Featured Basses
Giuseppe Zamberti, ca. 1930s
$32,000.00A 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…
Bohemian ca. 1880s
$12,000.00Bohemian 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, 2012
$5,400.00Shen 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…
Nick Lloyd 7/8, 2020
$40,000.00Another 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,…
Nick Lloyd 3/4, 2019
$40,000.00A 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…
Lemur Music “Venice”, 2018
$5,900.00Designed 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 Mittenwald, ca. 1850s
$18,000.00$16,500.00German 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…
Stevenson Flight Trunk
$2,000.00Used 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, Standard #5 (Round Back)
$6,800.00Calin 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"
Kolstein “Liandro di Vacenza”
$10,000.00$8,800.00Botti 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"
Robert Chambers, 1985
$32,000.00$30,000.00A 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…
Calin Wultur “Hybrid Spirit”
$3,995.00Hybrid 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"
Collin-Mezin, ca. 1930s
$18,000.00$16,500.00Collin-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
$1,399.00$1,299.00Acoustic 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
$1,099.00Acoustic 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 SL Combo
$1,099.00$999.00Acoustic 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!
Roger Lotte
$5,500.00$4,900.00French 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…
Pierre-Yves Fuchs
$6,500.00$5,750.00French 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…
Thomas and George Martin Concert Model 4/4
$15,000.00$13,500.00Martin 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, ca. 1950s
$10,000.00$7,400.00John 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…
Vilho Arvi, 1971
$20,000.00$18,000.00A 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…
Lakeburg & Baer, 2000
$30,000.00$21,000.00A 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! …
Samuel Shen SB200 Mirecourt
$5,400.00Carved 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 FlyAway “Liberty Belle”
$7,500.00$6,500.00Lemur 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…
Wilhelm Klier, 2001
$8,500.00Fully-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"
Shen SB150 Hybrid 5/8 (flatback)
$2,950.00Hybrid 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. Pfretzschner
$9,000.00G.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…
Sam Shen SB150 Hybrid
$2,950.00Hybrid 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…
Samuel Shen SB80
$1,795.00Laminated 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)…
Samuel Shen SB88
$1,895.00** 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…
All Basses
Acoustic Image UpShot SL Combo
$1,099.00$999.00Acoustic 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
$1,099.00Acoustic 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 DoubleShot Combo
$1,399.00$1,299.00Acoustic 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…
Samuel Shen SB80
$1,795.00Laminated 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)…
Samuel Shen SB88
$1,895.00** 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…
Samuel Shen SB88 (5/8)
$1,895.00-- 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)…
Samuel Shen SB90
$1,995.00Laminated 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…
Stevenson Flight Trunk
$2,000.00Used 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
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"
Samuel Shen SB100
$2,350.00Laminated 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…
Shen SB150 hybrid USED 2013
$2,500.00-- 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…
Kay C-1, 1969
$3,000.00$2,800.00-- 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…
Sam Shen SB150 Hybrid
$2,950.00Hybrid 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…
Shen SB150 Hybrid 5/8 (flatback)
$2,950.00Hybrid 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…
Sam Shen SB180 Hybrid
$3,495.00--SOLD!-- Hybrid 3/4 double bass, with carved spruce top, laminate flamed 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 &…
Calin Wultur “Hybrid Spirit”
$3,995.00Hybrid 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"
Chadwick Folding Bass – SB150 Hybrid
$4,200.00$3,995.00-- SOLD! -- Chadwick Folding Bass/Shen SB150 Hybrid made in 2012. Used regularly for touring by a prominent artist, but still in very good condition with recent BVS set-up work. Includes Fishman Full Circle pickup, bow quiver, and fiberglass flight trunk. Coming in just under 50 lb, this one is ready for the road! Learn…
Kay S-1
$4,000.00--SOLD!-- A mint condition 1965 Kay, 3/4, model S-1! This bass is in excellent condition, with only a few minor cosmetic blemishes. Real purfling, carved scroll, original tailpiece (with Kay emblem), and original Kluson tuning machines. Also included is the original Kay canvas cover! Consignment. String length: 41.5"
German Laminate Removable Neck
$4,000.00--SOLD!-- 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"
Eastman VB305 (used)
$4,000.00-- SOLD! -- Eastman VB305 3/4, made in 2002. Fully carved with spruce top, poplar back/ribs. Originally sold and set-up by BVS, includes recent set-up work, adjustable bridge, antiqued Rubner machines, Kaplan strings, and C-extension with all stops! String length: 41.75
Kay S8, 1952
$4,000.00-- SOLD!-- 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"
Lemur Music “Liberty Belle”
$4,200.00--SOLD!-- Lemur Music Liberty Belle, 3/4 hybrid. Flamed maple laminate ribs and back, with fully carved spruce top. BVS set-up, with antiqued Rubner tuning machines. This bass has a huge sound and would be equally at home in an orchestral or jazz setting. It is also super light, making it an ideal instrument for the…
Shen SB200 (used)
$4,200.00-- SOLD! -- 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:…
Kay M-1B, 1953
$4,250.00-- SOLD! -- An exceptional example of a blonde Kay bass! Laminate 3/4 size, with spruce veneer top, and figured maple veneer on the back and sides. Still retains the original rosewood fingerboard/tailpiece, and Kulson tuning machines. This bass is punchy, warm, and exactly what you would want to hear in a Kay. Best of…
Samuel Shen SB200 Flat-back Willow
$4,500.00Check 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 parts…
Samuel Shen SB200 Round-back Willow
$4,800.00New model for 2018! Violin corner or gamba corner, carved 3/4 double bass, with spruce top, willow ribs and willow back, hand-applied oil finish, ebony fingerboard, and ebony tailpiece. Available in violin or gamba outline (depending on availability). INCLUDED BVS UPGRADES – BVS set-up – Despiau bridge with Otto adjusters – Ulsa German endpin –…
Roger Lotte
$5,500.00$4,900.00French 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…
Gibson B-135
$6,000.00$5,400.00--SOLD!!-- What a rare opportunity to offer this Gibson B-135 double bass! This is a 3/4 laminate blonde model, made in Kalamazoo, MI ca.1940. Includes 3-piece neck, hand-carved scroll, single unit Kluson tuners, and the original Gibson tailpiece and endpin. Don't pass up this piece of American musical history! Consignment.
Samuel Shen SB200 Mirecourt
$5,400.00Carved 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…
Shen SB200 Gemunder, 2012
$5,400.00Shen 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…
Rumano Solano, 1998
$5,500.00--SOLD!-- 1998 Rumano Solano, made in Severna Park, MD. French gamba pattern, 3/4 size, fully carved with Red Cedar top and Maple flatback/ribs. This bass offers a warm, quick response and very accessible dimensions. Includes cover and bow quiver. An incredible package deal for a fully carved bass! Consignment. String Length: 41"
Pierre-Yves Fuchs
$6,500.00$5,750.00French 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…
Samuel Shen SB200 Rogeri Willow
$5,850.00--SOLD!-- 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 parts & labor…
Lemur Music “Venice”, 2018
$5,900.00Designed 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…
Samuel Shen 7/8 Gemunder 5-string Double Bass
$6,100.00$5,995.00-- SOLD! -- 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. Not for the faint of heart -- this one rattles the windows! INCLUDED BVS UPGRADES – BVS set-up – Despiau bridge with Otto adjusters – Ulsa German endpin – Choice…
Samuel Shen SB200 Rogeri Willow
$6,195.00--SOLD!-- Carved 3/4 double bass, with carved spruce top, carved willow ribs and round-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 parts & labor…
Lemur Music “Venice” 5/8
$6,500.00$6,200.00-- SOLD!-- Lemur Music Venice Teatro, 5/8 carved. Fully carved spruce top, with maple ribs and round back BVS set-up, with antiqued Rubner tuning machines. This bass is super light, making it an ideal instrument for the advanced student or gigging professional in a jazz or orchestral setting! Lemur cover included. String length: 40.5"
Calin Wultur, Standard #5 (Flat Back)
$6,300.00-- SOLD! -- Calin Wultur Gamba, standard #5 model. Fully carved 3/4 with spruce top, poplar flat 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"
Samuel Shen SB200 Busetto
$6,350.00-- SOLD! -- NEW for 2020! Carved 3/4 double bass in an elegant Busetto pattern. Fully carved spruce top, carved maple ribs and round-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…
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…
Lemur Music FlyAway “Liberty Belle”
$7,500.00$6,500.00Lemur 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…
PW Bryant
$7,500.00$6,750.00--SOLD!-- 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…
Calin Wultur, Carcassi #5
$6,800.00-- SOLD! Check back soon! -- Fully carved large 3/4, with spruce top, maple back/ribs, and maple neck. These basses feature excellent craftsmanship and a tasteful oil varnish. Come complete with a BVS set up, adjustable bridge, ebony fittings, New Harmony Music 1/2" carbon fiber endpin, and Rubner tuning machines. String length: 41.5"
John Juzek ca. 1930s
$6,800.00-- SOLD -- 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…
Calin Wultur, Corsini
$6,800.00-- SOLD! -- Calin Wultur Corsini standard #5 model. Fully carved 3/4 with spruce top, maple back, ribs, and 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: 41.5"
Calin Wultur, Standard #5 (Round Back)
$6,800.00Calin 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"
Calin Wultur Corsini Elite #5
$8,000.00$7,200.00--SOLD!-- Corsini Elite #5 - Fully carved, European-made round back, 3/4. Aged Carpathian maple back & sides, spruce top, with German spirit varnish. Upgraded antiqued Rubner tuning machines, Kolstein style rosewood adjusters & Onyx rosewood endpin. String length: 40.5 in.
Czech Bass ca. 1920s
$8,000.00$7,200.00--SOLD!-- Fully-carved 3/4, made in Czechoslovakia ca.1920's. Spruce top with maple ribs, round-back, and scroll, with unique faux-flame. Bass is in good condition with a fresh BVS fingerboard dressing, bridge re-arching, and set-up. Consignment. String length: 41.75"
Samuel Shen SB800 Mirecourt
$7,350.00--SOLD!-- Carved 3/4 double bass, with carved spruce top, carved highly-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 prices) – BVS 2-year parts &…
John Juzek 7/8, ca. 1950s
$10,000.00$7,400.00John 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…
German 1920’s
$7,500.00--SOLD!-- Fully-carved German 3/4, ca. 1920's. Spruce top, maple flatback/ribs, beech neck/scroll. BVS top-off restoration in 2018, including edge doubling, top and rib cleats, new back bracing, new fingerboard, and new adjustable bridge. Ready for a new owner! String length: 41 5/8"
Bob Swanson, Pittsburgh ca. 1960s
$8,000.00$7,500.00--SOLD!-- A rare opportunity to own a unique Bob Swanson double bass. Seemingly, there are no two that are alike and were built by Swanson in Pittsburgh, PA. This bass was played for many years in several professional orchestras around the country, and has a huge sound! Constructed in a quasi-laminate style, with a factory…
Lemur Music “Catalina” 7/8
$7,500.00--SOLD! Check back soon!-- New to the Southeast, we now offer the Lemur Music "Catalina" bass! Fully carved 7/8 size, with spruce top and maple back, sides, and ribs. BVS set-up with adjustable bridge, ebony fittings, Onyx endpin, and antiqued Rubner tuning machines. Huge sound with a very manageable string length! String length: 41.25"
French Double Bass
$14,000.00$7,600.00--SOLD!!-- French workshop bass, ca. 1890. Traditional pear/gamba shape, 3/4 size, with spruce top, fruit-wood ribs, sycamore back and neck, and classic French machines. Center strip on the back added at a later date. Would be a great orchestral or jazz bass! Motivated seller! Consignment. String length: 41 7/8
Emanuel Wilfer #10
$12,000.00$7,800.00-SOLD!- Fully carved bass from the fourth generation German workshop of Roland Wilfer. Easy response and play-ability, superior tone quality and balanced sound color are the trademarks of the Wilfer basses – the #10 is no exception. Crafted with well seasoned European tone woods – spruce top, maple back & ribs, hand-applied varnish, Ulsa brass…
Calin Wultur Elite #5
$8,000.00-- SOLD! Check back soon! -- 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…
John Juzek, 1968
$8,000.00--SOLD!-- A rare chance to get an impeccable 3/4 size Juzek bass at an affordable price! This bass is in amazing condition and looks like new, with that classic Juzek sound. Fully-carved spruce top with maple ribs and back. Fresh BVS set-up including FB dressing and new BVS adjustable bridge. Includes soft cover. Consignment. String…
Calin Wultur Panormo
$8,000.00--SOLD!-- Calin Wultur Panormo Elite #5, from the Wultur workshop in Reghin, Romania. Roundback 3/4, with spruce top, poplar sides and back, and oil varnish. BVS set-up with adjustable bridge and upgrade German 10mm endpin. These are high-quality carved basses at very affordable price points! SL: 41 3/8"
1930’s German Flatback
$9,000.00$8,100.00--SOLD!-- Fully carved German flatback from the 1930's. Spruce top with maple ribs and back, and beech neck/scroll. BVS completed a top-off restoration in 2017 including a new bass bar, soundpost patch, top cleats, half-edging, adjustable bridge, fingerboard, soundpost, and fresh set-up. This bass sounds incredible and would fit really well in a jazz or…
Wilhelm Klier, 2001
$8,500.00Fully-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"
Kolstein “Liandro di Vacenza”
$10,000.00$8,800.00Botti 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"
G.A. Pfretzschner
$9,000.00G.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…
German 3/4, ca. 1900
$9,000.00--SOLD!-- Fully carved 3/4 bass made in Germany, ca. 1900. Wide grain spruce top, with flamed maple round back, ribs, and scroll. Recent BVS work, including maple bridge, fingerboard dressing, varnish touch-up, K&K Bass Max pickup, and Helicore Hybrid strings. This bass has tons of character and that classic jazz growl! Includes canvas cover and…
John Juzek, Prague 1939
$9,500.00--SOLD!-- A classic 3/4 Juzek, labeled 1939 Prague, #401. Fully carved spruce top, Maple back and ribs, with German tuning plates and machines. This bass recently had carbon fiber rods installed in the neck by BVS, for extra stability and improved response! Consignment. String Length: 43"
John Juzek, ca. 1950’s
$10,000.00$9,750.00-- SOLD!! -- 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"
German 5/8 “Copy of Nicolas Amati”
$10,000.00--SOLD!-- German 5/8 roundback, ca. 1900, with fine spruce top and maple back, ribs, neck/scroll. Nicely sloped shoulders for easy accessibility in the upper registers! Big sound in a small package - would be ideal for the serious player of smaller stature. Includes Mooradian cover. Consignment. String length: 40"
Mittenwald Bass, ca. 1860s
$12,000.00$10,000.00--SOLD!-- Fully carved 3/4, with spruce top, flamed maple roundback and ribs. Neck and lower bouts are not original to the instrument and were replaced at a later date. Bass has a warm, punchy sound - would be a great jazz or orchestra bass! Includes custom compensated Pecanic tailpiece and soft canvas cover. Consignment.
Tyrolean, 5/8 ca.1880’s
$10,000.00--SOLD!-- Fully-carved 5/8 size flatback, of Tyrolean origin ca. 1880s. BVS completed a total top-off restoration in 2018, including new back bracing, new bass bar, new neck block, neck reset, new fingerboard, new adjustable bridge, and more! If you're looking for a professional quality bass of smaller stature, look no further! Big sound in a…
Rumano Solano, 2000
$10,000.00-- SOLD! -- Made in Severna Park, MD in 2000. Fully carved with spruce top, maple back/ribs/scroll, and Sloane tuning machines. Large bottom bouts give lots of low end, while narrow upper bouts allow for ease of playing in all registers. BIG sound! Includes soft cover. Consignment. String length: 41.75"
German 3/4, ca. 1900
$12,000.00$10,800.00--SOLD!-- Fully-carved 3/4 double bass, made in Germany ca. 1900. Carved spruce top, maple ribs and back. Top-off restoration completed at BVS in 2017, including a new bass bar, neck reset, edge doubling, and fingerboard. BVS set-up with new adjustable bridge, German Ulsa 10mm endpin, and cable tailgut. Everything has been taken care of and…
John Juzek, ca. 1920s
$12,000.00-SOLD!- We've repaired and sold many Juzek basses over the years, but this is one of the nicest that we've seen. A "Master Art Copy" made in the 1920s, it features a spruce top, highly flamed maple back and sides, and engraved single plate tuning machines. It sounds as good as it looks and won't…
Bohemian ca. 1880s
$12,000.00Bohemian 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…
August Gemunder & Sons 1912
$15,000.00$12,500.00--SOLD!-- A beautiful and well-kept example from the Gemunder & Sons shop, NYC. Small 3/4, fully-carved flatback model that is very accessible for a smaller player. Recent top-off restoration at BVS, including back bracing, bottom block, top cracks, BVS bridge, and fingerboard dressing. Consignment. String Length: 40.75"
Thomas and George Martin Concert Model 3/4
$15,000.00$13,500.00ON SALE DURING THE MONTH OF MAY - FINANCING AVAILABLE! Martin 3/4 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…
Thomas and George Martin Concert Model 4/4
$15,000.00$13,500.00Martin 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…
Johann Gottleb Pfretzschner
$15,000.00$14,000.00--SOLD!-- Fully carved 7/8 size bass, labeled "Johann Gottleb Pfretzschner, 1778", made ca. 1890s in Germany. Fine, straight grain spruce top, with lightly figured maple ribs, back, and neck. Fresh set-up work completed by BVS in 2018, including fingerboard dressing, new adjustable bridge, and soundpost adj. A beautiful bass that was played professionally in Philadelphia,…
Josef Rubner, ca. 1900
$15,000.00--SOLD!-- Josef Rubner 3/4 size bass, made ca. 1900 in Markneukirchen, Germany. Fully-carved with spruce top, maple ribs and maple round back. Top-off restoration by BVS in 2018, including new bass bar, soundpost patch, minor edge replacement, new soundpost, new adjustable bridge, new fingerboard, new Gotz endpin, and cosmetic touch-up. This bass is a cannon…
Bjorn Stoll, 2016
$16,000.00-- SOLD! -- Bjorn Stoll, made in Erlbach, Germany 2016. Fully carved 7/8 "Corleone" model. Spruce top, maple back, ribs, neck/scroll with tastefully antiqued oil varnish. Includes Rubner tuning machines and a BVS installed chromatic C extension. This bass has a BIG sound and would compliment any orchestra section nicely - it's ready to go!…
Collin-Mezin, ca. 1930s
$18,000.00$16,500.00Collin-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…
German Mittenwald, ca. 1850s
$18,000.00$16,500.00German 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…
1800’s Viennese Double Bass
$18,750.00$16,875.00--SOLD!-- Gorgeous fully carved flatback with highly arched top, ca. 1800. This is a small bass with a seasoned, dark sound, perfect for a smaller player. Comes with Sloane Italian handle tuners, Mooradian Custom cover, and Laborie endpin. Consignment. String length: 39.125"
Vilho Arvi, 1971
$20,000.00$18,000.00A 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…
Marcel Aert, 1962
$25,000.00$18,500.00-- SOLD! -- 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:…
Lakeburg & Baer, 2000
$30,000.00$21,000.00A 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! …
Seth Kimmel, 2014
$21,500.00-- SOLD -- 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 a warm…
Robert Chambers, 1985
$32,000.00$30,000.00A 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…
Giuseppe Zamberti, ca. 1930s
$32,000.00A 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…
Ezio Tanzi, Ascoli Piceno, Italy 1968
$34,000.00--SOLD!-- An excellent 3/4 size bass made by modern Italian Luthier, Ezio Tanzi in 1968. Fully-carved with spruce top, unfigured poplar flatback and matching poplar ribs. 2019 overhaul by BVS, including a brand new fingerboard and set-up. Big sound and very playable - would make an excellent orchestral instrument! Consignment. String length: 42.25"
Nick Lloyd 7/8, 2020
$40,000.00Another 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,…
Nick Lloyd 3/4, 2019
$40,000.00A 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…