slap_it_hard

Hi Beedster, thanks for pointing out that you felt Bloopdad wasn't being obnoxious, & you're entitled to you're opinion, however he certainly didn't read my ad properly, particularly when I said "SOLID WOOD". Thank you also for your positive feedback on the information in my post, whch I'm more than happy to update as soon as I get a chance.

Bloopdad, firstly, thanks for your clearly obnoxious comment! if you knew anything about double basses you'd know typically vintage instruments from Europe don't say who the maker is. Secondly, if you knew anything about VINTAGE double basses you'd take 1 look at the tuners & know they ARE VINTAGE & so is the bass. Thirdly, the instrument was ORIGINALLY priced at £1400, I put the price down for a sale, it's gone back up & in the interim, prices in general have gone up. Fourthly, I've been playing DOUBLE BASS for well over 20 years & I know what the difference is between a modern & VINTAGE instrument. Fifthly, there's no need to comment on this thread any further unless you'd like to apologise! . Regards slap_it_hard

Vintage solid wood Hungarian bass in good playing condition. Believed to be from around the early to mid 1970's (so I was originally told), especially judging by the quality double bass tuners. You can also tell the bass is old by the endpin assembly. Sounds great & plays very nicely. Recent work done has included a new handmade bridge, fingerboard plane & re-positioned soundpost. The bass has had white handpainted round it to make it stand out more on stage, also lending to a "Rockabilly" or "Vintage" band type of aesthetic. The painting isn't perfect, but does really make the bass pop on stage. The neck has never been broken, unlike many other basses of this age. Comes with a slighy tatty but very useable hard styrofoam case on wheels.

I've done a reasonable amount of research about Alcoas over the years. Don't be fooled by any number you find stamped near the pegboard either.

Just so you know, there are a couple in the UK I know of & I believe an accurate number is more like 586. These are of course very seldomly seen. Good luck with the sale.

Vintage solid wood Hungarian bass in good playing condition. Sounds great & plays nicely. Recent work done has included a new handmade bridge, fingerboard plane & re-positioned soundpost. The neck has never been broken. All of the White is hand painted to make the bass really stand out. Comes with a slighy tatty but very useable hard styrofoam case on wheels.

Hiya, The neck was reset at the same angle it was originally at & the bass plays absolutely beautifully & sounds terrific.

Still for sale with price drop guys!

Lovely 3/4 size 1970s 0r 1980s Hungarian double bass. Very well bulit, with solid sides & laminated front & back. Absolutely gorgeous, mellow well rounded tone & a great sustain. Set up with Thomastic double bass strings. No breaks or repairs & plays wonderfully.

Hiya, Yes please, I'm definitely a good home! Regards, Markus

What an awesome deal...If I didn't have 3 BF cabs, I'd have this too!