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Gumtree warning ..but potentail luthiers project?


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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 :)

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