[b]Bryant Double Bass Soloist Model[/b]
Up for sale is my Paul Bryant Double Bass, soloist model.
Paul is well known for making fantastic double basses in the English/Italian style and has recently retired. I’ve been fortunate to commission and own 3 of his basses and each one has been amazing and a delight to play!
Recently I had a opportunity to purchase a Pollmann bass and unfortunately I don’t really have room for 2 basses, so regrettably the Bryant has to find a new home.
Paul describes his soloist model as,
“A great little bass, with classic Italian styling, good for Arco work, jazz, or general gigging. Compact and easy to transport, but with a big sound, a very versatile bass.”
I’ve used this bass in all kinds of settings, big classical symphonies, chamber music, solo recitals, recordings, jazz groups of all sorts and music theatre/pit work and I’ve always been very happy with how great it sounds and plays. Also I’m amazed at how the bass holds up against others that are bigger and much more expensive.
The particulars for this one are as follows:
length of back: 43”
string length: 41”
rib depth: 8 1/2” (8 3/4’s at the widest point on the lower bout)
upper bout: 20”
lower bout: 25 1/2”
varnish is red, golden, brown
swell back of lightly flamed maple (most of Paul’s basses are flat back and plainer wood)
sides of medium flame maple
neck and scroll of highly flamed maple
front of medium grained Sitka spruce
comes with a certificate of authenticity
Paul recently valued the bass at £7000.
Sale price is [s][b]£6750[/b][/s] [b]New Price £6250[/b] (sorry no trades)
Other soloist models do come up for sale from time to time at slightly lower prices but this particular one has several more things going for it; swell back rather than flat (costs a lot more to make in the first place), much more flamed wood than is usual for a Bryant bass, it’s been played in a lot and the sound has really matured, improvement works by Malcolm Healey, and in his recent valuation Paul said that this bass was ‘one of the better ones’.
The bass comes with a David Gage Realist pick up installed and a light soft case.
You’re very welcome to come over and try the bass and any questions please do ask.
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Thanks for looking