Cathode_Follower Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Just spotted this bass back up for sale on Gumtree currently at £350: https://www.gumtree.com/p/double-bass/artia-excelsior-double-bass-3-4-jazz-size/1214834452 I viewed this bass last month and pretty much everything that could be wrong with it is wrong with it. Bristol Violin Shop estimated repairs would be in excess of £1500. Anyone thinking of snagging a steal on a nice old B&H import should steer well clear. This bass is more or less worthless. However if there's anyone out there with the time and skills, it might be worth making an offer as the body seems solid and from what I gather they're a great quality ply bass. It's just damn-well everything else that's knackered. Happy to go into further detail on the issues if anyone's interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 It looks like the peg box is coming off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathode_Follower Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Yes, clearly had a bad fall at some point - the neck needs resetting + new bridge too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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