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Engelhardt ES-9 LEFTY!
$2,200.00

Engelhardt ES-9 LEFTY, made in 2005. Laminate 3/4, in excellent condition, with Upton Bass set-up, and Innovation Rockabilly strings. Hard to find Lefty model! Includes soft cover, stand, and buggy. Consignment. String length: 42"
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Kay M1, 1956
$3,500.00

Kay M1, 1956. Laminate 3/4, new fingerboard, original tailpiece and Kluson tuning machines. Includes Realist Copperhead, bow quiver, and stand. Sounds and plays great! Consignment.
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Kay S8, 1952
$4,000.00

Kay S8, made in Chicago, 1952. One of Kay's high-end models, featuring spruce laminate top, figured maple laminate back/ribs, real inlaid purfling, and carved scroll. This particular bass has a new BVS adjustable bridge, fingerboard dressing, and German 10mm endpin. Sounds fantastic! Consignment. String length: 42"
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Calin Wultur “Hybrid Spirit”
$3,995.00

Hybrid 3/4 double bass, with carved spruce top, carved maple ribs, and laminate maple back. Beautiful oil varnish, upgrade Rubner tuning machines, and complete BVS setup. These hybrid basses sound incredible, with a full, seasoned sound right out of the box, and offer manageable proportions with smaller shoulders. String length: 41.25"
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John Juzek ca. 1930s
$6,800.00

John Juzek, ca. 1930s. Fully carved 3/4, with old (but not original) slab-cut spruce top, maple back/ribs, and maple scroll. Original tuning machines, and recent set-up work at BVS. This bass sounds excellent and is a great value! Consignment. String length: 41.5" FINANCING AVAILABLE! Noteworthy Credit Union is an arts-based lending organization in Cleveland, OH…
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Kay C-1, 1953
$3,000.00

Kay C-1, made in 1953. Laminate 3/4 with walnut fingerboard, fresh set-up, soft cover, and Fishman BP100 pickup. This one is a boomer! Consignment. String length: 41.75"
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Kay C-1, 1956
$2,800.00

Kay c-1, 1956. Laminate 3/4, with original fingerboard, tailpiece, and Kluson tuning machines. Also features a unique bridge by Tom Kelishek of Asheville, NC! Includes cover, quiver, and Fishman BP100 pickup. Consignment. String length: 41.5"
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Engelhardt ES1, 2006
$2,000.00

--SOLD!-- Engelhardt ES1, made in 2006. Laminate bass with ebony fingerboard, ebony tailpiece, and upgraded Gotz German 10mm endpin. Fresh BVS set-up, including fingerboard dressing, brand new adjustable bridge, and SP adjustment. In excellent condition and sounds great! String length: 42"
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Collin-Mezin, ca. 1934
$18,000.00

Collin-Mezin bass, made in France ca. 1934. Fully carved with four-piece spruce top and plain maple back, ribs, & scroll. Scroll features an open back pegbox with beautiful 20th century French Bakelite tuning machines. This bass could easily be played as a jazz, orchestral, solo, or chamber instrument. In excellent condition inside and out, with…
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Shen SB200 (used)
$4,200.00

Shen SB200 3/4, made in 2015. Fully carved with spruce top, willow ribs & back. Originally sold and set-up by BVS, with a fresh fingerboard dressing. Also included with this bass is an Ingles bass stand, folding stool, music stand, JI Strings French bow, Onyx wheel, and Bobelock cover! Consignment. String length: 41 3/8"
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Acoustic Image DoubleShot Combo
~~$1,399.00~~ $1,299.00

Acoustic Image DoubleShot Combo - 600W Clarus SL head (one channel, no effects) with 4-ohm cabinet featuring two 10-inch broad frequency range custom side-firing drivers, and one 5-inch forward firing midrange driver with level switch. Small enough to fit in airline overhead storage bin or under seat at 12 inches diameter, 11 inches wide, 15…
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Acoustic Image Contra Series
$1,099.00

Acoustic Image Contra Series - 300w combo featuring two-way sealed speaker system with a 10" downfiring woofer and a 5" extended range driver. One channel preamp with no effects, four band EQ preamp section, HiZ and LoZ 1/4 inch inputs, and input and master level controls. Lightweight (22 lbs) molded polymer enclosure makes it the…
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Acoustic Image UpShot SL Combo
~~$1,099.00~~ $999.00

Acoustic Image UpShot Combo - 600W Clarus SL head (one channel, no effects) with 8-ohm cabinet featuring a 10-inch up firing woofer in an 11-inch diameter, 6-inch height cabinet. UpShot delivers a ton of omnidirectional sound from an upfiring ten-inch speaker in a highly portable enclosure. Includes backpack for easy transportation to gigs!
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Steven Reiley
~~$4,500.00~~ $3,995.00

French pernambuco bow, made by Steven Reiley of Michigan, ca. 1980s. Fully mounted in silver with ebony frog. Choice pernambuco with beautiful flamed figure throughout. This is a major league bow that handles effortlessly. A truly gorgeous bow by a renowned American maker! Consignment. 129g FINANCING AVAILABLE! Noteworthy Credit Union is an arts-based lending organization…
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Kay M1-B, 1955
$3,500.00

FREE SHIPPING DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL! Kay M1-B, made in 1955. In very good condition with adjustable bridge. Previous neck reset, but was well done and is still holding solid. Sounds great! String length: 41.25"
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Paris Banchetti “Practical Bass”
~~$3,500.00~~ $3,200.00

-- SPRING PRICE DROP! -- Electric upright "Practical Bass" by Paris Banchetti, ca. 1980s. Maple/walnut slab body, active Alembic P-style pickup system with volume/tone, and backup Underwood. This bass features an innovative adjustable design, which offers flexibility in "upper bout" location, as well as a detachable "back" for sitting with the bass. All original one-owner,…
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Acoustic Image Coda+ 560AA Bass Amp (used)
$700.00

--SOLD!-- Acoustic Image Coda+ bass amp. 900 watts, two channels with built-in effects (Hall, room, plate, delay, ambient chorus, reverb), and direct out. Includes hard case!
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PW Bryant
~~$7,500.00~~ $6,750.00

SALE! French octagonal pernambuco bow, made by PW Bryant, England ca. 1950s. Fully mounted in nickel silver with pearl eye, and figured ebony frog. A top notch bow in excellent condition! Consignment. 132g FINANCING AVAILABLE! Noteworthy Credit Union is an arts-based lending organization in Cleveland, OH that specializes in musical instrument loans and products specially…
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Roger Lotte
~~$5,500.00~~ $4,900.00

SALE! French octagonal pernambuco bow, made by Roger Lotte, Mirecourt ca. 1960. Fully mounted in nickel silver with Parisian eye, and ebony frog. A beautiful example of this maker’s output that plays exceptionally well! Consignment. 132g FINANCING AVAILABLE! Noteworthy Credit Union is an arts-based lending organization in Cleveland, OH that specializes in musical instrument loans…
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Pierre-Yves Fuchs
~~$6,500.00~~ $5,900.00

SALE! French pernambuco bow, #624, made by Swiss bow maker Pierre-Yves-Fuchs. Fully mounted in silver with Parisian eye, beautifully figured stick, and excellent balance/response. Consignment. 146g FINANCING AVAILABLE! Noteworthy Credit Union is an arts-based lending organization in Cleveland, OH that specializes in musical instrument loans and products specially designed to meet the unique professional and…
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Horst John
~~$1,400.00~~ $1,300.00

SALE! This beautiful bow was a custom Pfretzschner copy, with straight grain Pernambuco stick, and ebony frog/screw, and silver mounting. A well balanced, articulate stick! 150g. Consignment.
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Louis Morizot
~~$8,000.00~~ $4,000.00

SALE! French pernambuco bow, made by French bow maker Louis Morizot ca. 1920’s, Mirecourt. Fully mounted in silver with ivory frog and Parisian eye. Don’t miss out on this classic Morizot at a rock bottom price... these bows are only going up in value!. Consignment. 168.5g FINANCING AVAILABLE! Noteworthy Credit Union is an arts-based lending…
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Rudolph Dotschkail
~~$4,000.00~~ $3,500.00

SALE! French octagonal pernambuco bow, made by Rudolph Dotschkail, Erlangen, Germany ca. 1970. Fully mounted in silver with Parisian eye, and ebony frog. A very light and agile bow that pulls a big sound! Consignment. 125g
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Silver Engraved
~~$2,200.00~~ $1,750.00

SALE! Unstamped French Pernambuco bow, finely-engraved silver ferrule/screw/tip, with round stick, and silver/silk winding. 134g. Consignment.
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JP Bernard
~~$3,500.00~~ $3,200.00

SALE! French round pernambuco bow, made by JP Bernard, Brussels ca. 1970s. Fully mounted in silver with Parisian eye, and ebony frog. A very well balanced and articulate bow that pulls a big sound! Consignment. 132g
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Samuel Kolstein
~~$5,500.00~~ $4,900.00

SALE! French pernambuco bow, made by Samuel Kolstein, New York, #1072. Fully mounted in silver with Parisian eye, and Lignum Vitae frog. This is an elegant bow that is incredibly stable in the string, with a powerful spiccato - a truly gorgeous bow by a renowned American maker! Consignment. 150g FINANCING AVAILABLE! Noteworthy Credit Union…
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Calin Wultur “Laminated Spirit”, 2012
$2,800.00

-- SOLD!-- Calin Wultur "Laminated Spirit", used 2012, w/oil varnish. Laminate spruce top and back, solid maple ribs, w/ recent BVS set-up. Includes cover, Fishman Full Circle, and Innovation Honey strings! Consignment. String length: 40.75"
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Seth Kimmel, 2014
~~$21,500.00~~ $19,500.00

-- SPRING PRICE DROP! -- A gorgeous bass made in 2014 by Seth Kimmel of Eugene, Oregon. Seth is known for his creative designs, paired with exceptional craftsmanship, to make some incredible sounding basses. Cornerless 3/4 flatback, with oil varnish, spruce top, quilted maple back/ribs/scroll - all salvaged woods from the Pacific Northwest! This is…
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German Laminate Removable Neck
$4,000.00

Mid-century German laminate 3/4 bass, with BVS removable neck conversion! Nicely flamed maple veneer, includes fiberglass Concord removable neck trunk AND soft cover - a great one-stop package for someone traveling frequently! String length: 41 7/8"
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Calin Wultur “Laminated Spirit”, 2007
$2,500.00

--SOLD!-- Calin Wultur "Laminated Spirit", used 2007, w/oil varnish. Laminate spruce top and back, solid maple ribs, w/ full BVS set-up. Cover not included. String length: 41.25"
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David Gage Flight Trunk
~~$1,400.00~~ $1,300.00

--SOLD-- Double bass 3/4 flight trunk by David Gage NYC, ca. 1995. Used, but good condition and all locks work properly. Includes interior airbag pump and humidifier. These trunks currently retail for approx. $3,000! Consignment.
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Thomas and George Martin Concert Model 4/4
~~$15,000.00~~ $13,500.00

ON SALE DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL - FREE SHIPPING AND FINANCING AVAILABLE! 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…
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John Juzek 7/8, ca. 1950s
~~$10,000.00~~ $8,500.00

2019 HOLIDAY SALE! Price drop effective November 30 - December 28! John Juzek 7/8 size, ca. 1950s. Fully carved, with spruce top and maple ribs/roundback. Includes Cushy cover. Consignment. String length: 43.25"
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Euro Workshop (Romania)
$4,500.00

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"
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Marcel Aert, 1962
~~$25,000.00~~ $22,500.00

A rare 7/8 size bass made by Belgian luthier Marcel Aert in Rossmoor, California, 1962. Fully carved with an unusually flat arching on both the front and back tables. Spruce top with maple back, sides, and scroll. A loud bass with exceptional resonance and projection! Includes German mechanical C-extension. Consignment. String length: 41.5" FINANCING AVAILABLE!…
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Vilho Arvi, 1971
~~$20,000.00~~ $18,000.00

A rare opportunity to own a bass by Vilho Arvi (father of contemporary bass maker, Kai Arvi)! This bass is number 197, made in USA, 1971. The form is 7/8 size with straight grain spruce top, tightly flamed maple roundback, sides, and scroll. Recent BVS top-off restoration, including replacement of all previous top repairs, edge…
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Gene Ivey Violone, Alabama 2001
~~$6,000.00~~ $5,500.00

SOLD. 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…
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1960’s Juzek Laminate
~~$3,700.00~~ $2,900.00

2019 HOLIDAY SALE! Price drop effective November 30 - December 28! Laminate Juzek from the 1960's. All original, in good condition, includes a cover, a set of Thomastik Superflexible strings, and a Fishman pickup. Own a classic Juzek at an affordable price point! Consignment. String length: 42.25"
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Lakeburg & Baer, 2000
~~$30,000.00~~ $22,500.00

A rare opportunity to own an early bass by Bill Lakeburg and Peter Baer! Made in Cincinnati, 2000, this is a 7/8 size flatback, with spruce top, maple back, ribs, and scroll. Includes Sloane tuning machines, a custom CBC C-extension, CBC wheel, and custom Messina cover. A powerhouse of a bass and a great package…
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Samuel Shen SB200 Mirecourt
$5,400.00

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. INCLUDED 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…
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Lemur Music FlyAway “Liberty Belle”
~~$7,500.00~~ $6,500.00

2019 HOLIDAY SALE! Price drop effective November 30 - December 28! Lemur Music Liberty Belle, 3/4 hybrid, FlyAway package. Lemur Music's FlyAway removable neck system allows for this bass to be disassembled, stored in the airline-checkable flight case (included), and transported easily throughout your air travels. The adjustable neck also allows for precise adjustments in…
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Thomas and George Martin Concert Model 3/4
~~$15,000.00~~ $13,500.00

ON SALE DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL - FREE SHIPPING AND FINANCING AVAILABLE! 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…
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Wilhelm Klier, 2001
$8,500.00

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"
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Carcassi Copy
~~$25,000.00~~ $18,500.00

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 bass has a MASSIVE sound…
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Samuel Shen SB88 (5/8)
$1,895.00

Laminated 5/8 double bass, with laminate maple top, back & ribs, hand-applied oil finish, 10mm steel endpin, ebony fingerboard, and hardwood tailpiece. Includes soft cover. INCLUDED BVS UPGRADES - BVS set-up - Otto bridge adjusters - Choice of Helicore strings (other strings available at discounted prices) - BVS 2-year parts & labor warranty included String…
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Samuel Shen 7/8 Gemunder 5-string Double Bass
$6,100.00

FREE COVER AND FREE SHIPPING DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL! 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. INCLUDED BVS UPGRADES – BVS set-up – Despiau bridge with Otto adjusters – Ulsa German endpin – Choice of Helicore strings (other strings…
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Samuel Shen SB200 Flat-back Willow
$4,500.00

SOLD! Check back soon! Carved 3/4 double bass, with carved spruce top, carved willow ribs and flat-back, hand-applied oil finish, ebony fingerboard, and ebony tailpiece. INCLUDED BVS UPGRADES – BVS set-up – Despiau bridge with Otto adjusters – Ulsa German endpin – Choice of Helicore strings (other strings available at discounted prices) – BVS 2-year…
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Samuel Shen SB300 Mirecourt
$6,450.00

-- SOLD! check back soon! -- 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. INCLUDED BVS UPGRADES – BVS set-up – Despiau bridge with Otto adjusters – Ulsa German endpin – Choice of Helicore strings (other strings available at discounted…
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Calin Wultur Elite #5
$8,000.00

Calin Wultur Elite Gamba #5 double bass, 2020. 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 for well under $10k! String length:…
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Samuel Shen SB80
$1,795.00

Laminated 3/4 double bass, with laminate maple top, back & ribs, durable lacquer finish, 10mm steel endpin, ebony fingerboard, and hardwood tailpiece. Includes soft cover. Available in violin or gamba outline (depending on availability) INCLUDED BVS UPGRADES - BVS set-up - Otto bridge adjusters - Choice of Helicore strings (other strings available at discounted prices)…
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Samuel Shen SB88
$1,895.00

Laminated 3/4 double bass, with laminate maple top, back & ribs, hand-applied oil finish, 10mm steel endpin, ebony fingerboard, and hardwood tailpiece. Includes soft cover. Available in violin or gamba outline (depending on availability). INCLUDED BVS UPGRADES - BVS set-up - Otto bridge adjusters - Choice of Helicore strings (other strings available at discounted prices)…
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Samuel Shen SB90
$1,995.00

--SOLD! Check back soon!-- Laminated 3/4 double bass, with laminate spruce top, laminate maple back & ribs, durable lacquer finish, ebony fingerboard, and hardwood tailpiece. INCLUDED BVS UPGRADES - BVS set-up - Despiau bridge with Otto adjusters - Ulsa German endpin - Choice of Helicore strings (other strings available at discounted prices) - BVS 2-year…
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Acoustic Image Coda+ 560AA Bass Amp (used)
$700.00

--SOLD!-- Acoustic Image Coda+ bass amp. 900 watts, two channels with built-in effects (Hall, room, plate, delay, ambient chorus, reverb), and direct out. Includes hard case!
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Acoustic Image UpShot SL Combo
~~$1,099.00~~ $999.00

Acoustic Image UpShot Combo - 600W Clarus SL head (one channel, no effects) with 8-ohm cabinet featuring a 10-inch up firing woofer in an 11-inch diameter, 6-inch height cabinet. UpShot delivers a ton of omnidirectional sound from an upfiring ten-inch speaker in a highly portable enclosure. Includes backpack for easy transportation to gigs!
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Acoustic Image Contra Series
$1,099.00

Acoustic Image Contra Series - 300w combo featuring two-way sealed speaker system with a 10" downfiring woofer and a 5" extended range driver. One channel preamp with no effects, four band EQ preamp section, HiZ and LoZ 1/4 inch inputs, and input and master level controls. Lightweight (22 lbs) molded polymer enclosure makes it the…
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Acoustic Image DoubleShot Combo
~~$1,399.00~~ $1,299.00

Acoustic Image DoubleShot Combo - 600W Clarus SL head (one channel, no effects) with 4-ohm cabinet featuring two 10-inch broad frequency range custom side-firing drivers, and one 5-inch forward firing midrange driver with level switch. Small enough to fit in airline overhead storage bin or under seat at 12 inches diameter, 11 inches wide, 15…
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David Gage Flight Trunk
~~$1,400.00~~ $1,300.00

--SOLD-- Double bass 3/4 flight trunk by David Gage NYC, ca. 1995. Used, but good condition and all locks work properly. Includes interior airbag pump and humidifier. These trunks currently retail for approx. $3,000! Consignment.
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Horst John
~~$1,400.00~~ $1,300.00

SALE! This beautiful bow was a custom Pfretzschner copy, with straight grain Pernambuco stick, and ebony frog/screw, and silver mounting. A well balanced, articulate stick! 150g. Consignment.
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Silver Engraved
~~$2,200.00~~ $1,750.00

SALE! Unstamped French Pernambuco bow, finely-engraved silver ferrule/screw/tip, with round stick, and silver/silk winding. 134g. Consignment.
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Samuel Shen SB80
$1,795.00

Laminated 3/4 double bass, with laminate maple top, back & ribs, durable lacquer finish, 10mm steel endpin, ebony fingerboard, and hardwood tailpiece. Includes soft cover. Available in violin or gamba outline (depending on availability) INCLUDED BVS UPGRADES - BVS set-up - Otto bridge adjusters - Choice of Helicore strings (other strings available at discounted prices)…
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Samuel Shen SB88
$1,895.00

Laminated 3/4 double bass, with laminate maple top, back & ribs, hand-applied oil finish, 10mm steel endpin, ebony fingerboard, and hardwood tailpiece. Includes soft cover. Available in violin or gamba outline (depending on availability). INCLUDED BVS UPGRADES - BVS set-up - Otto bridge adjusters - Choice of Helicore strings (other strings available at discounted prices)…
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Samuel Shen SB88 (5/8)
$1,895.00

Laminated 5/8 double bass, with laminate maple top, back & ribs, hand-applied oil finish, 10mm steel endpin, ebony fingerboard, and hardwood tailpiece. Includes soft cover. INCLUDED BVS UPGRADES - BVS set-up - Otto bridge adjusters - Choice of Helicore strings (other strings available at discounted prices) - BVS 2-year parts & labor warranty included String…
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Samuel Shen SB90
$1,995.00

--SOLD! Check back soon!-- Laminated 3/4 double bass, with laminate spruce top, laminate maple back & ribs, durable lacquer finish, ebony fingerboard, and hardwood tailpiece. INCLUDED BVS UPGRADES - BVS set-up - Despiau bridge with Otto adjusters - Ulsa German endpin - Choice of Helicore strings (other strings available at discounted prices) - BVS 2-year…
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Engelhardt ES1
$2,000.00

-- SOLD! -- This 1981 Engelhardt is in excellent condition! Laminate 3/4 with Kluson machines, upgrade endpin, ebony fittings, and BVS set-up. If you're in the market for a killer Engelhardt, don't miss out on this one! String length: 41.75"
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Engelhardt ES1, 2006
$2,000.00

--SOLD!-- Engelhardt ES1, made in 2006. Laminate bass with ebony fingerboard, ebony tailpiece, and upgraded Gotz German 10mm endpin. Fresh BVS set-up, including fingerboard dressing, brand new adjustable bridge, and SP adjustment. In excellent condition and sounds great! String length: 42"
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Engelhardt ES1 Swingmaster
$2,180.00

-- SOLD Check back soon!-- Limited production! Laminated curly maple top, back, and sides. Comes with ebony fingerboard and tailpiece, BVS set-up with adjustable Despiau bridge and German Ulsa endpin. String length: 42"
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Engelhardt S9 Blonde
$2,200.00

-- SOLD! -- 2001 Engelhardt S9 3/4 size bass. Flamed maple laminate ribs and back, spruce laminate top, with blonde lacquer finish, ebony fingerboard and ebony tailpiece. In like-new condition, with a fresh BVS fingerboard dressing! Includes K&K Double Big Twin pickup and Supernil strings. Consignment. SL: 41.75"
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Engelhardt ES-9 LEFTY!
$2,200.00

Engelhardt ES-9 LEFTY, made in 2005. Laminate 3/4, in excellent condition, with Upton Bass set-up, and Innovation Rockabilly strings. Hard to find Lefty model! Includes soft cover, stand, and buggy. Consignment. String length: 42"
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Engelhardt ES9 Swingmaster Blonde
$2,295.00

--SOLD Check back soon!-- Limited production! Laminated blonde curly maple top, back, and sides. Comes with ebony fingerboard and tailpiece, BVS set-up with adjustable Despiau bridge and German Ulsa endpin. String length: 42"
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Samuel Shen SB100
$2,350.00

-- SOLD! -- Laminated 3/4 double bass, with laminate spruce top, laminate maple back & ribs, hand-applied oil finish, inlaid purfling, Shen French style tuning machines, ebony fingerboard, and hardwood tailpiece. INCLUDED BVS UPGRADES - BVS set-up - Despiau bridge with Otto adjusters - Ulsa German endpin - Choice of Helicore strings (other strings available…
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Juzek Laminate 1950’s
~~$3,000.00~~ $2,500.00

--SOLD!-- John Juzek 3/4 laminate, made in Germany ca. 1950's. With BVS set-up including adjustable bridge. Very good sounding laminate. Comes with Mooradian cover and Ingles stand. Consignment. String length: 41 5/8"
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Engelhardt S-9
$2,500.00

--SOLD!-- Blonde 3/4 ca. 2000, laminated, with flamed maple veneer on the back/ribs, includes new BVS adjustable bridge, new Engelhardt neck, new ebony fingerboard, 10mm endpin. String length: 42"
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Calin Wultur “Laminated Spirit”, 2007
$2,500.00

--SOLD!-- Calin Wultur "Laminated Spirit", used 2007, w/oil varnish. Laminate spruce top and back, solid maple ribs, w/ full BVS set-up. Cover not included. String length: 41.25"
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Late 1800s German 5/8
~~$3,000.00~~ $2,500.00

-- SOLD! -- 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…
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Samuel Eastman VB95
$2,700.00

--SOLD!-- Hybrid gamba model with oil varnish, carved spruce top, laminate mahogany round back & ribs, brass tuning machines, Despiau bridge and BVS setup. A beautiful, easy to play bass with a warm sound! String length 41.25”
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Kay M-1
$2,800.00

--SOLD!-- A 1953 Kay M-1! This bass is in good condition, with original tailpiece (with Kay emblem), and original Kluson tuning machines. Recent BVS work includes new bridge, soundpost adjustment, and seams glued. Also includeds a soft cover! Consignment. String length: 41.5"
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Calin Wultur “Laminated Spirit”, 2012
$2,800.00

-- SOLD!-- Calin Wultur "Laminated Spirit", used 2012, w/oil varnish. Laminate spruce top and back, solid maple ribs, w/ recent BVS set-up. Includes cover, Fishman Full Circle, and Innovation Honey strings! Consignment. String length: 40.75"
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Kay C-1, 1956
$2,800.00

Kay c-1, 1956. Laminate 3/4, with original fingerboard, tailpiece, and Kluson tuning machines. Also features a unique bridge by Tom Kelishek of Asheville, NC! Includes cover, quiver, and Fishman BP100 pickup. Consignment. String length: 41.5"
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1960’s Juzek Laminate
~~$3,700.00~~ $2,900.00

2019 HOLIDAY SALE! Price drop effective November 30 - December 28! Laminate Juzek from the 1960's. All original, in good condition, includes a cover, a set of Thomastik Superflexible strings, and a Fishman pickup. Own a classic Juzek at an affordable price point! Consignment. String length: 42.25"
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Sam Shen SB150 Hybrid
$2,950.00

Hybrid 3/4 double bass, with carved spruce top, laminate maple back & ribs, hand-applied oil finish, ebony fingerboard, and hardwood tailpiece. INCLUDED BVS UPGRADES – BVS set-up – Despiau bridge with Otto adjusters – Ulsa German endpin – Choice of Helicore strings (other strings available at discounted prices) – BVS 2-year parts & labor warranty…
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Sam Shen SB150 Hybrid (Oil) 5/8
$2,950.00

-- SOLD! -- Hybrid 5/8 double bass, with carved spruce top, laminate maple back & ribs, hand-applied oil finish, ebony fingerboard, and hardwood tailpiece. INCLUDED BVS UPGRADES – BVS set-up – Despiau bridge with Otto adjusters – Ulsa German endpin – Choice of Helicore strings (other strings available at discounted prices) – BVS 2-year parts…
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1957 Kay C-1
$3,000.00

--SOLD!-- Kay C-1, 1957, gamba pattern. Includes original Kay tailpiece with emblem, black Kluson tuning machines, and NO neck damage! Sounds great - a real player's bass! Consignment. String length: 41.25
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Kay C-1, 1953
$3,000.00

Kay C-1, made in 1953. Laminate 3/4 with walnut fingerboard, fresh set-up, soft cover, and Fishman BP100 pickup. This one is a boomer! Consignment. String length: 41.75"
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JP Bernard
~~$3,500.00~~ $3,200.00

SALE! French round pernambuco bow, made by JP Bernard, Brussels ca. 1970s. Fully mounted in silver with Parisian eye, and ebony frog. A very well balanced and articulate bow that pulls a big sound! Consignment. 132g
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