Ioan Bucur, 2025
A fully carved 3/4 size Marcucci model made by the Ioan Bucur shop in Romania. This particular instrument features a spruce top paired with flamed maple roundback, ribs, and neck/scroll. The hand-applied oil varnish is beautifully finished and highlights the terrific wood selection. This bass carries ebony fittings, a maple adjustable bridge, Rubner tuning machines, and also includes a complete BVS set-up. If you're looking for an extremely well-made European instrument under $10k, you would have a hard time finding a better option!