filey44 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) Hi, I have an old (Circa 1875) German 3/4 flatback double bass for sale. It has just undergone full restoration including new bass bar, tailpiece, end pin, bridge, soundpost, fingerboard re-shoot, new strings, repairing of all cracks etc. Looks and sounds fantastic and would make a fantastic workhorse bass for jazz or classical playing. The luthier (Colin Cross, Buxton violin shop) has guaranteed all of the work for two years which is a massive bonus I think. He valued the bass in its current condition at around £5500 but I'd be happy to sell for £4750 as I need the cash for a studio conversion. The string length is 42". I played the bass for years without realising that quite a lot of work needed doing (naive I know but I was young!). It was only when it started making horrible buzzing noises that I got it looked at and found out that there were a number of open cracks etc and and all the hardware (which was original) needed replacing. I was then forced to buy a new bass whilst the work was being carried and so this one is now surplus to requirements. It now sounds and feels so much better than it ever did when I had it! Never mind...you live and learn! Anyway, I have attached some photos (including a few taken by Colin to show the work that has been carried out). I'm based in Manchester if anyone wants to come over and have a try, or just let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for looking, Pete Edited September 4, 2011 by filey44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I can vouch for Pete as a thoroughly decent chap and a very fine player to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filey44 Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 [quote name='jakesbass' post='1362138' date='Sep 4 2011, 08:10 PM']I can vouch for Pete as a thoroughly decent chap and a very fine player to boot.[/quote] Thanks Jake! I couldn't ask for a better appraisal. Don't believe him about the playing though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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