A 20th century Italian bass ca. 1930s, attributed to Giuseppe Zamberti (1893-1974 Vicenza, Italy). Spruce top, poplar ribs, beech back, and poplar scroll. constructed using an elegant design that incorporated beautifully sloping shoulders, this bass is amazingly fun to play yet, still has a huge, clear tonal center and rich deep sound. Consignment. A pupil…
Fully carved 7/8, with spruce top and maple back/ribs. Fresh strings, endpin, tailgut, and setup work. This one has a HUGE sound and would make an excellent jazz instrument! Consignment. String length: 42.25"
Fully carved German bass made ca. 1960s. Spruce top, maple back, ribs, and scroll. Fresh BVS set-up, and new endpin makes this one ready to roll -- these mid-century German basses can be faithful bullet-proof companions! Consignment. String length: 42"
Bohemian 3/4 ca. 1880s, spruce top, maple back and ribs, beech scroll. Complete BVS restoration in 2020, including new bassbar, new neck block, top crack repair, responsive back bracing, new fingerboard, new adjustable bridge, and total set-up. This one sounds fantastic with a big, warm sound, and super easy response. If you're in the market…
Shen SB200 Gemunder 7/8 size, made in 2012. Fully carved with spruce top, willow flatback/ribs, and maple neck/scroll. These basses are an excellent value that pack big sound for an affordable price. This one was originally set-up and sold through our shop, and it's ready to roll! Consignment. String length: 42" FINANCING AVAILABLE! Noteworthy Credit…
Another fantastic instrument by American bass maker, Nick Lloyd, Cincinnati, OH 2020. The outline of Nick's basses are his own elegant design, a result of much thought and careful calculation, which combines playability and powerful response. This one features a spruce top, book matched walnut flatback, figured walnut ribs, and maple neck/scroll. Includes chromatic c-extension,…
A gorgeous instrument by American bass maker, Nick Lloyd, Cincinnati, OH 2019. This is Nick's smaller 3/4 model which is insanely comfortable, with excellent proportions and a short string length. It features a spruce top, curly maple flatback and ribs, maple neck/scroll -- all with tasteful antiquing. Includes chromatic c-extension, Rubner tuning machines, and custom…
A phenomenal 18th century Italian instrument labeled and attributed to Marcus Antonius Cerin, Venice 1781. Cerin descended from a line of great Venetian makers including Anselmo Bellosio, Giorgio Serafin, and Gofriller -- he was truly one of the last classical Venetian makers. This particular instrument was constructed of a beautiful wide grain spruce top table,…
Designed by the fine folks at Lemur Music, the Venice is a 5/8 fully carved bass with spruce top and maple back/ribs/scroll, and upgraded antiqued Rubner tuning machines. The manageable proportions make this the ultimate gigging bass or an instrument for folks of smaller stature. Best of all, it weighs in at under 20lb! Includes…
German 3/4 ca. 1850s. High quality construction, not your average shop bass! Straight grain spruce top, with highly flamed flatback and ribs. Played professionally in the Richmond Symphony for several decades. Brand new BVS adjustable bridge, fingerboard dressing, and misc repair work. This would be an orchestral workhorse OR a killer jazz bass if you're…
Used Stevenson flight trunk for 3/4 or 7/8 double bass, ca. 1998. Made from heavy duty fiberglass, this trunk features a unique elastic strapping system (just replaced) to secure the lid during transport, several convenient handles, and industrial wheels for easy maneuverability. Made in England. Consignment. http://stevensoncases.co.uk/bass.htm
Calin Wultur Gamba, standard #5 model. Fully carved 3/4 with spruce top, poplar back/ribs, maple neck/scroll, hand applied oil varnish, with tastefully light antiquing. Includes complete BVS set-up with adjustable bridge, New Harmony Music carbon fiber endpin, and Rubner tuning machines. String length: 41"
Botti Master Art model B800, made in 2007 for the Kolstein Shop. Fully carved 3/4 with spruce top and maple back, ribs, and scroll. In like-new condition with a big, open sound! Includes Kolstein cover, quiver, pickup, and stroller. Consignment. String length: 41.25"
-- SOLD! -- Kay S-1 made in 1967. Laminate 3/4 with ebony fittings, inlaid purfling, carved scroll, and Kluson tuning machines. Includes soft cover. Consignment. String length: 41.75"
A stunning copy of Gary Karr's "Amati" bass, made by Robert Chambers in Pennsylvania, 1985. Beautiful spruce top with highly-flamed big leaf maple ribs/back. This would make an exceptional solo bass or chamber instrument for any professional bassist. Includes Mooradian cover and NHM carbon fiber angled endpin. Consignment. String length: 41" FINANCING AVAILABLE! Noteworthy Credit…
Czech made Lidl 3/4 hybrid, made ca. 1990s. Fully carved spruce top, laminate ribs and back. Lacquer finish, chrome tuning machines, and soft cover. These are very durable and dependable European instruments! Consignment. 41.5" String length
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"
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"
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"
Collin-Mezin bass, made in France ca. 1930s. 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…
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…
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…
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!
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 and…
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 personal…
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.
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
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
Martin 4/4 Concert model, 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" FINANCING AVAILABLE! Noteworthy Credit Union is…
John Juzek 7/8 size, ca. 1950s. Fully carved, with spruce top and maple ribs/roundback. Includes Cushy cover. Consignment. String length: 43.25" 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 personal needs of artists and…
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…
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"
A gorgeous 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 deal for the auditioning bassist! …
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…
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 string height via the pivoting neck system - so no need…
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"
Hybrid 5/8 double bass, with carved spruce top, laminate maple flatback & 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…
G.A. Pfretszchner 7/8 size, ca. 1930s. Fully-carved, spruce top, maple round back and ribs. Recently overhauled at BVS with a new false nut, fingerboard dressing, edge work, and new BVS adjustable bridge. This bass is currently set up for jazz and will hold its own in any big brass section -- What a cannon! Includes…
Hybrid 3/4 double bass, with carved spruce top, laminate maple back & ribs, hand-applied oil finish, ebony fingerboard, and hardwood tailpiece. Available in violin or gamba outline (depending on availability). INCLUDED BVS UPGRADES – BVS set-up – Despiau bridge with Otto adjusters – Ulsa German endpin – Choice of Helicore strings (other strings available at…
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)…
** Our best-selling Shen bass! ** 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…
-- SOLD! -- Hybrid gamba model with oil varnish, carved spruce top, laminate maple round back & ribs, brass tuning machines, Despiau bridge and BVS setup. An easy to play bass with a warm sound. String length: 41"
A phenomenal 18th century Italian instrument labeled and attributed to Marcus Antonius Cerin, Venice 1781. Cerin descended from a line of great Venetian makers including Anselmo Bellosio, Giorgio Serafin, and Gofriller -- he was truly one of the last classical Venetian makers. This particular instrument was constructed of a beautiful wide grain spruce top table,…
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!
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…
-- SOLD! -- Used laminate 3/4 double bass, made in 2013. Laminate maple top, back & ribs, durable lacquer finish, 10mm steel endpin, ebony fingerboard, and hardwood tailpiece. Includes Spirocore strings and soft cover. String length: 41.5 inches
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…
--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.
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.
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)…
** Our best-selling Shen bass! ** 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…
-- SOLD - contact us for special orders! -- 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)…
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 parts & labor warranty…
-- SOLD! -- Engelhardt M1, made in 1991. Laminate 3/4 with spruce veneer top and flamed maple veneer back. BVS set-up including new adjustable bridge, upgraded ebony fingerboard, new 10mm endpin, neck reset, and fresh strings. This one is ready to roll! SL: 41.75"
-- SOLD! -- Kay S-1 made in 1967. Laminate 3/4 with ebony fittings, inlaid purfling, carved scroll, and Kluson tuning machines. Includes soft cover. Consignment. String length: 41.75"
Used Stevenson flight trunk for 3/4 or 7/8 double bass, ca. 1998. Made from heavy duty fiberglass, this trunk features a unique elastic strapping system (just replaced) to secure the lid during transport, several convenient handles, and industrial wheels for easy maneuverability. Made in England. Consignment. http://stevensoncases.co.uk/bass.htm
-- 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"
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"
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. Available in violin or gamba outline (depending on availability). INCLUDED BVS UPGRADES - BVS set-up - Despiau bridge with Otto adjusters - Ulsa German endpin - Choice…
--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"
Czech made Lidl 3/4 hybrid, made ca. 1990s. Fully carved spruce top, laminate ribs and back. Lacquer finish, chrome tuning machines, and soft cover. These are very durable and dependable European instruments! Consignment. 41.5" String length
-- SOLD! -- Hybrid 3/4 bass, made in 2013, with fully carved spruce top, laminate maple back and ribs. Features oil varnish, upgrade 10mm steel endpin, and a rare gamba outline! Originally set-up, sold and maintained at BVS. These basses don't come along used very often and this one sounds great as a jazz bass…
--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”
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"
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"
--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"
-- SOLD! -- Kay C-1, 1969 - last year of production! This bass was one of the final made during the Kay bass legacy, which stretched for over 30 years. This is a particularly clean example, with no neck or body damage, edges are intact. The bass also retains the original fingerboard, tailpiece, and Kluson…
-- SOLD! -- Kay C-1 made in 1952. Laminate 3/4 with original finish, fingerboard, tailpiece, and Kluson tuning machines. Brand new BVS adjustable bridge! Includes Spirocore strings, stand, bow, and soft cover. Consignment. String length: 41.75"
Hybrid 3/4 double bass, with carved spruce top, laminate maple back & ribs, hand-applied oil finish, ebony fingerboard, and hardwood tailpiece. Available in violin or gamba outline (depending on availability). INCLUDED BVS UPGRADES – BVS set-up – Despiau bridge with Otto adjusters – Ulsa German endpin – Choice of Helicore strings (other strings available at…
Hybrid 5/8 double bass, with carved spruce top, laminate maple flatback & 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…
--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
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
-- SOLD! -- 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"
