Marc S

Here is the BSX alongside a standard P bass. What I forgot to mention earlier, is a real boon - I can play this upright while sat in comfort on the sofa. It's just the right height with endpin retracted and the bottom of the body doesn't get in the way....

Included with this bass, was the bracket to fit to a stand (it will bolt onto a cymbal stand). But so far I'm finding I like the removable tummy-rest. It's quite comfortable, and you can angle it to your preference. With the endpin retracted, the bass will sit in a standard A-frame guitar stand. Also attached a photo of the controls. T, M & B knobs have a centre position too, which I'm sure will help.

They're not too heavy. It's about the same weight as my Ibanez Upswing - albeit the Upswing weight includes stand. Yes to the gigbag - they come supplied with one. They also break down like the Eminence - you can fit them in a golf case, for taking on aeroplanes. I had an Eminence, which was great- however, I think this feels more "solid" & sturdily built. Love the sound from it - practicing in the house, it really sounds like a full bodied upright. Really glad I bit the bullet on this 😀

It's a BSX (brand) Allegro model. They're only sold by Bass Direct, I think. This one was 2nd hand (they rarely come up).

I have searched for ages for a portable, EUB type upright that sounded and felt like an acoustic upright for ages. I've been round the houses, and had settled on my Ibanez Upswing.... although it doesn't sound that much like an acoustic upright, and didn't feel like one either. Interestingly though, I quite like the way it sounds, and band mates and punters alike have said the same... I've really enjoyed playing it, and it certainly has been portable. Funnily enough, I've always had questions, comments and compliments whenever I've gigged it. Last Friday, 6 or 7 people in the audience came to chat to me afterwards. But just the other day, this bass came up - and they don't turn up 2nd hand very often. So I took the trip and tried it. Straight away I could tell I was going to like it, and now, at last, I have a portable upright which sounds and feels like a true acoustic DB. The controls are good, and make the sounds from it really flexible - volume, treble, middle and bass. And I'm liking what I get at home through a small amp or headphones. Can't wait to put it through a big amp, at a venue. Unplugged, it's loud enough to practice along to a youtube video. My only decision now is whether to keep the Ibanez Upswing - because I've rather grown to like it.... doh!

Travellin' Man - The Dead South

Accidents will happen - Elvis Costello & The Attractions

I'm doing the same thing - doubling up with bass guitar and upright (usually my EUB these days). I had an "A-B BOX ABS-520" for a while. It's like other ABY pedals - but it has separate level contols for each input. Of course, EQ may be quite different for each instrument. However, it's tiny & lightweight, so may be OK for some scenarios. I recently bought an EBS Micro Bass pedal from this very forum. It's an ABY, but with a built-in pre-amp. This seems ideal - but there are lots of dials & buttons on it, and it'll take a wee while to get used to. (I keep setting the wrong EQ to the wrong channel - Doh!) My favourite solution though, was getting my MarkBass EVO1 head. It has 2 separate channels, with separate EQ controls, plus some pre-set amp tones, and I really like it. The only downside for me is that it lacks illumination on the control panel, and tweaking the controls on a dark stage can be challenging. This solution for me though, is my favourite. The EBS Micro Bass pedal is my reserve plan, or for when I'm travelling light, or without an amp.

Down in the tubestation at midnight - the Jam

Telephone girl - Eddie & The Hot Rods

Hanging on the telephone - Blondie

Walk like an Egyptian - Bangles

Definitely worth the wait and the effort. Stunning result, and like @pedI'm surprised the paint has checked so soon. Love that dark wood board, Oly White and red Tort place combo! Definitely a keeper

I don't use mine much anymore - since getting myself a Bose S1 battery powered mini PA. I considered selling the Micro Cube, but I also like the sound. It's got quite a range of input sounds & effects too, plus the built in drum machine. I've also used it to amplify CD's / MP3 files at a garden party, and it sounded great and much louder than expected. I hope they replace it with something similar. EDIT: I did some busking, where a guitarist plugged into the Micro Cube too - it did a damn good guitar sound.

Hold me now - Thompson Twins

Which compressor is it @JimmyN2? Always interested in improving the sound from my Upswing.