SOLD: 3/4 1960s East German ply double bass PRICE DROP
£550
Bedfordshire

rorysmith · March 20, 2019

£500

Great ply 3/4 double bass for sale. I have been told it's from the 1960s and probably East German.

As you can see, she's definitely seen a lot of history and, I like to think, oozes mojo. The endpin and adjustable bridge were fitted new by Bristol Violin Shop about 3 years ago. It's all ply and sounds great. I was using it for slap stuff with guts etc. and it did that really well. I've just strung it with some steels just now and lowered the string height a little and she really sings, lots of lovely mwwwahh and great sustain.

The pick up is a K&K bass max which I can include along with a cheap tappy piezo pickup (used for slap etc) and I also have a lightweight cover/case which isn't hugely padded but will keep the weather off! 🙂

Let me know if you'd like to come and have a look and I'll get the kettle on. (Viewings in MK45 1LH or PM for other options regarding drop off etc)