Selmer 1/2 size Double Bass - *SOLD* £650 South Cumbria

[Sambrook]

I've only owned this for two months, bought from Ash of this parish. Oddly, I have to sell it for the same reason Ash did- left hand problems. Not the fault of the bass, just work-related RSI in my wrist. I didn't think it would be as much of a problem as it has turned out to be...

 

A sad sale, as it sounds lovely. Gut strings on the D and G chock full of tone. It has a lovely warm overall tone.

Selmer, mid 20th century (Ash's guesstimate). It's had a couple of pictured luthier repairs. I've added position markers up to the 1st octave.

The attached tuner is very helpful, and the piezo pick-up works fine. It comes with a bow (no idea of the quality), rosin, a soft case, and all the spare strings pictured. Again, I've no clue as to how used they are- they look fine, but haven't tried them on the bass. I'll also throw in the pictured bar stool I bought for sitting practice.

 

Personal pickup will be needed - I'm near Barrow, but willing to meet halfway, depending on where you are.

 

Very happy to answer any questions I've forgotten to cover, and here are the pics:

Edited November 28, 2022 by Sambrook
Now sold

[mybass]

What an interesting instrument, I’ve never seen one of these….and out of interest, would you know the scale length?

[Sambrook]

37"

[sblueplanet]

Lovely looking bass. Looks a lot more manageable than the traditional-shaped 1/2 size I've just acquired.

[Owen]

I am officially DB GAS free and have been for many years (apart from machine head GAS). But that looks like a fabulous combination. 

[Sambrook]

Can I see your certificate, please sir?

 

I'm a dB newbie, but it's certainly comfortable to play, and easy to get around. Definitely less intimidating than I'd imagined.

[Owen]

My certificate is in my Avatar photo

[Sambrook]

Fair do's...!

[sblueplanet]

Still looking 😍

[Sambrook]

Well it is definitely worth looking at - it has that lovely worn-in, battle scarred veteran look to it (and a tone to match).

 

[Sambrook]

In fact I've had to stop playing it- it sounds so good, I forget the merry hell it gives my thumb...

[Kairyu]

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