Boosey and Hawkes 'Artia' 3/4 size Double Bass £950

[bigalbailey]

[attachment=195828:untitled.jpg][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I am selling my [/font][/color][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Boosey & Hawkes[/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] "Artia" 3/4 size Double Bass. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I bought it last year and has been owned by a couple of Basschat members I believe.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The bass does not come with a[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] bow, but It has a "Theodore" padded gig-bag w[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]hich cost around £60 and a new stand (worth £40) that I bought in September, these will both be sold along with the bass, [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]From previous information given to me I am quoting the original text (If Marc doesn't mind)....[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]"It dates, I believe from around 1980 -[/font][/color][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and[/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] for an instrument of this age, it has a few knocks & dings - which is only to be expected[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]However, none of these bumps have any effect on the playability or sound[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I have tried to picture the main ones, which are on the edges [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]TBH - these look worse repairs in the photos than they actually are[/font][/color]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and the[/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]re are no cracks or other concerns[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The fingerboard is ebony (not another dyed wood) [/font][/color][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and it looks and [/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]sounds beautiful[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif], it is strung with Innovation Silver Slap strings[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]NB. These Eastern European DB's are not like the modern Chinese laminate Db's [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]They really are high quality construction[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Though less lively than a solid carved bass - it's a loud, really warm sound"[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I do not wish to post this so this is collection only from Caerphilly area in South Wales. [/font][/color][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]I'm selling the bass as I'm really a guitar/mandolin/ukulele player and I'm going to stick to what I do best, I love the bass though and will be sorry to sell. [/color][/font]

[Marc S]

I can confirm that this is a fabulous instrument
Lovely condition for its' age
Beautiful to look at and play
With a lovely warm sound

GLWTS Al

[bigalbailey]

Thanks Marc.

[sarah thomas]

It's Bertha! This bass got me started in the DB world before Marc wheedled her out of my hands, which admittedly were full of a German flatback. A lovely bass which deserves to be played. Good luck with the sale.

[bigalbailey]

Thank you Sarah, I'm glad to have the previous owners also adding these comments. The bass is in the same condition as when I bought it from Marc. Many thanks.

[bigalbailey]

Just wish to add that this is still available for sale.

Thanks

Al

[bigalbailey]

This has now sold on the forum. Bertha is on the move again now. Many thanks.

[bigalbailey]

This has now sold on the forum. Bertha is on the move again now. Many thanks.

[Marc S]

Glad to hear she has gone somewhere she'll be played
Fabulous bass

[andybass23]

Absolutely loving this bass al, the strings are amazing. I see why you previous owners chipped in to sing its praise

[Marc S]

Glad you're enjoying it andybass23
It's a beautiful bass, with lovely,warm, rich tones

I missed this bass as soon as I sold it to Al
But needs must,as ever....

Just glad she ended up somewhere she'll be played
Good luck, and look after her! lol

PS. Mods need to close this thread now please...
Ta

[sarah thomas]

Oh, I dunno, Marc. We could see how long we can keep it going with praise of Bertha the Cool. I cried when you bought her from me, even though she just stood there in the spare room not getting played. And she started off a good friendship between our families too. Pretty cool.

[bassace]

No, why not keep it going for a while; I know how you must feel, Sarah. I sold one of mine a few years ago and in all the euphoria of acquiring new ones I lost sight/touch of it completely, which now irks me. Very soon I'll be selling one of mine again and this time I'll keep in touch with the buyer - and try not to cry when it goes. DBs are like family, they have feelings too.

Edited August 18, 2015 by bassace

[Marc S]

Actually, you both have a point
Or perhaps we need a separate thread, which helps previous owners keep in touch
as to what is happening with their DB?

I'm so sorry you cried Sarah - I would never have wished to upset such a lovely person
There was a tear in the corner of my eye, when I sold her too...
Because of course, I had played her at mine & Mrs S' wedding
Mrs S was also sad to see her go

Bertha seems to have tugged on so many peoples heart strings!
A great looking, sounding & feeling bass - she just has a personality of her own

But you can't keep them all
Especially if, like me, you keep upgrading / buying more etc etc

[sarah thomas]

Well, I'm sure my weeping was cathartic - and totally unexpected. I hadn't realised how attached I'd become. But like Mr Bassman says, we are but custodians of these glorious instruments. I plan to be the custodian of the wonderful Geraldine for some time yet.