Glaesel German 3/4 double bass. 1929-1945, in hard case (not flight case) and comes with soft case, as well. - *SOLD* £710 Aberdeen

[Mary Rolle]

We bought this Glaesel bass in the States for

$3000 US. It’s got a really good tone for a student instrument. Comes in sturdy hard case for travelling, as well as a soft case.

Edited August 7 by Mary Rolle
Sold

[Mary Rolle]

We will also consider reasonable offers. Thank you!

[3below]

More info please. Solid, ply, hybrid, fingerboard ebony or dyed hardwood? It's a long way from Aberdeen to Mid Wales

[Mary Rolle]

1 hour ago, 3below said:

More info please. Solid, ply, hybrid, fingerboard ebony or dyed hardwood? It's a long way from Aberdeen to Mid Wales

Honestly, I’m not 100% sure. I did pay $3000 US for it twenty years ago, and what little I’ve seen online about them is mixed, although at least one person in basschat has suggested they’ve seen one and it was solid. It has great tone (it’s out of tune, but we made a video so you can hear it). I’m also not sure about the finger board. I don’t see any light brown spots (although there are some white out dots my daughter’s instructor added to help her learn certain finger positions. It scrapes off easily though.) I’m including a picture of that, as maybe you have a better eye for discerning whether it’s stained or ebony. It was made between 1929-1945, if that helps at all. I’m also including a picture of its beautiful scroll head. 

 

 

 

 

 

[Mary Rolle]

Marking down to £600, if anyone is interested. We’d really like it to go to someone who will appreciate it. Thank you!

[3below]

This seems to be a total bargain, just too far for me sadly (plus I am even further away in France at this precise moment).

[Mary Rolle]

If we could get it to London, would you be interested? It could be collected anytime between the 8-15th August, with notice. If it’s too complicated, no worries. We will donate it to a school or something. 

Edited August 4 by Mary Rolle