Win Big for a Cause: Bass Upfront’s Charity Raffle Supports Musicians

Here’s a chance to start your new year off right.

The online bass community Bass Upfront has reached 25,000 members. To celebrate, they’ve announced the 25,000 Member Milestone Charity Raffle, which features some outstanding prize packages.

Even better, every dollar from the raffle will go to Musicares.org, which supports musicians. “MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need… treating each case with integrity and confidentiality,” their website explains.

For the full scoop and details of the raffle, we’ll turn it over to Bass Upfront founder David Sutkin:

“What started as an idea for a like-minded, respectful, global bass community just 2.5 years ago has grown into an incredibly vibrant group of over 25,000 passionate bass enthusiasts! None of us saw this coming but, in hindsight, it’s now obvious there was clearly a demand for such an online gathering place.

Bass Upfront isn’t just your random musician’s Facebook Page. It’s a haven for bass players, luthiers, amp and cab builders, and accessory creators. It’s a place where mutual respect and communal love for the low end seamlessly come together. The conversations range from insightful and educational to joyful, humorous, and heartfelt. The Bass Upfront community is 100% non-judgmental. We have as many worldwide renowned players, builders, and subject matter experts in our community as we do members who just picked up the instrument for the first time.

Whether you’re rocking a budget-friendly Harley Benton or a custom Ritter masterpiece, whether you’re just jamming at home or headlining stadium tours, you’re just as important to our community as anyone else.

To celebrate our 25,000 Member Milestone, we’re giving back once again! This charity raffle will help our fellow brother and sister musicians who need a helping hand. Every dollar raised goes directly to Musicares.org—an organization that has supported countless musicians in tough times. Many of us know firsthand how life can take an unexpected turn. We hope the money collected here, will help those in need. The world needs more kindness, and the bass player community will comes through.””

How It Works:

To participate, if not already a member of Bass Upfront, join our Facebook community. (joining is free!).

• Raffle tickets are $20 each, with no limit to how many you can purchase.
• Raffle tickets will be sold via PayPal for convenience and security.
• Ticket sales will begin Thursday, Jan 9th, 2025, at 8:00 AM EST and will close on Saturday, January 18th, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST.
• You must be a member of the Bass Upfront Facebook community to enter the charity raffle.
• The drawing will be held LIVE on the “Bass Upfront” Facebook page on Sunday, January 19th, 2025, at 4pm EST.
• For updates on the charity raffle and to ensure your tickets have been entered, please check the “25,000 CHARITY RAFFLE POST” pinned to the top of the Bass Upfront page.
• When sending a PayPal payment, make sure to include the name you use for your Facebook account for efficient record-keeping.
• PayPal payments are to be made via Friends and Family to @davidsutkin.
• All proceeds from each raffle ticket sold (less shipping costs) will be donated to Musicares.org charity, and a receipt will be shared on Bass Upfront for full transparency.

Prizes

1st Place Winner:

1. Brand New Dingwall “Celestial Blue” NG3 5-string Bass, personally signed by Sheldon Dingwall
2. Gecko Bass Upfront Embossed Leather Strap/li>
3. Brand new Darkglass DFZ Pedal
4. 1 New Custom-Made XBass Cables
5. 1 new set of Dogal brand “Jonas Hellborg” strings and a 1 set of Dogal “Vintage Nickel” roundwounds

2nd Place Winner:

1. Brand new New Maruszczyk “Bass Upfront” Frog Bass, personally signed by Adrian Maruszczyk
2. Gecko Bass Upfront Embossed Leather Strap
3. Brand new (Blackface) Eich T1000 Head
4. Brand new Schroeder 112PL Bass Cabinet (800 Watts RMS), personally signed by Jorg Schroeder
5. Pitbull String Sets
6. A new 6’ Speakon Cable
7. Two New Custom-Made XBass Cables
8. 1 new set of Dogal “Jonas Hellborg” strings and 1 set of Dogal “Vintage Nickel” roundwounds

3rd Place Winner:

1. A brand new new Alpher Piccolo Bass
2. Gecko Bass Upfront Embossed Leather Strap
3. Brand new Orange “Bass Butler” Pedal
4. Genelec Studio Monitors and Subwoofer
5. Guitar Wall Hangers
6. 1 new set of Dogal Brand “Jonas Hellborg” strings and a 1 set of Dogal “Vintage Nickel” roundwounds

4th Place Winner:

1. Brand new New Kammerer Bass with Two Necks (One Fretted and one Fretless)
2. Two Packs of Overwater Strings
3. A brand new “Bass Back beat”
4. A brand new Mozztronics “CO2” Compressor Pedal
5. 1 new set of Dogal brand “Jonas Hellborg” strings and a 1 set of Dogal “Vintage Nickel” roundwounds

Sutkin adds, “This is our fourth charity raffle since the inception of Bass Upfront, and thanks to the generosity of our community, each one has made a meaningful impact to someone’s life. This time, we’re aiming even higher and to help even more musicians and put some KILLER gear into our members hands in exchange! Thank you for being part of our journey. Let’s make a difference together and show the world what the Bass Upfront community can do!

“While some of the donated items came from the BU admins, we would also like to gratefully thank the builders who generously came through with donations of their own to make this event so special, Thank you to each and all of you:

• Sheldon Dingwall – Dingwall basses
• John Kammerer – Kammerer Basses
• Chris Alpher Dobson – Alpher basses
• Andrew Macdonald – Mozztronics effects
• Jorg Schroeder – Schroeder cabs
• Dave Lowe – Xbass Cables
• Andrea lavelli – Dogal Strings
• Martin Lee and Chris Simms – Overwater basses
• Ulas Engin – Pitbull strings
• John Jarmiskiewizc – Gecko straps

“Let’s raffle for a cause!”