You’ll find a wide variety of products at a range of price points on their website, everything for the beginner to the working pro at competitive prices. Best of all, their customer service is second to none. They go to great lengths to ensure that every customer is satisfied. You’ll also find a huge amount of free info and links to other bass related sites on their website. I’ve dealt with them regularly for a dozen years or more, and have never had a bad experience or sketchy product. Thanks Bob, Mark and Chris, you’ve earned my business, you will continue to be my first choice for bass related gear.
— Eric J (October 2016)

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