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Seller: Jeremy Darrow, Nashville, TN
Phone: 615 750-5402 Ext:
Email: jeremy_darrow@hotmail.com
Asking Price: $14,000
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 1998
Papers: No
String Length: 41.5 inches
Maker/Nationality: Rumano Solano/Maryland, USA
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: Low C Extension
Shape:  Violin Corners, Carved Back
Additional Description: 1998 Panormo model by Rumano Solano. Two-piece top of extremely tight, straight grained spruce of exceptional quality. Back, sides, neck and scroll of maple; with the back showing nice flame. The bass has original Sloane brass tuning gears and an added chromatic C-extension from the David Gage shop. Two top luthiers have expressed that this bass is an example of Mr. Solano's best work. From Dustin Williams' recent appraisal and description 'Overall, this bass is one of the finest we have seen of Mr. Solano.' This is a wonderful playing and sounding bass that is ready for a new home. Current appraisal value is $19,500. After inspection the bass was judged to be in excellent health. Appraisal from Dustin Williams is included with sale.
CODE: N/A

Seller: Simon Skey, Victoria, BC
Phone: 250-592-2182 Ext:
Email: sskey@shaw.ca
Asking Price: $25,000
Size: 4/4
Date Made: circa 1800
Papers: No
String Length: 42 inches
Maker/Nationality: believed to be French
Performing Capacity: Orchestral
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin corners, flat back
Additional Description: Recently restored, fantastic condition, gorgeous tone. Originally a three-string bass. Front is two piece spruce joined at centre; front edges slightly dished and purfled. Back is flat two-piece maple joined at centre. Side bouts are maple, internal block supports are poplar or willow, sound post is spruce, back sound post brace and front bass bar are spruce. Individual quarter machine heads of high grade brass and iron.
CODE: 030111

Seller: Tristan Kasten-Krause, Medina, OH
Phone: 33-516-5771
Email: tristan.kasten-krause-1@ou.edu
Asking Price: $7,500
Size: 3/4
Date Made: circa 1900
Papers: No
String Length: 42 inches
Maker/Nationality: Czech
Performing Capacity: Solo, Chamber
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Gamba corners, carved back
Additional Description: Great sound for the price. Used through high school and undergraduate school.
CODE: 061110

Seller: Giovanni Tommaso, Italy
Phone: +39-06-9090125 Ext:
Email: giovanni.tommaso@alice.it
Asking Price: 79000 Euros
Size: 3/4
Date Made: Florence, Italy 1737
Papers: Yes
String Length: 103.5 cm
Maker/Nationality: Pier Lorenzo Vangelisti (Evangelisti)
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin Corners: Soundboard length 111 cm; Diapason 58.5 cm; Lower bouts 21.2 cm; Middle bouts 20.5 cm; Upper bouts 13 cm.
CODE: N/A

Seller: Sydney Rodway, Saint Louis, MO
Phone: 314/550-1106
Email: sydrodway@hotmail.com
Asking Price: $31,000
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 2008
Papers: Yes
String Length: 41.5 inches
Maker/Nationality: Guy Cole, Texas, USA
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin Corners
Additional Description: I am the original owner of this bass, purchased from Robertson & Son's Violins. An amazing bass, selling for financial reasons. Current appraisal is $34K. 1123mm body length, 495mm upper bout, 382mm middle bout, 670-1055mm lower bout. Robertson's C extension with matching closers. Wonderful sound, with the huge bottom end preferred in orchestras, but with the character and depth of sound for jazz or solo/chamber work. Plays very easily, and sounds as good as any bass in this price range around. Recommended by members of the St. Louis Symphony bass section. Highly flamed back and sides, fantastic antique finish. Includes carbon endpin, wooden adjusters. Email with questions.

Seller: Tim Ferguson, New York, NY
Phone: 917/302-7790
Email: tim@timfergusonmusic.com
Asking Price: $24,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1979
Papers: No
String Length: 41 inches or 105 cm
Maker/Nationality: Italian, Enrico Chigi
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin Corners
Additional Description: Made in the Umbria region of Italy by Enrico Chigi, this instrument has a wonderful 'Italian' sound and is very easy to play. The bass is in excellent condition and will be a stand-out in a bass section, audition or any other playing situation.
CODE: 090810

Seller: Andrew Ackermann, Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43 676 967 8589
Email: agricolissima@hotmail.com
Asking Price:  Best offer
Date Made: 17th century
Papers: No
String Length: 97.5 cm
Maker/Nationality: Label "Gia. Paolo Maginni in Brescia 16--"
Performing Capacity: Solo
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin Corners
Additional Description: This instrument was Franz Simandl's solo bass and is still located in Vienna. Great sound and appearance.
CODE: N/A

Seller: Robert Meyer, Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604.566.2514
Email: robert.meyer@shaw.ca, www.robertmeyer.ca
Asking Price: $10,000 U.S.
Size: 3/4
Date Made: app. 1995
Papers: No
String Length: 41 1/4 inches
Maker/Nationality: Eberhart Meinel, Markneukirchen, Germany
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Gamba Corners, Carved Back
Additional Description: Retiring and selling the bass, two French bows, a bow case, a good waterproof cover, a wheel and a bass stand together as a package. This is one of the finest basses I have ever played on. I used it for my CD, Discovering the Double Bass (available at www.ISBstore.com). Mint condition, no cracks, and nicely played in, it deserves to go to a talented career bassist.
CODE: 091010

Seller: Jeanette Welch, Iowa City, IA
Phone: 319-337-0538 Ext:
Email: jswelch@mchsi.com
Asking Price: $2,400.00
Papers: No
Maker/Nationality: German bow by Albert Nuernburger
Additional Description: 5 1/8 oz.
CODE: 093011

Seller: Drew Phelps, Denton, TX
Phone: 940 383 2354 Ext:
Email: drewphelpsbass@gmail.com
Asking Price: $5,500
Size: 3/4
Date Made: unknown, c.1910
Papers: No
String Length: 42 inches
Maker/Nationality: German
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Gamba Corners, Flat Back
Additional Description: This bass has a nice clear arco sound, as well as good pizz. Priced to sell.
CODE: 042910

Seller: John Latta, Effingham, IL
Phone: 217-347-5992
Email: lats@mchsi.com
Asking Price: $12,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1968
Papers: No
String Length: 41 inches
Maker/Nationality: E.M.Poellmann
Performing Capacity: Orchestral
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Carved Back
Additional Description: Ornamental purfling, $300 bass bag included, sloping shoulders.
CODE: N/A

Seller: Emily Brown, Myersville, MD
Phone: 301-293-2354 Ext:
Email: emilyelizabethbrown@comcast.net
Asking Price: $3,500
Size: 1/2
Date Made: 2006
Papers: Yes
String Length: 38 inches
Maker/Nationality: S. Jovanovich & Son / German
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin Corners, Flat Back
Additional Description: One-half size German bass, S. Jovanovich & Son. Perfect for beginner to advanced young bassist. Has custom antiquing and quality varnish; excellent set-up.  Purchased new in 2006 for $5,000. Comes with quality Mooradian bag, both Laborie and straight end-pins, new Corelli strings. This bass has a mellow sound and I have used it for solo competitions, orchestra, and jazz too! Your young bassist would LOVE this bass!

Seller: Neil Olson, Geneva, IL
Telephone: 630-232-0123
Email: nobo3200@yahoo.com
Asking Price: $10,000
Size: 7/8
Date Made: circa 1920
String Length: 42 inches
Maker/Nationality: Herold Jaeger/Czechoslovakia
String Setup: 4-String
Additional Description: Reproduction of Antonio Stadivarius/Cremona 1732. The top is two-piece spruce with varying widths of medium grain. The back is carved of two-piece plain speckled maple. Ribs are matching. The neck is carved of lightly figured maple. The pegbox is fitted with half-plate brass and steel tuning machines. The bass is ebony trimmed. The varnish is a transparent dark golden brown color. An independent aprraiser from Chicago has appraised this bass. Appraisal is available.
CODE: 052410

Seller: Dan Krekeler, New York, NY
Email: dkrekeler@gmail.com
Asking Price: $79,000
Size: 7/8
Date Made: c.1830-1850
Papers: No
String Length: 41 3/4 inches
Maker/Nationality: Bernardel
Performing Capacity: Orchestral
String Setup: 4-string, with low B extention custom made by Chris Threlkeld of Heartland String Bass Shop
Shape: Violin Corners, Large Shoulders, Carved Back
Additional Description: All appraisals call this bass an Auguste S. Bernardel, Paris France.  Round back, violin corners, highly arched back and top. The total body length is 45 1/4 inches. Wonderful French bass that has won two jobs at the Metropolitan Opera. Great sound and projection, this is not your typical French sound. In excellent shape and has been well maintained and cared for. This bass is original to the maker.
CODE: N/A

Seller: Julianne Russell, West Newton, MA
Phone: 252/725-1687
Email: jurussel@bu.edu
Asking Price: $4200 or best offer
Date Made: 2000
Maker/Nationality: Reid Hudson
Additional Description: This Reid Hudson bow plays great, very light, about 135-137 grams. It draws a dark and mellow tone. Very easy to handle. It's a great orchestra and solo bow. I used it on a Cavani bass for two years and it sounded great. There is some wear on the frog from being put between strings for holding. There are also a few wear marks on the tip from unfortunate meetings with music stands. No structural issues though. A Robertson & Sons rep said it was in perfect playing condition. The bow is newly rehaired and ready to go.

CODE: 041610

Seller: Kristen Bruya, Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-714-0724
Email: bruyaaa@hotmail.com
Asking Price: $20,000 USD
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 1900-1920
Papers: No
String Length: 42 inches
Maker/Nationality: German, restored by Steven Reiley 1997
Performing Capacity: Orchestral
String Setup: Low C Extension
Shape: Carved Back
Additional Description: Made of maple and spruce, round back construction, Sloan brass tuning gears, adjustable Robertson bridge and C extension, ebony fingerboard. Varnish is dark red-brown. A very good orchestral and audition bass with a clear, resonant sound and easy response.
CODE: 031810

Seller: Henrique Autran Dourado, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Email: henriqueautran@uol.com.br
Asking Price: US $20,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: c.1800
Papers: No
String Length: 41 inches
Maker/Nationality:Italian/English, Italian style
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin Corners, flat back
Additional Description:Beautiful old bass, ideal for solo/chamber/orchestra, easy to reach high register. Spruce, maple and sycamore (neck). Lower bout: 26 3/4 inches, upper bout 18 3/4 inches, body length 43 inches. The bass is in New York.

Seller: Paul Nemeth, New York NY
Phone: 609/462 6238
Email: pgn@juilliard.edu
Asking Price: $10,000, negotiable
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 2003
Papers: Yes
String Length: 42 inches
Maker/Nationality: Emmanuel Wilfer/German
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: Low C Extension
Shape: Carved back, bussetto corners
Additional Description:  Purchased from David Gage in New York City, original owner. Fully chromatic C-extension put on by Chris Threlkeld-Wiegand of the Heartland String Bass Shop and formerly of Robertson's Violins. Top is two pieces of even-grained spruce and cut with gamba corners at the upper corner of the c-bout, and bussetto corners at the lower corners of the c-bout. Bussetto corners are concentric, semi-circular shapes. Ribs are well-flamed maple. All interior blocks and linings made of spruce. Maple back has five original maple cleats along the center seam of the back. A horizontal kerf has been cut at the upper bout bend in the round back. Neck is slightly flamed maple. "Emanuel Wilfer" is elegantly carved into the upper back. Sound is even in all registers, strong, projecting sound in the upper register and warm and fat in the lower registers. Sloping shoulders make this bass easy to play. Appraised in 2003 for $14,500; addition of C-extension in 2006 put appraised value above 16K. Comes with a Mooradian soft case. Photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/wilferbass/.

CODE: 041810

Seller: Robert Evans, New Orleans
Phone: 504-522-1400 Ext:
Email: rcevans@rmi.net
Asking Price: $4,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1963
Papers: Yes
String Length: 41 inches
Maker/Nationality: Kay, American
Performing Capacity: Solo; Orchestral; Chamber; Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Description: This Kay has received the benefit of extensive luthier work, which is reflected in its price.   Work done by the Gage shop in NYC and Canyon Music Woodworks in southwest Colorado. The neck has been off (though never broken!) and reset twice, eliminating all of the dreck that is usually in Kay neck joints.   The fingerboard is excellent ebony, properly dressed, and the bridge is a best quality Aubert. Pecanic tailpiece. I have never seen another Kay of this age in this condition. Used at home only for the past 15 years; possibly gigged in New Orleans a long time ago. Obligatos are on it now.
CODE: 092909

Seller: Daniel Stabler, New Zealand, dstabler@clear.net.nz
Asking Price: $24,000 U.S.
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 1881
Papers: Yes
String Length: 104 mm/41 inches
Maker/Nationality: Gand & Bernardel (Gand)/French
Performing Capacity: Solo, orchestral, chamber, jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Gamba Corners
Additional Description: Gand and Bernardel Double Bass 1881 (labeled). Likely built by Gand. viol corners, golden/red/brown varnish. Huge Dark and focused sound. Includes heavily padded black case. Played in Melbourne Symphony & Opera, New Zealand Symphony and Auckland Philharmonia. USUB – 53cm/20 7/8”; LB – 70cm/ 27 9/16”; Body – 114.3cm/45”; Ribs – 21-22.9cm/8 1/4 to 9”
CODE: N/A

Seller: Michael Stoyak,
Email: mstoyak@cinci.rr.com
Phone: 513 241-3718
Asking Price: $10,900
Size: 3/4
Date Made: c. World War II
Papers: No
String Length: 42.5 inches
Maker/Nationality: German
Performing Capacity: Orchestral
String Setup: 4-String
Description: Gamba Corners. Fully carved roundback, spruce top with maple ribs. Body length is 44 inches (to shoulder) with bouts 21, 15, & 27 inches and ribs, 8 inches. It has an Eb neck, Evah Pirazzi strings, and a bag is included. In the past four years I have replaced tuners, nut, fingerboard, bridge, sound post, tailpiece (w/Pecanic compensated) and saddle. Setup and all work performed by Nick Lloyd. The bass has a big sound, is solid, and has been very stable throughout the seasons. It is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Shipping is not available, but I am willing to drive within a 125-mile radius of Cincinnati to show or deliver.
CODE: 092209           

Seller: Stephen Koscica, Chandler, AZ,
Email: stevekos@earthlink.net
How to Purchase: www.stringemporium.com/basscafe.htm
Asking Price: $35,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1905
Papers: Yes
String Length: 1905
Maker/Nationality: French
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup:  4-String
Shape: Violin Corners, Carved Back
Additional Description: This is a great bass by Leon Morten, France 1905. It was my primary orchestra/solo bass in the symphony for many years. It's in perfect shape and is a dream bass. You can view this bass at  www.stringemporium.com/basscafe.htm.
CODE: N/A

PURCHASER: Jennifer Godfrey,
Email: godfrey33@juno.com
Price Range: $250
Date Made: Before 1920
SEEKING TO PURCHASE: A BASS SCROLL (possibly attached to neck) Last seen, it had reddish varnish, old brass tuners, partial neck attached, and was in good condition. Scroll belongs to a bass formerly owned by the late John J. Brown who studied at University of Minnesota, Columbia University, Indiana University, and played in the Minneapolis Symphony for 5 years, the Indianapolis Symphony for one year, and the US Air Force Band for two years.  He also played at the summer festivals Peter Britt Gardens Music and the Fine Arts Festival in Jacksonville, OR. Retired from teaching in the public schools of Edmonds and Everett, WA, he played in the Cascade Symphony in WA. This scroll was last known to be seen by John Brown and his deceased immediate family.  Please contact me if you think you have this scroll, knew John J. Brown,  or if you have any information about this scroll. Thanks!

SELLER: Wayne P. Holmes
Telephone: 731/742-4107 or 731/697-1960
Email: wholmesbassviol@yahoo.com
Asking Price: $2,900
Size: 3/4
Date Made: Early 1970s
Papers: yes
String Length: 42 inches
String Set-up: 4-string, low C extension
Maker/Nationality: German
Performing Capacity: Solo, orchestral, chamber, jazz
Description: Gamba corners, carved back. This bass has a new spruce top. Completely restores with new everything. Sounds great, looks great. Bag included.

CODE: 062009

SELLER: Wayne P. Holmes
Telephone: 731/742-4107 or 731/697-1960
Email: wholmesbassviol@yahoo.com
Asking Price: $995
Size: 3/4
Date Made: New
Papers: yes
String Length: 42 inches
String Set-up: 4-string
Maker/Nationality: American/Engelhardt
Performing Capacity: Student or bluegrass
Description: Violin corners, carved back. Great sound, great bass. Bass included.

CODE: 062009

SELLER: Wayne P. Holmes
Telephone: 731/742-4107 or 731/697-1960
Email: wholmesbassviol@yahoo.com
Asking Price: $7,500
Size: large 3/4
Date Made: 1915
Papers: yes
String Length: 42 inches
String Set-up: 4-string
Maker/Nationality: Gsehier
Performing Capacity: Jazz, orchestral
Description: Gamba corners, carved back. Very impressive sound, as noted by the professionals who have played this instrument. Has a Kasha bass bar. Bag included.

CODE: 062009

SELLER: Wayne P. Holmes
Telephone: 731/742-4107 or 731/697-1960
Email: wholmesbassviol@yahoo.com
Asking Price: $2,900
Size: 3/4
Date Made: New
Papers: yes
String Length: 42 inches
String Set-up: 4-string, low C extension
Maker/Nationality: Chinese-Luciona
Performing Capacity: Orchestral
Description: Gamba corners, carved back. Very impressive set-up with a functional, beautiful C-extension. Fully carved, well-flamed wood. Would make a good college-level bass. Bag included.

CODE: 062009

Seller: Scott Blietz
E-mail: Blietzmusicco@yahoo.com
City/State: Santa Clarita, CA
Phone Number: 661-296-3123
Asking Price: $37,500.00
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1948
Papers: Yes
String Length: 42 inches / 106.7 cm
Maker/Nationality: Paul Toenniges/USA
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz  String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin Corners
Additional Description: Paul Toenniges' personal
Diamond Bass labeled #42. This instrument is in excellent
condition and was purchased from the Toenniges family thru
LA Bassworks in 1999. The bass has violin corners with a
round back. The instrument has a spruce top with maple neck,
scroll & back. The F holes are elongated, vertical
diamonds slanted slightly towards the center. The center
ribs each have had a vertical diamond hole cut into them by
the maker. The varnish is a light orange/brown over a gold
ground coat. Label reads: No. 42 Paul Toenniges Violinmaker
USA 1948.
The instrument remains in excellent condition.
CODE: 072809
 

Seller: Brian Loeb
Phone: 812-606-1443
Email: baloeb@hotmail.com
Asking Price: $9,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: late 19th century
Papers: Yes
String Length: 42 1/2 inches
Maker/Nationality: Austrian/German
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: Low C Extension
Additional Description: Gamba corners, carved back. A great all around bass. It has a smaller body and is easy to get around the entire instrument. I have used it in graduate school as an orchestral/solo bass, but it also has enough sustain to be used as a succesful jazz bass. Even sound and bows easily. New chromatic fingered c-extension along with a new fingerboard, bridge and Pecanic tailpiece. Labeled Adolf Stowasser and Sons, Graz, Austria. Comes with a Mooradian bag. Located in Bloomington, IN.  Email for any more pictures or information. Motivated seller.
CODE: 111910

Seller: Tim Britton, Waterloo, WI
E-mail: mitbritton@yahoo.com
Telephone: 920/296-1673
Asking Price: $25,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1834
Papers: Yes
String Length: 42 3/4 inches
Maker: Bernardel
Nationality: French
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber
String Setup: 4-String
Description: This is a lovely, lyrical bass with great warmth and brilliance, made in Paris by Auguste S. P. Bernardel in the shop of Lupot. Carved back, the top is not original but was made by Reuter's Violin Shop c. 1960. Original top is included in sale, and could be restored. Bass is in excellent condition.

Seller: Sarah Lewis Belcher
Telephone: 518/426-8310
Email: earlslb@aol.com
Asking Price: $6,000
Size: 3/4
String Length: 42 inches
String Set-up: four-string
Date Made: c.1930
Maker: Andreas Wilfer
Nationality: German
Performance Capacity: Jazz.
Descriptions: Gamba corners, carved back. This is a 1930s era Wilfer round back. An excellent bass for jazz and orchestral playing. Dark and even tone. Includes a Gollihur custom case and French Glasser bow, K&K pickup, bib and quiver.

CODE: 071409

Seller: Lisa Riddering, Troy MI
E-mail: lriddering@gmail.com
Phone Number: 248-840-7428
Asking Price: $7,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: c.1950
Papers: No
String Length: 40 3/4 inches
Maker/Nationality: German
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin Corners
Additional Description: Very good for solos and orchestral settings.  Set up well with an adjustable bridge.  In excellent condition.
CODE: NA

Seller: Peter Paulsen
Telephone: 610/793-2841
Email: ppaulsen@wcupa.edu
Asking price: $3,800
Description: Bass bow (French) by Reid Hudson, made in 1980. Playing hair length is 20.75 inches, overall length 27 inches. Weight is 142 grams.

Seller: Brian Barber, Royal Oak, MI
Email: brbarber1@hotmail.com
Phone Number: 734-330-5420
How to Purchase: brbarber1@hotmail.com
Asking Price: $8,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1959
Papers: Yes
String Length: 41 3/4 inches
Maker/Nationality: Roth
Performing Capacity: Orchestral, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Gamba Corners
Additional Description: Small 3/4; in good condition and is set up well with adjustable bridge and bumpers.  Clear, defined sound that is still warm and resonant.
CODE: 032109

Seller: Olivier Rabbath, Brooklyn NY
E-mail: musicbyolivier@gmail.com
Phone Number: 917-673-3891
How to Purchase: http://www.olivierrabbath.com/Rabbathcase.html
Asking Price: $4,900
Maker/Nationality: USA
Description: Not Francois but his son, Olivier Rabbath, has designed this new DOUBLE BASS FLIGHT CASE weighing only 35 lb(15.87kg) and made of kevlar and carbon for strength and durability. Inside, Rabbath has developed a unique "suspender" system that cradles the instrument five inches from the walls of the case.
CODE: NA

Seller: Michael Karn, West Orange, NJ
E-mail: michael.karn@comcast.net
Phone: 973-232-6156
Asking Price: $9,000.00
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1930
Papers: No
String Length: 41 7/8 inches
Maker/Nationality: Czech
Performing Capacity: Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Gamba Corners
Additional Description: Czech Juzek circa 1930, restored in 2004 by Zachary Martin. Classic Juzek sound, focussed and punchy.

Seller: Marie-Claude Tardif
E-mail: mctbasse@hotmail.com
Phone Number: 713-419-1351
Asking Price: $22,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 2000
Papers: Yes
String Length: 41 1/2 inches
Maker/Nationality: Stefano Martinko/Canada
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Flat Back
Additional Description: It is a really nice instrument, easy to play, great sound, with the laborie end pin hole
CODE: 102408

Seller: Joel Reist
E-mail: joelreist@gmail.com
Address: Nashville, TN
Telephone: 6156506463
Asking Price: $17,500
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 1991
Papers: Yes
String Length: 41.5 inches
Maker/Nationality: Kai Arvi/Canada
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Violin Corners
Additional Description: Bass #52. Bridge and nut by Dan Hachez. Just restored to top playing and cosmetic condition by Dustin Williams. Clear sound, even feel. Proven audition winner.
CODE: N/A

Seller: Guillermo Delgado
E-mail: guillobass@yahoo.com.ar
City: Buenos Aires
Country: Argentina (bass is in NYC)
Phone Number: +54 11 4586 1491
Asking Price: $10,000
Size: 7/8
Date Made: c.1880
Papers: No
String Length: 42 inches/1.07 m
Maker/Nationality: German/Tyrolean
Performing Capacity: Orchestral, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Flat Back
Description: Top table is a two-piece plate of medium vertical grained spruce. Back table is a two-piece plate of slightly figured maple. Ribs of well flamed maple. Jaquet Bridge (Made in France). Original scroll, individual Tyrolean knob tuners. Varnish is deep brown with amber. Sound is extremely deep. Projection quality is most suitable for orchestral and jazz capability. Strong blocks, D'Addario Helicore arco strings. Includes padded soft case. VERY IMPORTANT! The bass is in NYC, and the special offer is until January 20, 2008. If not sold, I'll take the bass back to my country.

Seller: George Todd Matthews
E-mail: toddieus@hotmail.com
Phone Number: 804-536-2974
How to Purchase: gtmatthews@gmail.com
Asking Price: $9,500
Size: 3/4
Date Made: c.1900
Papers: Yes
String Length: 42 1/2 inches
Maker/Nationality: German
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Gamba Corners
Additional Description: check out video at http://web.mac.com/gtmatthews

Seller: David Pawlowski
E-mail: davekp@cfl.rr.com
Telephone: 321/459-0436
Asking Price: $6,500
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 2002
Papers: No
String Length: 41.5 inches
Maker/Nationality: Knilling
Performing Capacity: Orchestral, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Description: Gamba Corners, fully carved round back, bridge adjusters, with bag. Additional info at www.knilling.com/student_bs_german.htm.
CODE: 070308

Seller: Yoan Goilav
Telephone: 646/314.4010
Email: yoangoilav@hotmail.com
Asking Price: $14,500
Size: 4/4 (7/8)
String Setup: 4-string
Made: c.1960
Nationality: Italian (no label)
Description: Versatile instrument with a flat back. Projects a bright and refined sound across all registers. Excellent concert instrument, with orchestra or piano accompaniment. Outstanding for chamber music and orchestra. ldeal for a talented professional or an advanced student. Very easy to play.
CODE: NA

Seller: Michael Ryle
Email: michael@successonyourownterms.com
Telephone: 508/2400-432
Asking Price: $6,000
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 2004
Papers: Yes
String Length: 42 inches
Maker/Nationality: Schnitzer/DaSola New Standard Cleveland Hybrid
Performing Capacity: Orchestral, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Gamba Corners
Additional Description: Upper bout: 21 ¼“.  Lower bout: 26”.  Center bout: 16”.  Rib depth: 8 ½“.  Length: 45”  See michael@successonyourownterms.com for more info.  A fine instrument for jazz, with a loud, deep, punchy sound. Last winter I was on a gig and the leader came up to me to tell me how great the bass sounded, and all I was doing at the time was tuning. The bass is also suitable for classical playing. I have used it with the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra and with chamber groups as well.  Includes Mooradian bag and Fishman Full Circle.

Seller:  Ali Yazdanfar
Phone: 202-333-3203
Email: ali.yazdanfar@gmail.com
Price: $500 or best offer
Description:  Set of 4 brass Baker-style tuning gears. Never installed or used.

Seller: Bruce Hyman
E-mail: ocdhope@bellsouth.net
Phone: 954-423-2642
Asking Price: $23,000
Size: 3/4
Date Made: 1900
Papers: Yes
String Length: 41 inches
Maker/Nationality: Hawkes Panormo/French
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: 4-String
Description: Large shoulders. Beautiful, warm, even tone across registers. Purchased from and set up by David Gage.
CODE: 100807

Seller: Claudia Hafner
Contact: http://www.hafnercreative.com/doublebass/
Asking Price: $15,000
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 1971 restored
Papers: Yes
String Length: 43 3/8"
Maker/Nationality: German Restored Sam Kolstein
Performing Capacity: Orchestral
String Setup: 4-String
Shape: Carved Back
Additional Description: More information and measurements available at http://www.hafnercreative.com/doublebass/
CODE: N/A

Seller: Scott Dixon
Email: scottdixon78@hotmail.com
Asking Price: 15000
Size: 7/8
Date Made: 2001
Papers: Yes
String Length: 42
Maker/Nationality: Anton Krutz
Performing Capacity: Solo, Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz
String Setup: Low C Extension
Shape: Gamba Corners
Additional Description: This instrument won the recent Cleveland Orchestra section bass audition and the 2006 Buffalo Philharmonic principal bass audition.  Big, boomy sound, sloping shoulders, with Carbide-tipped and Laborie/Rabbath end pins.

WANTS TO BUY: Stephen Koscica
Email: stevekos@earthlink.net
Selling Price: up to $50,000
Maker/Nationality: Buyer seeks English or Italian double bass
WANTED: Buyer seeks an English or Italian bass, made before 1930. Price range up to $50,000.

Seller: Michael Griffin
Telephone: 585/425-1803
Email: mvgriffin@frontiernet.net
Asking Price: $3,500
Papers: Robertson & Sons
Date Made: c. early 1900s
Nationality: French
Performance Capacity: all purpose

Description: French Mircourt bow stamped C.H. Buthod. Beautiful pernambuco stick, nickel mounted ebony frog, divided button. Mass 134.5 grams. Length, including button, is 66 cm (26 inches). Hair length 51.5 cm (20.25 inches). Great weight for all purposes. Warm and clean sound, excellent condition.

CODE: 110207

Seller: David Pawlowski
Email: davekp@cfl.rr.com
Asking price: $12,000
Size: Large 4/4 body
Date made: 1998
Papers: Yes
String length: 41.5 inches
Maker/Nationality: Rumano Solano
Performing capacity: Orchestral, jazz
String setup: Low C extension
Shape: Flat back

Additional description: M. Klotz-style bag. Busetto corners, D neck. With deluxe Mooradian bag. Big , full sound. Helicore orchestra strings.

Seller: Josh Ginsburg  
Email:jjgins@mac.com
Asking Price: $13,000
Papers: Yes
Size: 3/4      
String Length: 41 1/2"
String Set-up: 4 string
Date Made: c.1900
Maker: Bittermann
Nationality: Austrian-Hungarian
Performance: Capacity: Orchestral, Chamber, Jazz, Solo
Desciption:  A very nice flatback double bass c.1900 by Bittermann.   The back was rebuilt and bass bar adjusted by Arnold Schnitzer in  early 2006. Overall the bass is in very good condition and has a  beautiful even yet dark tone. Viennese style scroll.

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Seller: Al Cardillo
Email: alcardillo@alcardillo.com
Phone number: 917-921-3140
Asking Price: $15,000
Papers: No
Size: 3/4
String Length:
String Set-up: Daddario Hybrid
Date Made: mid-19th Century
Maker: unknown
Nationality: German (Bohemian) Flat-Back
Performance Capacity: Solo, orchestral, chamber, jazz

Description: Fitted with a Barbera Transducer Bridge Pickup System. The original bridge is also available at no extra charge. This bass was fully restored in 1995 by Arnold Schnitzer. It is an excellent bass for jazz and orchestral playing. It has a dark and even tone.

CODE: 013007