Hi Sandra,

Before you make up your mind, try out an electric upright. After playing the guitar for nearly 40 years, I decided I wanted to play the bass as well and went and bought an acoustic upright, approx full scale (42.5"), 3/4 size it's a bit of a mismatch but I love it. After a couple of weeks of practicing, the positions were easily visualized just by thinking about the guitar in an upright position and referencing the Internet for correct left and right hand techniques. The stretches involved with the left hand were accomplished without too much difficulty.

Add to that the fact that a lot of modern upright electrics are short scale (35-37") and it shouldn't be too difficult a transition. They have no acoustic volume but the amplified sound and sheer fun of playing I think, are far superior.

See if you can get your hands on one for a few hours and try it out.

Steve

BIAB 2019