Sumbabba Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) +++ OOPS! Just realised I've posted this in the wrong section! I'm gonna post it again in the For Sale section. I'm a total noob and couldn't work out how to delete . So if any mods want to delete this one then feel free! +++ Hi all, I've got a full size (4/4) approx. 130 year old double bass for sale. I bought it in Prague when I didn't know much about basses and it's just too big for me! Also I now have a very portable 3/4 Yamaha SLB200 electric upright so it never gets the use it deserves. It could do with a new fingerboard & bridge and it's had extensive repair work done (see pics) but it sounds absolutely gorgeous. Here are the details: 4/4 German double bass circa 1880. Flat back with a viol shape. Back and ribs are a medium flamed maple. Front is a wide grained spruce. Hat peg machines. Chesnut brown varnish. Measurements: Length of back - 111.5cm Top bout width - 55.8cm Middle bout width - 39.0cm Bottom bout width - 68.0cm String length - 110.0cm Estimated value (for insurance purposes) - £3,500 but I'm open to offers. I'll also throw in a gig bag and a stand which are worth a couple of hundred quid. Valuers - Malcolm & Jane Healy Violins, Sutton, Surrey. Thanks, Sumbabba [attachment=36121:bass_01.jpg] [attachment=36122:scroll.jpg] [attachment=36123:shoulder.jpg] [attachment=36124:back.jpg] Edited November 11, 2009 by Sumbabba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Looks nice. Unfortunately I can't really consider it because I've just bought Mrs Bassace a new lorry - so no GAs this or next year. Good luck with the sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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