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Used Basses for sale (5 currently available)

Coming soon: 

German 7/8 carved bass, 1950s

American Standard, 1950s

In addition to the basses below, we have a number of instruments waiting for restoration.   If you're looking for a particular type of bass, please contact us.
 
German 3/4 ply bass
 
  • Definitely vintage, probably from 1960 or earlier
  • A solidly made bass that has had the following recent repairs:  Neck reinforced with carbon fibre, new ebony board, new bridge and enpin.  There were a few rib cracks that are now closed and cleated 
  • New Helicore Pizzicato strings, nice midrange clarity
  • 'D' neck, 42" string length
  • Priced at only $1995
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Dvorak 3/4 ply bass
 
  • Made in the former Czech Republic, likely 1980s vintage
  • Very little wear, one neck break has been very solidly repaired
  • Strung with Spirocore strings, this is a loud instrument that plays well
  • Adjustable bridge, ebony fingerboard, 'Eb' neck, 41.5" string length
  • A great beginner instrument, priced at only $1495
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E.H. Roth 3/4 fully carved bass
 
  • Made in Germany in 1966
  • Carved spruce top, solid maple sides, and carved maple back 
  • This is a very well made bass that has been well-used, but has recently been restored.  Repair pics available!
  • A loud and assertive instrument, plays easily
  • New Spirocore strings, Despiau adjustable bridge, and Rubner Solitar endpin
  • Thick ebony fingerboard, 'D' neck, 41.5" string length
  • Priced to sell, at $5995
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Ritter Strings, 3/4 solid wood bass 
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  • Made in China in 2005
  • Carved spruce top, solid maple sides, and carved maple back 
  • Excellent condition, very little wear on this instrument
  • Good quality Rubner tuners
  • Strung with Kaplan strings
  • Thick ebony fingerboard, 'D' neck, and adjustable bridge 
  • Priced at $4495
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Antique Bohemian flatback 3/4 Upright Bass
 
  • Made mid-to-later 19th century, most likely before Germany existed as a country! 
  • Carved spruce top, maple back and sides
  • Bass has been converted from 3 strings to 4, and restored to excellent playing condition
  • Diagonal bracing replaced the older ladder style, two longer rib cracks were repaired
  • 'D' Neck, Strung with Spirocore and Oliv strings
  • New adjustable Despiau bridge
  • Email for pricing
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