Instrumento en Venta
Reino Unido
Pub: 15 Jan 2026
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Double Bass:
English Double Bass
Precio: £50'000
This instrument is not a cello, despite appearances to the contrary. It is a normal sized double bass, thought to be English, early 19th century.
The cello outline was fairly common to basses but many have had their shoulders reduced and a break put in the back to accommodate playing in the upper register. This one is as it was originally made.
The body is ever so slightly asymmetrical which leads me to think it was not made on a mould, and that makes me wonder if it was a one-off from a good cello or violin maker. The scroll, the purfling, the varnish and the f-holes are all examples of skilled workmanship.
The bass has been restored and setup by the Thomas and George Martin Team. New neck and fingerboard, over stand, bridge. Top playing condition.
The sound is focused, tight and projecting.
String Length; 106.5cm (41.9in)
Top/Belly Length; 108cm (42.5in)
Upper Bout; 51.5cm (20.2in)
Middle Bout; 36cm (14.1in)
Lower Bout; 64.5cm (25.3in)
Ribs; 20cm, at neck 21.
The cello outline was fairly common to basses but many have had their shoulders reduced and a break put in the back to accommodate playing in the upper register. This one is as it was originally made.
The body is ever so slightly asymmetrical which leads me to think it was not made on a mould, and that makes me wonder if it was a one-off from a good cello or violin maker. The scroll, the purfling, the varnish and the f-holes are all examples of skilled workmanship.
The bass has been restored and setup by the Thomas and George Martin Team. New neck and fingerboard, over stand, bridge. Top playing condition.
The sound is focused, tight and projecting.
String Length; 106.5cm (41.9in)
Top/Belly Length; 108cm (42.5in)
Upper Bout; 51.5cm (20.2in)
Middle Bout; 36cm (14.1in)
Lower Bout; 64.5cm (25.3in)
Ribs; 20cm, at neck 21.
Certification: n/a
Vendedor:
Jim Mortimore
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