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Stand Up Guy Basses
Upright/Contra/Double Bass sales and service in Toronto and the GTA
Accessories
(pickups, strings, bows, rosin, bass bags, and more!)
Bass Pickups
David Gage Lifeline Pickups This is a newer pickup by David Gage that fits in the bridge adjuster wheel space. They have received excellent reviews!
Currently available: NEW Realist Lifeline pickups, priced at $309.95.
David Gage Realist Pickups are a current popular choice with many bassists because of their even and warm sound. They work using a copper foil element that goes under the bridge foot.
Currently available: NEW realist pickups, priced at $279.95
Fishman Full Circle Pickups deliver a natural sound with a nice mix of body and string. The wheel that contains the pickup can be adjusted for some tonal flexibility.
Currently available in 1/4", 5/16" or 6 mm sizes. Priced, installed, at $329.95
Underwood Pickups The classic, a popular choice among upright bassists for decades. They're quickly attached and removed as long as you have the correct spacing in the "wings" of your bridge.
Currently available: Out of Stock
Fishman BP100 Pickup. An excellent starter pickup. Dual element piezo design that easily clips to your bridge, making it easy to install and remove.
Currently available: Out of Stock
Strings
We have a good selection of new upright bass strings available. Currently in-stock strings include:
Pirastro - Perpetual and Flexocor
Thomastik - Spirocore, Belcanto, and Dominant
D'Addario - Helicore (Orchestral and Hybrid), Zyex
Kaplan, and Prelude.
Innovation - Silver Slaps
Call or email for prices.
Note: Strings that are not stocked can be ordered, and are usually available within a few days.
Note, installation of strings is extra: It takes about one half-hour of labour to install bass strings.
If you purchase strings from Stand Up Guy, we will install them for $20. Installation of strings supplied by customer: $35
Bows
A good selection of student level bows are available. French and German grip, in your choice of Brazilwood or Carbon Fibre.
Priced from $149.95
Bass Rosin
Four choices currently:
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Pop's Bass Rosin - $21.95
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Nyman Rosin - $17.95
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Carlsson - $17.95
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Kolstein Ultra Bass Rosin - $19.95
Bass Bags
Presto Bass Bag by Eastman.
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Excellent quality bag, with handles in all the right places.
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Includes bow, rosin, and sheet music pockets
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Priced at $274.95
Available in 3/4 and 4/4 sizes
Shen 3/4 upright bass bag.
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A good quality bag, with medium-thick padding
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Includes bow pocket and rosin pockets, sheet music pocket
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Limited stock, priced at $199.95
Christopher 5/8 upright bass bag.
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Decent quality economy bag, with medium-thick padding
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Includes bow pocket and rosin pockets, sheet music pocket
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Available in black or blue
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One left, clearance price of $149.95!
Replacement Endpins
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Four varieties currently available, ranging from $89.95 through $249.95. Installation available (charged at shop rate).
New! Begin Pin Carbon Fibre Endpin
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Made from ebony, carbon fibre, T6 aluminum and brass
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Smooth-action alloy clamp ensures non-slip operation
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Textured carbon fibre rod holds securely every time
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Threaded rubber ball removes for optional spike end
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Introductory Priced at $249.95
Wolf Super Endpin
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Fits over the endpin tip of your instrument
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Special rubber composition provides a good grip on almost any surface.
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Easy on and easy off
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Small, compact and easy to store
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Priced at $29.95
Deluxe Endpin Replacement tips
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Standard 10mm size screw tip
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Large, 2" round rubber design for better grip
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Easy on and easy off
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Priced at $24.95
NEW! Glasser Bow Quiver
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Keeps your bow handy while playing
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Made of leather and synthetic leather
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Ties onto bass tailpiece
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Priced at $54.95