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"