[Monsum]

I've decided to get myself an acoustic bass guitar and I'm looking for some recommendations. Price range is up to £700 or $1000.
I'd like it have a pickup, it needs to be fretted and sound as close to an upright bass as possible.

I'm considering Taylor GS-mini bass but from what I read about it, it uses propriety D'Addario strings and if the guitar is discontinued it will be hard to get strings which will work on it.
The other one is Guild Jumbo Junior Bass which is a new product but maybe there are people who had a chance to try it out.
It doesn't need to be a short scale guitar but as a guitar player I'd prefer one which is easy to play.