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Seller: Keith Wymer, Portland, Oregon
Telephone: 503-260-7325
Email: doulbebassman85@aol.com
Asking Price: $37,500 U.S.
Size: 7/8
Date Made: c.1830
Papers: No
Maker / Nationality: Abraham Prescott
String Length: 42 inches
String Setup: Low C extension
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
Shape: Flat back
Additional Description: Beautiful double bass labeled Abraham Prescott, c. 1830. A top quality orchestral instrument that is very playable in all registers, with a great response and a dark, rich tone. Has a Robertson & Sons C-extension, Sloane tuners, adjustable bridge and a hole drilled for laborie endpin. Bass is in great shape and was recently checked out at the Cincinnati Bass Cellar. Instrument is located in Blooming, Indiana.
CODE: 011113
Seller: Brian Perry, Fort Worth
Phone: 817-565-0187
Email:
Asking Price: $50,000
Size: 7/8
Date Made: c.1830
Papers: Yes
String Length: 42 inches
Maker / Nationality: American, Prescott School, possibly Tewksbury
Performing Capacity: Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: Low C Extension
Shape: Flat Back
Additional Description: Beautiful Example of American Prescott School. Busetto lower corners with narrower upper gamba corners. Played in professional orchestra since 2006 and used in major auditions including the finals in Boston and Cleveland. Deep, organ-like quality with a distinct clarity in tone unmatched by many other American basses. Exceptional instrument for section playing. Could also make a great jazz instrument with appropriate set-up. Includes: Robertson's Chromatic low-C extension, inlaid fingerboard dots, and custom reproduction french tuning machines. Recent appraisal by David Gage. Easily one of the best American basses to come available in a long time. Located in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. If interested I can also be reached at 817-565-0187.
CODE: 011413
Seller: David Stone, Huntington Beach, CA
Phone: 714-960-9486
Email:
Asking Price: $30,000.00
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 1948
Papers: No
String Length: 42.5
Maker / Nationality: Paul Toenniges
Performing Capacity: Orchestral, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin Corners
Additional Description: This is bass #38 of the basses made by Paul Toenniges. The varnish is dark brown and it has a round back. The condition of the bass is very good and it was once owned by Harold Brown and Don Bagley.
CODE: 011813
Seller: Yosef Israel, Urbana, IL
Phone: 773-255-3224
Email:
Asking Price: $2,800
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1963
Papers: No
String Length: 41.5 inches
Maker / Nationality: Hofner / German
Performing Capacity: Orchestral, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Additional Description: Beautiful German-made 1963 Hofner 3/4 acoustic bass. Plays very easily. No flaws. Recently set up with adjustible bridge and soundpost adjustment. No chips on any edge. Like new condition. Before you get that Kay, you should check this one out. Ebony fingerboard. Laminate bass with original laquer finish. Call 773-255-3224.
CODE: 122511
Seller: Kieran Hanlon, Canandaigua, NY 14424 US
Phone: (585) 733-4175
Email:
Asking Price: $6,200
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 2009
Papers: Yes
String Length: 42 inches
Maker / Nationality: Samuel Shen / China
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: Low C Extension
Shape: Gamba Corners
Additional Description: A fantastic value instrument. Has been played in high level classical and jazz settings across America including an entire season with The National Repertory Orchestra in Breckenridge, Colorado, and was used in winning a position as co-principal of The University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra. Most people without knowing the maker guess it is a $17,000-$22,000 instrument.
CODE: 080212
Seller: Jeff Greene, Chicago, IL
Phone: 773-281-4628
Email:
Asking Price: $400
Additional Description: AMT Acoustic Bass Microphone in mint condition. Only used on a few gigs. Serial Number and hardshell case included. Sales price includes shipping.
CODE: 11/18/2012
Seller: Jeffrey Turner, Gibsonia, PA
Phone: 412-818-3720
Fax: 412-818-3720
Email:
Asking Price: $1,200
Additional Description: Kolstein Bass Trunk from 1990s. I just purchased a "neck off" trunk and don't need this one any more.
CODE: 040413
Seller: Adam Anello, St. Louis, MO
Phone: 305-301-5705
Email:
Asking Price: $39,000 U.S.
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 1870
Papers: Yes
String Length: 41.5 inches
Maker / Nationality: Bernadel Gand Shop, France
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: Low C Extension
Shape: Violin Corners, Flat Back
Additional Description: Top is wide vertical-grained spruce, the sides and back are slight figured maple. This bass has a great low register, but is also very easy to get around for solos. It is in excellent condition, and has recently been set up by Robertson's violin shop (new bridge, tailpiece, and sound post).
CODE: 112011
Seller: David Pawlowski, Merritt Island, Florida
Phone: 321-698-0785
Email:
Asking Price: $37,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1880
Papers: No
String Length: 41 inches
Maker / Nationality: Bernardel
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral
String Setup: Low C Extension
Shape: Violin Corners, Flat Back
Additional Description: Deep red, maple back / ribs. From the estate of Barbara (Becky) Roberts, who used this bass while performing with Atlanta Opera, Columbus, GA Symphony, and Birmingham Symphony.
CODE: 090212
Seller: Andre Leveille, Lévis, QC Canada
Phone: (418) 833-6737
Email:
Asking Price: $15,000 (Canadian)
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 2010
Papers: Yes
String Length: 41.5 inches
Maker / Nationality: Italian
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: Low C Extension
Shape: Violin Corners, Carved Back
Additional Description: Amazing Italian double bass made by Luciano Golia in perfect condition. Back and the ribs are made of Italian poplar. The harmonic table is made with spruce. It has an ebony fingerboard and bridge with adjusters. Upper bout is 18 inches, very easy to play in the upper register, and with the size of the lower bout (28 inches), the bass has a lot of bottom. Laborie endpin allows a better projection of the sound. It has also a C extension made by Mr. Mario Lamarre. Great for orchestra and solo.
CODE: N/A
Seller: David Kahn, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Phone: 917-447-1604
Email:
Asking Price: $33,500 U.S.
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1967
Papers: Yes
String Length: 41.25 inches
Maker / Nationality: Italian
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: Low C Extension
Shape: Violin Corners
Additional Description: Beautiful 3/4 bass made in Turin in the wonderful Italian tradition. One of Agostinelli's last instruments, and possibly his only bass, as I have never seen or heard of another. Spruce top and beautiful flamed maple on the back and ribs. Violin corners. Orange-brown varnish. New fingerboard, full chromatic extension by Mike Shank, and machines from KC strings, all as of 2008. Health of the instrument is near-perfect. No cracks on the top or back, ever. No neck problems. Two small cracks on the top right rib, growing less than 1 inch per year. Could use a simple linen repair, otherwise, perfect condition. From its first appraisal in 2004, "The bass is 73 ¾ inches in length over all. The tables are 44 inches tall. The upper bout is 26 ¼ inches, the C bout is 15 ¼ inches and the lower bout is 26 ¼ inches. The ribs are between 6 ¾ to 7 7/8 inches deep. The measure is 41 (ish) inches. Extremely easy to play with sloped shoulders and great availability of the upper register. Clear tone with a high quality of sound and sweet upper register. Blends well, versatile. Bought as an undergrad at Juilliard and played through my master's and four years professionally since. Won several professional orchestral auditions with it and recently played it in the finals of the Alabama Principal audition. Great professional or high quality student instrument. Could make a great instrument for a jazz player. Available to view in the Cleveland area, I will not ship it at this time or travel far to show it. Will be at a shop in Cincinnati after the middle of July, until then, please contact me with any questions. More pics available by email.
CODE: 073112
Seller: Andrew Trombley, New York, NY
Phone: 845-807-6016
Email:
Asking Price: $2,600
Maker / Nationality: Thomas Dignan
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber
Additional Description: This French bow is made by Thomas Dignan who is based in Boston, MA has a very rich and full sound that would be suitable to any style of music one might play. The bow has a beautiful red/orange finish along with a pearl eye button and a shell slide. This bow was based on recommendations from members of the New York Philharmonic, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. The weight of the bow is 152 grams and the length from frog to tip is 26 inches. I will include a free single bow case for French bows.
CODE: 110611
Posted: 06/21/2011
Seller: Colin Corner, Rochester, NY
Phone: 585-771-7770
Email:
Asking Price: $10,000
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 1900
Papers: Yes
String Length: 42.5 inches
Maker / Nationality: German
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestra, Jazz, Chamber
String Setup: Low C Extension
Shape: Flat Back
Additional Description: Beautiful German bass, ca. 1900, unknown maker. Lots of old world charm and a nice old bass sound. Especially killer for jazz! Small 7/8ths large 3/4ths size. Currently appraised by the Cincinnati Bass Cellar (where it was purchased) for $11,000.
CODE: 022212
Posted: 06/16/2011
Seller: Carlos Henriquez, West Orange, NJ
Phone: 917-279-8964
Email:
Asking Price: $35,000
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 1890
Papers: No
String Length: 42 inches
Maker / Nationality: Jerome Thibouville-Lamy
Performing Capacity: Orchestral, jazz, classical
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Gamba Corners
Additional Description: 1890 French Lamy bass is fully loaded with nothing wrong. It has gotten the best treatment by Jed Kreigal, everything checked and or upgraded. Re-graduated top and a new neck graft. Nearly perfect conditions and varnish is all original. I have had the honor to play this bass with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Neck is close to a D neck. Can send a Youtube clip of me playing this bass on the Late Night Show with Letterman, hear what it sounds like unamped. YouTube - Willie Nelson, Norah Jones & Wynton Marsalis Live.
CODE: 052812
Posted: 05/29/2011
Seller: Evan Runyon, West Hartford, CT
Phone: 520-250-6191
Email:
Asking Price: $16,500
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 2004
Papers: Yes
String Length: 41.5 inches
Maker / Nationality: Emanuel Wilfer, Germany Performing
Capacity: Orchestral, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Gamba Corners, Carved Back
Additional Description: Purchased from Lemur Music (CA) in 2005 and recently set up with brand new adjustable bridge by Arnold Schnitzer (NY). Previously drilled for a Laborie-style endpin. Unusually deep ribs give a large jazz sound and could also be well utilized in an orchestra.
CODE: 083011
Posted: 05/27/2011
Seller: Harish Kumar, Los Angeles
Phone: 609-658-4485
Email:
Asking Price: $6,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 2002
Papers: Yes
String Length: 41.25 inches
Maker / Nationality: USA, Kolstein Liandro DiVacenza
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin corners, carved back
Additional Description: Kolstein Bass Made in 2002, Set Up work done by Mario Lamarre in 2008 (Bridge, Tailpiece, New Soundpost). Great bass for a young student, I had this bass in high school and through college. It is a small bass, very similar to a Quenoil model but slightly deeper. It is currently located in Los Angeles, but I can bring it up to the convention in San Francisco if there is interest. Price is negotiable.
CODE: 050312
Posted: 05/21/2011
Seller: Robin Ruscio, Denver, Colorado
Phone: (303) 885-8677
Fax: (303) 885-8677
Email:
Asking Price: $35,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1904
Papers: No
String Length: 42 inch
Maker / Nationality: English
Performing Capacity: Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin Corners
Additional Description: Double bass labeled Hawkes Concert Model, Picadilly Circus, London. Faded pencil marking seems to indicate 1904. Classic English design and sound. In excellent condition for its age. Minimal cracking and repair work, recently retouched and inspected by Bob Ross (Ross double bass) and also recently inspected by Aaron Robertson, found to be in great of shape, perhaps one of the best Hawkes he's seen. Perfect quarter sawn cuts. Maple sides and back, spruce top. Stored in humidity controlled studio. Neck was reset by Robertson's and has an extended overstand to facilitate easier thumb playing (several thousands to have this done). Fingerboard was excellently planed in 2004 and is buzz free with low action, even while playing pizz. Purchased from Robertson's Violins in 2002 and was previously owned by a classmate of Aaron Robertson's at the Curtis institute. Used for professional jazz, orchestral playing, and Broadway shows, excellent at all. Large, dark and resonant tone. Audio clips available if you're interested. Includes a custom-made $450 Mooradian deluxe red gig bag, zippers and bag refurbished in 2009 by Mooradian. I will be at the 2011 ISB convention in San Francisco June 6-8. Dimensions taken by Bob Ross: String length 42' Lower bout: 25.875' ( 657mm) c bout: 15.5' (394mm) upper bout 21.75' (552mm) rib depth till break 8.5' (216mm), then narrowing to 6' (152mm) at neck. From the bottom of the neck block to the the bottom of the saddle is 43.25' (1099mm). The length of the back from the bottom to the top of the button 44.75' (1137mm).
CODE: 110811
Posted: 05/17/2011
Seller: Robert McIntosh, Cambridge, NY
Phone: 518-677-3151
Email: mcinbass@aol.com
Asking Price: $120,000
Date Made: c.1790
Papers: No
String Length: 39 9/16 inches, 100.5 cm.
Maker/Nationality: Italian
Performing Capacity: Solo, Chamber
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin Corners, Carved Back
Additional Description: A small, delicate bass with a tremendous sound! See more photos and descriptions here.
CODE: 061813
Seller: Lou Harlas, Dallas, Texas
Phone: 214-265-8449 Ext:
Email: lrhbass1@aol.com
Asking Price: $39,999
Size: 4/4
Date Made: c.1830
Papers: No
String Length: 43 inches
Maker/Nationality: Prescott, American
Performing Capacity: Orchestral
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Gamba Corners
Additional Description: Very healthy and big Prescott. Upper bout 22.2 inches, center 15 inches, lower 28.3 inches. Big sound, great orchestra bass. Authentic, Prescott label inside of instrument. I have owned this bass since 1982.
CODE: 022211
Seller: Shawn Alger, Baltimore, MD
Phone: (530) 908-3976
Email: salger1@jhmi.edu
Asking Price: $4,000
Date Made: 2000
Maker/Nationality: Bernd Dolling Gold
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral
Additional Description: German Style bow with octagonal stick. Pulls a beautiful dark tone, one of the best sounding bows I've ever played. Unsure of the exact weight, but it is on the heavy side. Can provide more photos if desired and am happy to answer any questions to the best of my ability.
CODE: 091711
Seller: Michael Griffin, Fairport, NY
Phone: 585/425-1803
Email: mikegriffin.bass@gmail.com
Asking Price: $3,500 U.S.
Maker/Nationality: L. Morizot
Additional Description: Bow in excellent condition. Non-original frog, but nice ebony/silver/mother of pearl eye. 151 grams. Warm, clear tone, speedy articulation. Stick length 26.5 inches (67.6 cm), hair length 56.4 cm.
CODE: 110211
Seller: Michael Griffin, Fairport, NY
Phone: 585/425-1803
Email: mikegriffin.bass@gmail.com
Asking Price: $28,000 U.S.
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 2005
Papers: Yes
String Length: 42.25 inches (107.3cm)
Maker / Nationality: Michael Griffin, USA
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz String Setup: Low C Extension
Other: upper bout 21.5 inches, lower bout 28 inches, ribs 7.5-9 1/8 inches
Shape: Violin corners, flat back
Additional Description: Big bass with principal's sound, easy to play in all registers, clear singing tone across strings in thumb position. Very even, thunderous orchestral tone, an eye pleaser!
CODE: 110211
Seller: Asli Yetisener, Iowa City, IA
Telephone: 319/594-1350
Email: asli.yetisener@gmail.com
Asking price: $10,000
Size: ¾
Date made: 2005
Papers: Yes
Maker/nationality: Oguz Demir/Turkey
Performing capacity: Solo, orchestra, chamber
String setup: 4-string
Shape: Gamba corners, very good condition. Maker influenced by French "Millant" double basses played in Istanbul Conservatory. To view a slideshow of the instrument, click here.
CODE: N/A
Seller: Christian Kollgaard, Glendale, CA
Phone: 818-249-9078
Email: ckollgaard@aol.com
Asking Price: $42,000.00
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 1805
Papers: No
String Length: 42.5 inches
Maker / Nationality: German
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Gamba Corners, Carved Back
Additional Description: Fine old instrument of high quality, estimated to be over 200 years old and probably of German make. Beautiful curved back, in excellent condition. Used professionally for the past 25 years in the Pacific Symphony, Los Angeles Opera and Hollywood studios. Big, warm sound, plays very evenly throughout its range. Once had an old Horst low-c extension, which I had removed recently in order to restore the scroll. It now is ready for a more modern extension if you wish to add it. All repairs over the years done by Lisa Gass at Los Angeles Bass Works. A high quality instrument that would be twice the price if it were Italian or English. I am in the Los Angeles area and invite you to come play it anytime.
CODE: 051711
Seller: Nabil Totah, Bridgeport, CT
Phone: 203-333-5913 or c/o Jill McManus, secretary, 212-734-3912
Email: ntote@optonline.net
Asking Price: Asking $55,000, will negotiate.
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 1795
Papers: Yes
Maker / Nationality: Francois Pillement (French)
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Gamba Corners (sloping, rounded), Flat Back
Additional Description: Front spruce, back flamed maple. Varnish light brown on golden field. Bass was assigned to the Paris Opera, acquired by H.C. Tournier in 1960, and sold to Nabil Totah in 1962. Valued at $70,000 by Constantine Popescu. Very good condition. Bass can be heard on recordings of Totah, who toured with Benny Goodman, played at four Presidential inaugurations and for Queen Elizabeth, and on Totah's latest CD, "More Double Bass."
CODE: N/A
Seller: Robert Meyer, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Phone: 604-566-2514
Email:
Asking Price: $9,900 U.S. O.B.O.
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1970
Papers: No, but labeled
String Length: 41 1/4 inches
Maker / Nationality: Eberhart Meinel (Germany)
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber
String Setup: 4-String, set up by Jim Ham, custom bridge, etc. to Robert Meyer's specifications
Shape: Gamba Corners, Carved Back
Additional Description: Renowned bassist Robert Meyer has retired and is selling a truly exceptional find, featured on his CD "Discovering the Double Bass". A professional model (not laminated), incredible tone, flame maple swell back and ribs, close-grained belly. Easily one of his favorite basses and superior to most made today. www.robertmeyer.ca
CODE: 100712
Seller: Brenton Carter, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Phone: 334/805-8744
Email: bfc13@case.edu
Asking Price: $25,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 2009
Papers: Yes
String Length: 40 3/4 inches
Maker / Nationality: Thomas Martin
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral
String Setup: Low C Extension
Shape: Violin Corners, Carved Back
Additional Description: Very easy to play with a beautiful, large, warm sound. Aesthetically beautiful with figured English poplar on the back and highly figured bear claw spruce on the top. High praise from Cleveland Orchestra members. New nut, extension, soundpost, tailpiece wire and bridge. Please email for more pictures and to ask questions.
CODE: 061511
Seller: Ira Gold, Washington, DC area
Phone: 864/884-3801
Email: igold43@hotmail.com
Asking Price: $5,500 or best offer
Size: 3/4
Date Made: Early 20th century
String Length: 41 inches
Maker/Nationality: German
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Gamba corners
Additional Description: Flat back bass, very easy to play. New nut, bridge, soundpost, endpin, tailpiece, fingerboard extension. Can provide photos.
CODE: N/A
Seller: James Young
Phone: 813/880-9267, phone calls only
Asking Price: $18,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: c.1840
Papers: No
String Length: 41 inches
Maker / Nationality: Possibly Dearborn, Early American Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Gamba Corners
Additional Description: Flat back, dark finish. Great sound. Sloan Tuners. Great all-around bass for not so much money. If interested call 813/880-9267. Pictures Can be seen on Pittsburgh Craigs List. or Ebay. Bass can be seen in Pittsburgh, PA.
CODE: 090211
Seller: Peter Doubrovsky
Phone: 818 249 6934
Email: pdoubrovsky@hotmail.com
Asking Price: $40,000 US
Size: 7/8
Date Made: c.1830
Papers: No
String Length: 41 and 7/8 inches
Maker / Nationality: Abraham Prescott, Concord, New Hampshire, USA.
Performing Capacity: Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-string with C extention
Shape: Gamba corners
Additional Description: Fine example of a Prescott bass. Recently fully restored. Dimensions are lower bout 28 1/4 inches, middle bout 14 1/4 inches, upper bout 21 inches. The neck angle has been changed for easier playing (under 42 inch string length). Clear response with a deep register. This instument will be availiable in September, 2010 in Los Angeles, California USA.
CODE: 060511
Seller: Ira Gold, Alexandria, VA
Phone: 864/884-3801
Email: igold43@hotmail.com
Asking Price: $4,000 (negotiable)
Date Made: Mid 20th Century
Maker / Nationality: Adolf C. Schuster (Germany)
Additional Description: French style bow, frog and button are made of ebony and sterling silver. The stick is octagonal and 27.5 inches long. 150 grams. Rich, dark and powerful tone. I have played this bow in the National Symphony for five years, and the bow was previously owned by bassists in the Philadelphia and Minnesota Orchestras. Can provide photos.
CODE: 092510
Seller: Andrew Durban, Norwich, England
Phone: +44 1603 638990
Email: andrew@durban.co.uk
Asking Price: £1400 (British Pounds) approx. $2,000 depending on exchange rate
Date Made: 1980
Maker / Nationality: Lawrence LaMay/USA
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber
Additional Description: A German model double bass bow by Lawrence LaMay. I commissioned this bow at the recommendation of Gary Karr just before I studied with him in 1981 at the University of Hartford. LaMay was a favourite bowmaker of Gary Karr. This bow is superb for producing that sonorous close to the bridge sound. The pernambuco stick is octagonal the entire length and is exquisitely crafted. My work is entirely on period instruments, hence regretfully selling to fund various period bows. Weight is 150g. Hair length to contact with tip 54cm / 21 1/4 inches.
Seller: Stephen Tramontozzi, San Francisco
Phone: 415-370-4848
Email: stephent1@earthlink.net
Asking Price: $68,000
Date Made: 1920
String Length: 41.5 inches, 108 cm
Maker/Nationality: Italian
Performing Capacity: Orchestral
String Setup: 4-String
Additional Description: Labeled Giovanni Leoni, Parma, 1920. Beautiful bass in excellent condition. Original neck. Ribs and back of highly figured Lombardian poplar. Huge sound. Quick and flexible response. First class instrument
CODE: N/A
Seller: Jeffrey Weisner, Washington, DC
Phone: 202-722-7704
Email: jeffrey.weisner@gmail.com
Asking Price: $55,000
Size: 4/4
Date Made: c.1830
Papers: Yes
String Length: 42 inches
Maker / Nationality: Abraham Prescott, Deerfield, New Hampshire (USA)
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-string
Shape: Gamba corners, flat back
Additional Description: This is the instrument I played all through my school years and on which I won all my orchestra auditions. It's a truly special instrument and one of the finest American basses that I've ever seen. Huge, resonant tone with a special depth and power in the lower range. For a bass of this size it is extremely well set up and very easy to play, even in the upper register. I've played many solos and concertos on it with very good results. It underwent a full restoration in 1988 by Robert Daugherty and is in excellent overall condition. In 1999 additional work was done on the bass by Mario LaMarre, including a new bridge, fingerboard and low C extension. A fantastic instrument for a professional orchestral or jazz musician or a talented student. Comes with a Rob Messina case. Call or email for more information or to arrange a trial.
CODE: 041310
Seller: Jeremy Darrow, Nashville, TN
Phone: 615 750-5402 Ext:
Email: jeremy_darrow@hotmail.com
Asking Price: $14,000
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 1998
Papers: No
String Length: 41.5 inches
Maker/Nationality: Rumano Solano/Maryland, USA
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: Low C Extension
Shape: Violin Corners, Carved Back
Additional Description: 1998 Panormo model by Rumano Solano. Two-piece top of extremely tight, straight grained spruce of exceptional quality. Back, sides, neck and scroll of maple; with the back showing nice flame. The bass has original Sloane brass tuning gears and an added chromatic C-extension from the David Gage shop. Two top luthiers have expressed that this bass is an example of Mr. Solano's best work. From Dustin Williams' recent appraisal and description 'Overall, this bass is one of the finest we have seen of Mr. Solano.' This is a wonderful playing and sounding bass that is ready for a new home. Current appraisal value is $19,500. After inspection the bass was judged to be in excellent health. Appraisal from Dustin Williams is included with sale.
CODE: N/A
Seller: Simon Skey, Victoria, BC
Phone: 250-592-2182 Ext:
Email: sskey@shaw.ca
Asking Price: $25,000
Size: 4/4
Date Made: circa 1800
Papers: No
String Length: 42 inches
Maker/Nationality: believed to be French
Performing Capacity: Orchestral
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Viol corners, flat back
Additional Description: Recently restored, fantastic condition, gorgeous tone. Originally a three-string bass. Front is two piece spruce joined at centre; front edges slightly dished and purfled. Back is flat two-piece maple joined at centre. Side bouts are maple, internal block supports are poplar or willow, sound post is spruce, back sound post brace and front bass bar are spruce. Individual quarter machine heads of high grade brass and iron.
CODE: 030111
Seller: Tristan Kasten-Krause, Medina, OH
Phone: 33-516-5771
Email: tristan.kasten-krause-1@ou.edu
Asking Price: $7,500
Size: 3/4
Date Made: circa 1900
Papers: No
String Length: 42 inches
Maker/Nationality: Czech
Performing Capacity: Solo, Chamber
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Gamba corners, carved back
Additional Description: Great sound for the price. Used through high school and undergraduate school.
CODE: 061110
Seller: Sydney Rodway, Saint Louis, MO
Phone: 314/550-1106
Email: sydrodway@hotmail.com
Asking Price: $31,000
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 2008
Papers: Yes
String Length: 41.5 inches
Maker/Nationality: Guy Cole, Texas, USA
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin Corners
Additional Description: I am the original owner of this bass, purchased from Robertson & Son's Violins. An amazing bass, selling for financial reasons. Current appraisal is $34K. 1123mm body length, 495mm upper bout, 382mm middle bout, 670-1055mm lower bout. Robertson's C extension with matching closers. Wonderful sound, with the huge bottom end preferred in orchestras, but with the character and depth of sound for jazz or solo/chamber work. Plays very easily, and sounds as good as any bass in this price range around. Recommended by members of the St. Louis Symphony bass section. Highly flamed back and sides, fantastic antique finish. Includes carbon endpin, wooden adjusters. Email with questions.
Seller: Tim Ferguson, New York, NY
Phone: 917/302-7790
Email: tim@timfergusonmusic.com
Asking Price: $24,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1979
Papers: No
String Length: 41 inches or 105 cm
Maker/Nationality: Italian, Enrico Chigi
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin Corners
Additional Description: Made in the Umbria region of Italy by Enrico Chigi, this instrument has a wonderful 'Italian' sound and is very easy to play. The bass is in excellent condition and will be a stand-out in a bass section, audition or any other playing situation.
CODE: 090810
Seller: Andrew Ackermann, Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43 676 967 8589
Email: agricolissima@hotmail.com
Asking Price: Best offer
Date Made: 17th century
Papers: No
String Length: 97.5 cm
Maker / Nationality: Label "Gia. Paolo Maginni in Brescia 16--"
Performing Capacity: Solo
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin Corners
Additional Description: This instrument was Franz Simandl's solo bass and is still located in Vienna. Great sound and appearance.
CODE: N/A
Seller: Jeanette Welch, Iowa City, IA
Phone: 319-337-0538 Ext:
Email: jswelch@mchsi.com
Asking Price: $2,400.00
Papers: No
Maker / Nationality: German bow by Albert Nuernburger
Additional Description: 5 1/8 oz.
CODE: 093011
Seller: John Latta, Effingham, IL
Phone: 217-347-5992
Email: lats@mchsi.com
Asking Price: $12,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1968
Papers: No
String Length: 41 inches
Maker / Nationality: E.M.Poellmann
Performing Capacity: Orchestral
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Carved Back
Additional Description: Ornamental purfling, $300 bass bag included, sloping shoulders.
CODE: N/A
Seller: Neil Olson, Geneva, IL
Telephone: 630-232-0123
Email: nobo3200@yahoo.com
Asking Price: $10,000
Size: 7/8
Date Made: circa 1920
String Length: 42 inches
Maker / Nationality: Herold Jaeger/Czechoslovakia
String Setup: 4-String
Additional Description: Reproduction of Antonio Stadivarius/Cremona 1732. The top is two-piece spruce with varying widths of medium grain. The back is carved of two-piece plain speckled maple. Ribs are matching. The neck is carved of lightly figured maple. The pegbox is fitted with half-plate brass and steel tuning machines. The bass is ebony trimmed. The varnish is a transparent dark golden brown color. An independent aprraiser from Chicago has appraised this bass. Appraisal is available.
CODE: 052410
Seller: Dan Krekeler, New York, NY
Email: dkrekeler@gmail.com
Asking Price: $79,000
Size: 7/8
Date Made: c.1830-1850
Papers: No
String Length: 41 3/4 inches
Maker/Nationality: Bernardel
Performing Capacity: Orchestral
String Setup: 4-string, with low B extention custom made by Chris Threlkeld of Heartland String Bass Shop
Shape: Violin Corners, Large Shoulders, Carved Back
Additional Description: All appraisals call this bass an Auguste S. Bernardel, Paris France. Round back, violin corners, highly arched back and top. The total body length is 45 1/4 inches. Wonderful French bass that has won two jobs at the Metropolitan Opera. Great sound and projection, this is not your typical French sound. In excellent shape and has been well maintained and cared for. This bass is original to the maker.
CODE: N/A
Seller: Alexander Fiedotjew
Phone: 773-286-8275
Email: alexzf@azflaw.com
Asking Price: $4,000 US
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1999-2001
Papers: No
String Length: 41 inches
Maker / Nationality: Romania
Performing Capacity: Solo; Orchestral; Chamber; Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin Corners; Flat Back
Additional Description: Large 3/4, small 7/8 body size. Adjustable bridge. New Evah Pirazzi Strings. Eb neck. Comes with Upton Bass Bag (with bottom wheels). Available for inspection in Chicago, Illinois, by appointment. Purchased from and maintained by Mark Sonksen, Sonksen Strings, Chicago. PHOTOS: http://www.sonksenstrings.com/instruments/0467.html
CODE: 080709
Seller: Kristen Bruya, Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-714-0724
Email: bruyaaa@hotmail.com
Asking Price: $20,000 USD
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 1900-1920
Papers: No
String Length: 42 inches
Maker / Nationality: German, restored by Steven Reiley 1997
Performing Capacity: Orchestral
String Setup: Low C Extension
Shape: Carved Back
Additional Description: Made of maple and spruce, round back construction, Sloan brass tuning gears, adjustable Robertson bridge and C extension, ebony fingerboard. Varnish is dark red-brown. A very good orchestral and audition bass with a clear, resonant sound and easy response.
CODE: 031810
Seller: Henrique Autran Dourado, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Email: henriqueautran@uol.com.br
Asking Price: US $20,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: c.1800
Papers: No
String Length: 41 inches
Maker / Nationality:Italian/English, Italian style
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin Corners, flat back
Additional Description:Beautiful old bass, ideal for solo/chamber/orchestra, easy to reach high register. Spruce, maple and sycamore (neck). Lower bout: 26 3/4 inches, upper bout 18 3/4 inches, body length 43 inches. The bass is in New York.
Seller: Robert Evans, New Orleans
Phone: 504-522-1400 Ext:
Email: rcevans@rmi.net
Asking Price: $4,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1963
Papers: Yes
String Length: 41 inches
Maker / Nationality: Kay, American
Performing Capacity: Solo; Orchestral; Chamber; Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Description: This Kay has received the benefit of extensive luthier work, which is reflected in its price. Work done by the Gage shop in NYC and Canyon Music Woodworks in southwest Colorado. The neck has been off (though never broken!) and reset twice, eliminating all of the dreck that is usually in Kay neck joints. The fingerboard is excellent ebony, properly dressed, and the bridge is a best quality Aubert. Pecanic tailpiece. I have never seen another Kay of this age in this condition. Used at home only for the past 15 years; possibly gigged in New Orleans a long time ago. Obligatos are on it now.
CODE: 092909
Seller: Stephen Koscica, Chandler, AZ,
Email: stevekos@earthlink.net
How to Purchase: www.stringemporium.com/basscafe.htm
Asking Price: $35,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1905
Papers: Yes
String Length: 1905
Maker / Nationality: French
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin Corners, Carved Back
Additional Description: This is a great bass by Leon Morten, France 1905. It was my primary orchestra/solo bass in the symphony for many years. It's in perfect shape and is a dream bass. You can view this bass at www.stringemporium.com/basscafe.htm.
CODE: N/A
PURCHASER: Jennifer Godfrey,
Email: godfrey33@juno.com
Price Range: $250
Date Made: Before 1920
SEEKING TO PURCHASE: A BASS SCROLL (possibly attached to neck) Last seen, it had reddish varnish, old brass tuners, partial neck attached, and was in good condition. Scroll belongs to a bass formerly owned by the late John J. Brown who studied at University of Minnesota, Columbia University, Indiana University, and played in the Minneapolis Symphony for 5 years, the Indianapolis Symphony for one year, and the US Air Force Band for two years. He also played at the summer festivals Peter Britt Gardens Music and the Fine Arts Festival in Jacksonville, OR. Retired from teaching in the public schools of Edmonds and Everett, WA, he played in the Cascade Symphony in WA. This scroll was last known to be seen by John Brown and his deceased immediate family. Please contact me if you think you have this scroll, knew John J. Brown, or if you have any information about this scroll. Thanks!
SELLER: Wayne P. Holmes
Telephone: 731/742-4107 or 731/697-1960
Email: wholmesbassviol@yahoo.com
Asking Price: $2,900
Size: 3/4
Date Made: Early 1970s
Papers: yes
String Length: 42 inches
String Set-up: 4-string, low C extension
Maker/Nationality: German
Performing Capacity: Solo, orchestral, chamber, jazz
Description: Gamba corners, carved back. This bass has a new spruce top. Completely restores with new everything. Sounds great, looks great. Bag included.
CODE: 062009
SELLER: Wayne P. Holmes
Telephone: 731/742-4107 or 731/697-1960
Email: wholmesbassviol@yahoo.com
Asking Price: $995
Size: 3/4
Date Made: New
Papers: yes
String Length: 42 inches
String Set-up: 4-string
Maker / Nationality: American/Engelhardt
Performing Capacity: Student or bluegrass
Description: Violin corners, carved back. Great sound, great bass. Bass included.
CODE: 062009
SELLER: Wayne P. Holmes
Telephone: 731/742-4107 or 731/697-1960
Email: wholmesbassviol@yahoo.com
Asking Price: $7,500
Size: large 3/4
Date Made: 1915
Papers: yes
String Length: 42 inches
String Set-up: 4-string
Maker / Nationality: Gsehier
Performing Capacity: Jazz, orchestral
Description: Gamba corners, carved back. Very impressive sound, as noted by the professionals who have played this instrument. Has a Kasha bass bar. Bag included.
CODE: 062009
SELLER: Wayne P. Holmes
Telephone: 731/742-4107 or 731/697-1960
Email: wholmesbassviol@yahoo.com
Asking Price: $2,900
Size: 3/4
Date Made: New
Papers: yes
String Length: 42 inches
String Set-up: 4-string, low C extension
Maker / Nationality: Chinese-Luciona
Performing Capacity: Orchestral
Description: Gamba corners, carved back. Very impressive set-up with a functional, beautiful C-extension. Fully carved, well-flamed wood. Would make a good college-level bass. Bag included.
CODE: 062009
Seller: Scott Blietz
E-mail: Blietzmusicco@yahoo.com
City/State: Santa Clarita, CA
Phone Number: 661-296-3123
Asking Price: $37,500.00
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1948
Papers: Yes
String Length: 42 inches / 106.7 cm
Maker / Nationality: Paul Toenniges/USA
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin Corners
Additional Description: Paul Toenniges' personal
Diamond Bass labeled #42. This instrument is in excellent
condition and was purchased from the Toenniges family thru
LA Bassworks in 1999. The bass has violin corners with a
round back. The instrument has a spruce top with maple neck,
scroll & back. The F holes are elongated, vertical
diamonds slanted slightly towards the center. The center
ribs each have had a vertical diamond hole cut into them by
the maker. The varnish is a light orange/brown over a gold
ground coat. Label reads: No. 42 Paul Toenniges Violinmaker
USA 1948.
The instrument remains in excellent condition.
CODE: 072809
Seller: Tim Britton, Waterloo, WI
E-mail: mitbritton@yahoo.com
Telephone: 920/296-1673
Asking Price: $25,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1834
Papers: Yes
String Length: 42 3/4 inches
Maker: Bernardel
Nationality: French
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber
String Setup: 4-String
Description: This is a lovely, lyrical bass with great warmth and brilliance, made in Paris by Auguste S. P. Bernardel in the shop of Lupot. Carved back, the top is not original but was made by Reuter's Violin Shop c. 1960. Original top is included in sale, and could be restored. Bass is in excellent condition.
Seller: Brian Barber, Royal Oak, MI
Email: brbarber1@hotmail.com
Phone Number: 734-330-5420
How to Purchase: brbarber1@hotmail.com
Asking Price: $8,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1959
Papers: Yes
String Length: 41 3/4 inches
Maker/Nationality: Roth
Performing Capacity: Orchestral, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Gamba Corners
Additional Description: Small 3/4; in good condition and is set up well with adjustable bridge and bumpers. Clear, defined sound that is still warm and resonant.
CODE: 032109
Seller: Olivier Rabbath, Brooklyn NY
E-mail: musicbyolivier@gmail.com
Phone Number: 917-673-3891
How to Purchase: http://www.olivierrabbath.com/Rabbathcase.html
Asking Price: $4,900
Maker/Nationality: USA
Description: Not Francois but his son, Olivier Rabbath, has designed this new DOUBLE BASS FLIGHT CASE weighing only 35 lb(15.87kg) and made of kevlar and carbon for strength and durability. Inside, Rabbath has developed a unique "suspender" system that cradles the instrument five inches from the walls of the case.
CODE: NA
Seller: Michael Karn, West Orange, NJ
E-mail: michael.karn@comcast.net
Phone: 973-232-6156
Asking Price: $9,000.00
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1930
Papers: No
String Length: 41 7/8 inches
Maker/Nationality: Czech
Performing Capacity: Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Gamba Corners
Additional Description: Czech Juzek circa 1930, restored in 2004 by Zachary Martin. Classic Juzek sound, focussed and punchy.
Seller: Marie-Claude Tardif
E-mail: mctbasse@hotmail.com
Phone Number: 713-419-1351
Asking Price: $22,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 2000
Papers: Yes
String Length: 41 1/2 inches
Maker / Nationality: Stefano Martinko/Canada
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Flat Back
Additional Description: It is a really nice instrument, easy to play, great sound, with the laborie end pin hole
CODE: 102408
Seller: Joel Reist
E-mail: joelreist@gmail.com
Address: Nashville, TN
Telephone: 6156506463
Asking Price: $17,500
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 1991
Papers: Yes
String Length: 41.5 inches
Maker / Nationality: Kai Arvi/Canada
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin Corners
Additional Description: Bass #52. Bridge and nut by Dan Hachez. Just restored to top playing and cosmetic condition by Dustin Williams. Clear sound, even feel. Proven audition winner.
CODE: N/A
Seller: Guillermo Delgado
E-mail: guillobass@yahoo.com.ar
City: Buenos Aires
Country: Argentina (bass is in NYC)
Phone Number: +54 11 4586 1491
Asking Price: $10,000
Size: 7/8
Date Made: c.1880
Papers: No
String Length: 42 inches/1.07 m
Maker / Nationality: German/Tyrolean
Performing Capacity: Orchestral, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Flat Back
Description: Top table is a two-piece plate of medium vertical grained spruce. Back table is a two-piece plate of slightly figured maple. Ribs of well flamed maple. Jaquet Bridge (Made in France). Original scroll, individual Tyrolean knob tuners. Varnish is deep brown with amber. Sound is extremely deep. Projection quality is most suitable for orchestral and jazz capability. Strong blocks, D'Addario Helicore arco strings. Includes padded soft case. VERY IMPORTANT! The bass is in NYC, and the special offer is until January 20, 2008. If not sold, I'll take the bass back to my country.
Seller: George Todd Matthews
E-mail: toddieus@hotmail.com
Phone Number: 804-536-2974
How to Purchase: gtmatthews@gmail.com
Asking Price: $9,500
Size: 3/4
Date Made: c.1900
Papers: Yes
String Length: 42 1/2 inches
Maker / Nationality: German
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Gamba Corners
Additional Description: check out video at http://web.mac.com/gtmatthews
Seller: David Pawlowski
E-mail: davekp@cfl.rr.com
Telephone: 321/459-0436
Asking Price: $6,500
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 2002
Papers: No
String Length: 41.5 inches
Maker / Nationality: Knilling
Performing Capacity: Orchestral, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Description: Gamba Corners, fully carved round back, bridge adjusters, with bag. Additional info at www.knilling.com/student_bs_german.htm.
CODE: 070308
Seller: Yoan Goilav
Telephone: 646/314.4010
Email: yoangoilav@hotmail.com
Asking Price: $14,500
Size: 4/4 (7/8)
String Setup: 4-string
Made: c.1960
Nationality: Italian (no label)
Description: Versatile instrument with a flat back. Projects a bright and refined sound across all registers. Excellent concert instrument, with orchestra or piano accompaniment. Outstanding for chamber music and orchestra. ldeal for a talented professional or an advanced student. Very easy to play.
CODE: NA
Seller: Bruce Hyman
E-mail: ocdhope@bellsouth.net
Phone: 954-423-2642
Asking Price: $23,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1900
Papers: Yes
String Length: 41 inches
Maker/Nationality: Hawkes Panormo/French
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Description: Large shoulders. Beautiful, warm, even tone across registers. Purchased from and set up by David Gage.
CODE: 100807
Seller: Claudia Hafner
Contact: http://www.hafnercreative.com/doublebass/
Asking Price: $15,000
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 1971 restored
Papers: Yes
String Length: 43 3/8"
Maker/Nationality: German Restored Sam Kolstein
Performing Capacity: Orchestral
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Carved Back
Additional Description: More information and measurements available at http://www.hafnercreative.com/doublebass/
CODE: N/A
Seller: Scott Dixon
Email: scottdixon78@hotmail.com
Asking Price: 15000
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 2001
Papers: Yes
String Length: 42
Maker / Nationality: Anton Krutz
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: Low C Extension
Shape: Gamba Corners
Additional Description: This instrument won the recent Cleveland Orchestra section bass audition and the 2006 Buffalo Philharmonic principal bass audition. Big, boomy sound, sloping shoulders, with Carbide-tipped and Laborie/Rabbath end pins.
WANTS TO BUY: Stephen Koscica
Email: stevekos@earthlink.net
Selling Price: up to $50,000
Maker / Nationality: Buyer seeks English or Italian double bass
WANTED: Buyer seeks an English or Italian bass, made before 1930. Price range up to $50,000.
Seller: Michael Griffin
Telephone: 585/425-1803
Email: mvgriffin@frontiernet.net
Asking Price: $3,500
Papers: Robertson & Sons
Date Made: c. early 1900s
Nationality: French
Performance Capacity: all purpose
Description: French Mircourt bow stamped C.H. Buthod. Beautiful pernambuco stick, nickel mounted ebony frog, divided button. Mass 134.5 grams. Length, including button, is 66 cm (26 inches). Hair length 51.5 cm (20.25 inches). Great weight for all purposes. Warm and clean sound, excellent condition.
CODE: 110207
Seller: David Pawlowski
Email: davekp@cfl.rr.com
Asking price: $12,000
Size: Large 4/4 body
Date made: 1998
Papers: Yes
String length: 41.5 inches
Maker / Nationality: Rumano Solano
Performing capacity: Orchestral, jazz
String setup: Low C extension
Shape: Flat back
Additional description: M. Klotz-style bag. Busetto corners, D neck. With deluxe Mooradian bag. Big , full sound. Helicore orchestra strings.
Seller: Josh Ginsburg
Email:jjgins@mac.com
Asking Price: $13,000
Papers: Yes
Size: 3/4
String Length: 41 1/2"
String Set-up: 4 string
Date Made: c.1900
Maker: Bittermann
Nationality: Austrian-Hungarian
Performance: Capacity: Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz, Solo
Desciption: A very nice flatback double bass c.1900 by Bittermann. The back was rebuilt and bass bar adjusted by Arnold Schnitzer in early 2006. Overall the bass is in very good condition and has a beautiful even yet dark tone. Viennese style scroll.
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Seller: Al Cardillo
Email: alcardillo@alcardillo.com
Phone number: 917-921-3140
Asking Price: $15,000
Papers: No
Size: 3/4
String Length:
String Set-up: Daddario Hybrid
Date Made: mid-19th Century
Maker: unknown
Nationality: German (Bohemian) Flat-Back
Performance Capacity: Solo, orchestral, chamber, jazz
Description: Fitted with a Barbera Transducer Bridge Pickup System. The original bridge is also available at no extra charge. This bass was fully restored in 1995 by Arnold Schnitzer. It is an excellent bass for jazz and orchestral playing. It has a dark and even tone.
CODE: 013007
Seller: Kevin, Ronnie or Linda Boortz
Address: 5202 Verdant Way, Houston, TX 77069
Phone: 281/893-3020, leave message
email: linda.boortz@gmail.com
Price: $9,000
Size: 3/4
String set-up: 4-string
Date Made: 2001
Maker: Lothar Semmlinger
Nationality: German
Description: Fully-carved, excellent condition. Price includes deluxe Mooradian case and two bows, a 3/4 Brazilwood Knoll bass bow and 3/4 Pernambuco R Siqueira bass bow.
CODE: NA
Seller: Michael Asetta
Email: mail@mikeasetta.com
Asking price: $35,000
Measurements: String length 44"
Size: 7/8; overall 78", body 48", upper shoulder 22", bout 16", lower bout 29 1/2", depth 9 3/4" at upper bout, 10" at bottom, bridge height 6 3/4"
Description: Exceptional mid-nineteenth century double bass restored by Lou DeLeone. Incredible orchestra instrument for a tall bassist.
CODE: 011608
Seller: Jesica Sharp
Address: 5640 Hessel Ave., Sebastopol, CA, 95472 (outside San Francisco)
Phone: 707-321-0691
Email: jss3@juilliard.edu
Asking Price: $18,500, or best offer
Papers: bill of sale from the violin shop where it was purchased
Size: 7/8
String Length: 42 3/4"
Date Made: c 1910
Maker: Rodier brothers
Nationality: American
Performance Capacity: set up for classical right now, but would be good as a jazz bass too.
Description: Big, beautiful solo and orchestral sound. Handmade by French-Canadian makers in America - bares original label: "Rodier makers, violin model #350 Kansas City, MO, Serial #38-10-218" Round back of maple, sides of maple, neck of curl maple with walnut strip down the middle, top of spruce. Varnish is amber brown.
CODE: 121106
Seller: Ike Harris
Email: iah@comcast.net
Asking Price: $16,000
Papers: Yes
Size: "Modified" 7/8. Dimensions are LOB, 46 1/4 in; UB, 20 1/4 in; CB, 15 in; LB, 26 5/8 in; mensure, 41 3/4 in.
String Length: 41 7/8 in.
Date Made: 2001
Maker: Samuel and Barrie Kolstein
Nationality: USA
Performance Capacity: Orchestra and Jazz
Description: This the Kolstein Grand Panormo model made completely in the NY shop. It has been completely trouble free for me and is a great instrument for a graduate student or pro. It's a small 7/8 with plenty of volume, projects well, and plays evenly. I'm selling to get back into a vintage type bass and will miss having this one. The price is 16K which I believe is at least 1K less than new, and it has had a few years of "playing-in" for you. Includes the famous Kolstein adjustable bridge and compensating tailpiece, and a Mooradian bag. Email for more pictures and information.
CODE: 040507
Seller: Brian Roessler
Email: zellmer_roessler@mac.com
Asking Price: $900
Papers: yes (appraisal from Alain Herou)
Maker: Paesold
Nationality: German
Performance Capacity: Orchestral
Description: I originally bought this bow from the Kolstein shop in NY. It has since been greatly improved in balance and performance by Parisian bow maker Alain Herou. It is octagonal and was appraised in November, 2004, by Herou for 1,200 Euros (approximately $1,470). Great orchestral sound!
CODE: 051807
Seller: Andrew Stalker
Email: astalker@hotmail.com
Address: Binghamton, NY
Asking price: $21,000
Papers: insurance papers, original owner
Size: 7/8
String length: 42"
Date made: 2000
Maker: Albert Jakstadt (#68)
Performance capacity: orchestral, solo, chamber
Description: Round back, C extension by Robertson and Sons with chromatic clamps, violin corners, adjustable bridge. Quality sound in all registers, professional level instrument, single owner, case included, in excellent condition.
CODE: 051207
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