19th c. English
Mid-late19th century, 7/8 size round back, 42" S.L. No label, but attributed to John Smith. In very good condition with new neck reset, f/b and bridge. SERIOUS orchestra bass - thick, deep, powerful, quick and mature sound. Superb audition bass - extremely articulate, and includes fingered "C" extension w/ four gates. Also great jazz bass a la Charlie Haden. Shoulders are big, best for tall person. Priced well below similar quality basses.
19th c. French - Jacquet
Mid 19th century large 3/4 Mirecourt flat back, in very good condition. 41 3/8" S.L. New bridge, new premium F/B, and replaced bass bar. Solid instrument with old cracks well repaired. Good volume, gorgeous tone and, it plays itself!!!
19th c. French
Late 19th c. 7/8 size French (likely JTL) flat back in excellent condition. Remarkably easy to play for a large bass, S. L. is 41 1/4". Loud, even and projecting sound, you can really dig in and the sound keeps coming!
Has 'fingered' C extension.
19th c. French-JTL
Late 19th c. 7/8 size French branded JTL. Loud, powerful, clear, open and even with amazing sustain - very expressive. 42" S. L., easy to get around on for large bass. Excellent condition - just had complete restoration by renowned Italian bass luthier Sergio Scaramelli.
1930s German
Early-mid 20th cent. 3/4 round back in very good condition. Has fingered "C" extension, Sloan tuners and recent bass bar. Neck and scroll not original. 42" S.L., 'D' neck. Very good sounding bass - even, open, complex and singing upper register. Very easy to play.
German - Morelli
Pre WWll large 3/4 German round back bass. String length is 42". Loud, deep, powerful bass. This bass is in amazing condition for an instrument of this age - there are no cracks anywhere. Now has handsome new varnish , new f/b and new bridge.
Chinese
Preowned, preloved large 3/4 Chinese round back bass in very good condition. String length is currently 41 1/2" with adjustments to nut and bridge. Loud, powerful bass fitted with Yamahiko pickup. Easy playing bass, ready to go and needs nothing. NOTE: Marvin wire tailpiece has been replaced with original ebony tailpiece. $5000 SALE PENDING
American - Kay
Kay C-1 in very good condition. This classic American laminated bass from c. 1955 has all the qualities Kays are known for - loud, punchy and deep. 41 1/2" S. L., original rosewood f/b has a lot left on it, original Kay endpin. No neck breaks, just some minor delaminations on back left. $2,600 SOLD
Chinese
New 3/4 Chinese round back hybrid bass labeled Mathias Thoma. Top is carved spruce, sides and back moderately flamed laminated maple. String length is 41 1/2". Very attractive, good sounding, easy playing and sturdy instrument. We've sold many of these, all with great results.
$1,950
Eastern European
Fully carved 3/4 flat back bass labeled Andreas Zeller 1982, imported by well known NYC bass shop. String length is 40 1/2". Very easy to play, excellent value for a solid wood bass.
$1,600 SOLD