Bunny Brunel sig EUB on eBay, currently $1,500. New ones are $4,500. It's a really good model and it sounds like a real upright, when most others sound just like a fretless bass. And a D block... and they sound great bowed.
But I don't particularly need one (I have a good "real" upright) or have too much extra cash lying around, but at that price... I just don't know what to do. What do you think? Buy? Pass? Is it a good deal?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/311572619157?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
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That would be hard to pass up, especially if you ever play any gigs where an upright would fit the material better than a bass guitar and don't want to haul the real thing. Just my 2 cents. Very nice bass!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71HvurkxiTE
I immediately wanted to know what was with the hair and glasses on that dude. I realised he was some sort of European,and it all made sense. ;D
The price seems right. I think it would be a "buy" scenario if you had use for it in a set mixed with bass guitar. If I were playing a full set with an upright Id rather lug the full acoustic around but if it were just a song or two I needed one for this would be ideal.
And for studio use I don't think I could ever see myself using one.
Arco doesn't sound that good to me. Pass.
I'm almost tempted myself, but I'm not playing enough to justify it since my band went into hiatus.
I really miss the King white plywood bass I sold in '97...would love to have another upright or semi-upright.