Almost every player will eventually use the items in this short list. We include an entry level bass, bow, performance accessories, rosin, strings, method books, etc. The most important thing for you to know is:
Lemur Music has telephone support staff six days a week. We fully support all our products and services with a knowledgeable, friendly Customer Service Staff who can't wait to answer ANY Question you have about playing your bass. Y'all call us... 800-246-BASS (2277)
Laminated "Choice" Basses from Lemur Music are built from top quality materials using traditional construction methods. We choose the best laminated bass, then make our professional "setup" (a $700 value) on each instrument to customize it for Your preferences in playing style, string choice, and action height. Lemur specializes in setup for Bass Newbies, so give us a call. We welcome all your questions about getting started.
Los Rios Package Includes:
Professionally Setup Bass
Lemur Logo Padded Gig Bag ($189 value),
Prelude Strings ($89 value)
Fractional Size Brazilwood or Carbon Fiber French Bow ($129 value). You can choose German model, too.
Pop's Rosin ($9 value),
Plus a $25 Lemur Music Welcome Gift Certificate to get you started out right!
Lemur offers this bass in fractional sizes -- 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8. Click thru to choose your best size and to Check Availability. Please call if we are out of stock 800-246-2277.
Revised by Fred Zimmermann and Edited by Lucas Drew. This 1984 edition of the highly acclaimed method features extensive editorial notes by Lucas Drew, in both English and Japanese. An indispensable resource for students of the bass.
This series makes excellent use of well-known folk songs. It uses first through fourth position, and extensive use of tunes with larger intervals such as fourths and fifths, to present a comprehensive method which captures the interest of students of all ages
This is a compendium of scales, arpeggios and bowing variations for the improvement of technical dexterity on the string bass. It can be used as handbook, manual or constant reference and as source of materials for daily practice and exercise.
Don Hermanns' ARC has been the "go-to" ear training, intonation skills building course for more than 15 years. This Course Develops Intonation Skills in all 12 Keys and all related Minors. Includes Scales & Arpeggios, accurate timing, and a true pitch piano accompaniement. Beginners will appreciate working on shifting, rhythm, and reading skills. Intermediate players will appreciate building skills that truly help ensemble play. Please click on title above to learn more....
Bass Dampit Humidifier. Soak the flexible rubber tube in water and wring it out by hand. Then hang the damp tube inside the F-hole by its rubber washer. Don't let it drip! Also works well for Cello. Protect your instrument from the dangers of Low Humidity by using a (well wrung out) dampit inside your bass gig bag. Remember: No dripping allowed by decree of Mrs. Lemur.
Contains: one 4-oz cleaner, one 4-oz. polish, and two (non-abrasive) polishing cloths. The Kit is a care package for all string instruments & bows. The cleaner removes stubborn dirt and rosin build up without disturbing the varnish. It contains a preservative oil which is excellent for ebony and rosewood finger boards. It helps blend minor scratches with the original finish. The Polish restores the natural luster of fine finishes.
Large comb shaped rubber mute fits over double bass bridge. Great for apartment dwelling bassists, those with sleeping children, or cranky neighbors. This thing really dampens sound.
Set of 4 Bass Strings both Arco and Pizzicato Play -- Tunes to G-D-A- E Helicore HYBRID 3/4 size. String Playing Length = 41 3/4 inches or 1060 mm.
All D'Addario strings are manufactured to the specific scale length for each size. This is important because the strings will provide the best bow response and tension at the given pitch. It will also assist in the longevity of the string life.
Sold in sets, as well as singles. Use Drop Down Menu to choose Single Strings.
Pop's Bass Rosin is our best selling bass rosin. We buy Pop's Rosin in small lots and we buy it frequently, so you get nice fresh rosin every time. That's especailly important with the softer, stickier rosins like Pop's.
Kolstein Bass Rosin is labeled as a All Weather rosin due to the Medium hardness, lack of stickiness, and low dust production as the rosin dries. Use Kolstein Cleaner to remove excess rosin from the instrument. Click thru to learn more...
Model: French Mark: LEMUR MUSIC Stick: Round brazilwood, with a large, well defined head. Frog: Ebony with fully lined abalone slide and double eye, divided barrel button with abalone end dot. Mounting: Black and silver silk thread winding with leather grip. Approximate weight range: 138-140 grams, 72 cm overall length. Available in Fractional Sizes: 1/8 size, 1/4 size, 1/2 size, & 4/4 size. Note: 3/4 size and 4/4 size are so close we have chosen the 4/4 size as our "standard size" for these Brazilwood Bass Bows
Model: German Maker: Made for Lemur Music Mark: None Stick: Round brazilwood, with the traditional, smaller sized head Frog: Ebony with abalone slide and eye, ebony button Mounting: Leather grip, no wire. Approximate weight range: 136-140 grams, 72cm long. Comment: The workmanship just amazes us here in our shop. Many of the sticks are strong, and produce a mellow, warm tone. Bravo to this third-generation Bowmaking family!
Carbon Fiber Bows are usually considered an upgrade from Fiberglass Bows because the carbon fiber material can be manufactured to perform more like a wooden stick. We can better control where flexibility is needed --along the curve of the stick- using the components that make Carbon Fiber. Balance, too, can be better controlled by altering the weight of the material along the length of the stick, especially near the tip. Lemur's Carbon Fiber Bass Bows use good quality, well-fitted ebony frogs, Mongolian horsehair, and exhibit carefully executed moldings of the stick. Silk thread windings and nickel silver mountings complete the bows. We offer them in three sizes from 1/4 to 4/4. Click on the title above to order from the drop-down size matrix.
These Entry Level Lemur Carbon Fiber Bass Bows have the same specifications as the French model shown above, but are GERMAN MODEL. Please click on the title above to order from the drop-down size matrix.
Bass Bow Case in the Simple Style fits either one French or one German Bass Bow. Nylon Canvas covered wooden box, zipper closure, shoulder strap, rosin pocket, black on the outside, red on the inside. Slim line, fits in bow pocket of most padded gig bags. Small and lightweight weighs only 1.25 lbs without your bow.
This simple, light-weight ONYX Bass Wheel is fabricated from all stainless steel and polished to a beautiful, long-lasting shine. The 6" tire is made from resilient foam rubber with a tough outer skin designed to cushion the ride of your bass. Weight 1.2 lbs. Made exclusively in the USA for Lemur Music by ONYX Musical Products.
The Bass Wheel Shank fits into the removeable endpin rod socket. Available in Six Sizes.
A1150 - 5/16" or 8mm - Similar size as a yellow #2 pencil. A1152 - 3/8" or 10mm - Fits Goetz style endpins. A1153 - 5/8" - usually fits hollow tube endpins. A1154 - ½" is unusal, but if you need one we have it. A1155 - 9/16" for the really large Chinese endpins.
Interchangeable Replacement shanks are used to convert your ONYX Bass Wheel to fit any bass with a removable endpin rod. Shanks are made of stainless steel, polished to a fine smooth surface. One side is shaved to make a tight fit with the set screw that locks the wheel in place. Comes with replacement nut. Six Sizes available. Click on title above to access size chart page 2.
A1150 - 5/16" or 8mm - Similar size as a yellow #2 pencil. A1152 - 3/8" or 10mm - Fits Goetz style endpins. A1153 - 5/8" - usually fits hollow tube endpins. A1154 - ½" is unusal, but if you need one we have it. A1155 - 9/16" for the really large Chinese endpins.
Underwood Bass Pickup, is the original and still most popular bass transducer. It's the most simple to install, fitting neatly under the wings of most bass bridges. Underwood is best known for its clear reproduction of bass fundamental tones. The female 1/4" phone jack mounts with ease near the tailpiece for a nice neat & tidy look. These pickups are almost indestructible - they last for years! Please, Click thru to page two for much more information.
Handmade in Germany, these brazilwood bows are very nicely crafted in the studio of well-known maker Otto Durrschmidt. If you do not have the budget for a pernambuco bass stick, please consider the design and playing quality of these brazilwood bows to be comparable. These bows will perform remarkably similar to pernambuco, but with a more mellow sound. Click on the title above to learn more about this very good quality French model bass bow.
Handmade in Germany, these brazilwood bows are very nicely crafted in the studio of well-known maker Otto Durrschmidt. If you do not have the budget for a pernambuco bass stick, please consider the design and playing quality of these brazilwood bows to be comparable. These bows will perform remarkably similar to pernambuco, but with a more mellow sound. Please note these French Model Bass Bows are styled in the slightly longer model preferred by German Bow Makers. Click on the title above to learn more about this very good quality French model bass bow.
Anton Schuster is a well-known maker’s name.Over the years, Lemur has sold dozens and dozens of these great German/Czech made basses.They are so easily recognizable with standard gamba form proportions, exterior linings, and lovely old varnish work.While many Schuster basses are carved, this small beauty is a nicely made 1/2 size hybrid bass. It's perfect for anyone who would like a carved top sound with a hybrid price. The bass is in really nice shape, too. 69” overall height, great size for a smaller player, or anyone who would like to carry less bass around.The sound is full, round, and a bit punchy.Nice. Please click on title above to see more pictures.
Oh my goodness! What a great playin' upright bass. This Rockabilly Bass beauty has classic gamba form with a high-gloss black finish. White trim on edges, f-holes, back-stripe, and tailpiece complete the "Tuxedo" effect. Kolstein black bridge adjusters, and Heritage Bass Strings. We have two in stock and are ready to deal! Being sold As Is, please inquire about Custom Setup if desired.
Prelude Bass strings are crafted with a special stranded steel core designed to provide optimum playability for developing/beginning bassists. They have good bow response and a clear, warm tone that is even from string to string and blends well with the rest of the orchestra. These entry level strings have the hi-quality you expect from all the D'Addario strings. D'Addario challenges other school or student strings with their impressive Prelude line. Made in USA. Available in Fractional Sizes, too! R-U Looking to upgrade your strings? Check out Helicore Bass, also by D'Addario. Helicore comes in Arco, Pizzicato, Hybrid, and Solo Tuning Sets.
