Here are some of my recommendations of places to get good deals on Upright Bass and Accessories. I have dealt with virtually every shop on earth over the years. These are places that I have first hand positive experiences with, so it’s not intended to be a comprehensive list, but a list of my personal recommendations.
I’m trying to keep the list as short as possible. Rather than making you go through hundreds of links to figure it out for yourself (I’ve already gone through pretty much every place over the years), it makes sense to just recommend places.
Keep in mind that these business are accustomed to shipping, so don’t let the location discourage you.
Upright Basses
- The String Emporium – Phoenix, AZ
- World of Strings – Long Beach, CA
- Cincinnati Bass Cellar – Cincinnati, OH
- Shank’s Strings – Elizabethtown, PA
- David Gage String Instruments – New York, NY
- Bass Violin Shop – Greensboro, NC
Upright Bass Strings
- The String Emporium – Phoenix, AZ
- Quinn Violins – Minneapolis, MN
- LNR Music – Online (Best source for Velvet brand strings)
Work and Adjustments on the Upright Bass
- The Bass Spa – Vancouver, Canada
- Bass Violin Shop – Greensboro, NC
- World of Strings – Long Beach, CA
Bow Rehair and Bow Repair
- Vita Dolce Violins – Los Angeles, CA
Acoustic Image Amplifiers
- Django Books – Seattle, WA
- Bass Central – Fern Park, FL
BassBalsereit Pickups
- Thomann Music – Germany
Innovative and Cool Bass Products
- K.C. Strings – Merriam, KS
Bows
- Prochownik Bows – Canada
Oak Rosin
- Gaston Brohan – Online
