Fully carved 5/8 size bass, made in Germany, late 19th c. Spruce top, maple back and ribs, and beech scroll with hatpeg tuning machines. It has a lot of character, but has had a challenging life... We're selling this little bass as is, with a light BVS set-up. Great gigging bass! String length: 40"
Euro Workshop, made in Romania, 2001. Fully carved 3/4, with spruce top and maple ribs/flatback. Includes Spirocore strings, cordura cover, K&K pickup, and stand! Consignment. String length: 40 3/8"
New model for 2018! Carved 3/4 double bass, with carved spruce top, carved willow ribs and round-back, hand-applied oil finish, ebony fingerboard, and ebony tailpiece. Available in gamba or violin outline. BVS UPGRADES – BVS set-up – Despiau bridge with Otto adjusters – Ulsa German endpin – Choice of Helicore strings (other strings available at…
Carved 3/4 double bass, with carved spruce top, carved European flamed maple ribs and back, hand-applied oil finish, ebony fingerboard, and ebony tailpiece. BVS UPGRADES – BVS set-up – Despiau bridge with Otto adjusters – Onyx endpin – Choice of Helicore strings (other strings available at discounted prices) – BVS 2-year parts & labor warranty…
--New arrival for September 2019!-- Carved 7/8, 5-string double bass, with carved spruce top, carved willow ribs and flat-back, hand-applied oil finish, ebony fingerboard, and ebony tailpiece. BVS UPGRADES – BVS set-up – Despiau bridge with Otto adjusters – Ulsa German endpin – Choice of Helicore strings (other strings available at discounted prices) – BVS…
A rare opportunity to own a piece of American history. Gene Ivey was an Alabama folk instrument icon, and made more than 270 musical instruments including fiddles currently on exhibition at the Smithsonian Institute. This violone was made in 2001, and features a spruce top, with maple back, ribs, neck, and custom carved animal scroll.…
-- NEW for September 2019! -- Calin Wultur Elite Gamba #5 double bass, 2019. Carved spruce top, poplar ribs and poplar roundback, sloping shoulders. Includes upgrade antiqued Rubner tuners, Otto ebony adjusters, and a New Harmony Music carbon fiber endpin. Offers a very warm and seasoned sound, coupled with exemplary craftsmanship - an excellent value…
Fully-carved 3/4, made in Germany ca. 2001. Spruce top, maple back, and highly-flamed maple ribs. Fitted with individual brass Rubner tuning machines and adjustable bridge. Excellent condition, with big, warm sound for orchestra or jazz. Consignment. String length: 41.75"
Small 3/4, made by Rumano Solano in Severna Park, MD 2006. Fully carved with fine-grained spruce top, flamed maple ribs, back, and scroll. Set-up work completed by BVS in 2018, including fingerboard dressing, new adjustable bridge, and light cosmetic touch-up. Bass comes with Sloane tuning machines and Mooradian cover. Excellent value for an American made…
Juzek Master Art Copy, made in Prague. Fully carved 3/4, with spruce top, flamed maple ribs and round back. Top-off BVS restoration in 2019, including top cleats/repairs, neck reset, and BVS set-up. Don't miss out on another beautiful, excellent sounding Juzek! String length: 41.5"
Martin Concert 3/4, made in 2019. Fully-carved spruce top, with flamed maple ribs and flamed maple round back. BVS set-up, with brass Baker style tuning machines, and Ulsa Massiv 10mm endpin. A beautiful instrument finished at the Martin shop in England for an affordable price! String length: 40 3/8"
Martin Concert 4/4, made in 2019. Fully-carved spruce top, with flamed maple ribs and flamed maple round back. BVS set-up, with brass Baker style tuning machines, and Ulsa Massiv 10mm endpin. A beautiful instrument finished at the Martin shop in England for an affordable price! String length: 41.75"
-- 2019 PRICE DROP! -- Modern Carcassi 7/8 size bass. This is a very unique and well-built modern copy on the classic Carcassi bass pattern. Beautiful slab cut spruce top, with maple ribs, flatback, and scroll. Recent upgrades include Sloane tuning machines, and a new bridge, fingerboard, and extension from the Cincinnati Bass Cellar. This…
