Bela Racz Montagnana Bass
The bass is a full cut 3/4 violin cornered roundback model. The top is a two piece plate of fine vertical grained spruce with two wings added to the lower bouts of the top table. The back is a two piece plate of moderately flamed maple. The back has a traditional venetian raised marquetry insignia below the neck block button. The ribs are of matching character maple to that of the back table. The neck and scroll are original of slight figured maple with a maple neck graft. The varnish is a light amber brown color antiqued in nature. The instrument has individual wooden model tuning gears. The bass is in excellent condition.
German Flatback Solid Carved Bass
German Flatback bass boasts an artisan carved two-piece spruce top, a hefty two-piece maple back, and maple ribs. With a flat back and gamba shoulders. The bass has an aged deep brown finish with reddish undertones and a rich, balanced tone that is ideal for pizzicato. Baker-style gears, ebony tailpiece, Kolstein adjustable bridge, Kolstein quiver, and bib are included.
Kolstein Gasparo DaSalo Bass
Affordable and professional-level bass setup for jazz with Kolstein's Heritage Strings. Unique 7/8th size roundback violin-cornered silhouette with master Italian-style craftsmanship offers an old-world sound with a contemporary twist. Made with the highest seasoned select quality woods, including a two-piece vertical grain spruce top table and a two-piece moderately figured maple back table with matching character maple ribs. The bass boasts a fine deep reddish brown antiqued Italian oil finish and Kolstein deluxe baker style brass tuning gears, along with a Kolstein adjustable bass bridge and Fendt model endpin with a carbide tip. Don't miss out on this incredible instrument!
Kolstein Grand Panormo Bass
Immerse yourself in the beauty of this exquisite bass. Its top table is meticulously crafted from a two-piece plate of vertical grained spruce, featuring medium to fine graining and single line inlaid purfling. The back table, also a two-piece plate, boasts moderately curly maple with single line inlaid purfling. The ribs perfectly match the curly maple of the back table, while the scroll and neck showcase the original craftsmanship of moderately flamed maple. Equipped with individual brass Baker gears, this bass is finished in brownish amber varnish that adds a touch of elegance.
G.A. Pfretzschner Bass
It is our opinion that this 3/4 sized, gamba shaped bass was made by the G.A. Pfretzschner shop in Mittenwald Germany circa 1930 and is so labeled within. The top is a two piece plate of fine vertical grained spruce. The back table is a two piece plate of moderately flamed maple with flames descending from the center joints. The ribs are of matching character maple to that of the back table. The neck and scroll are original of moderately flamed maple with German plated tuning gears. The varnish is dark brown in color with red and amber hues. The instrument is in excellent condition and is setup for the modern school of Jazz style playing. The sound quality is incredible with fantastic warm sustain and projection in tone.
King Mortone Bass Violin
Vintage King Mortone Laminate Bass Violin Made by the H. N. White, Cleveland, Ohio circa 1939. The Bass is 3/4 round-back, violin cornered model made in a fully laminate construction. The top table has a fine vertical grain spruce veneer, The back table has a moderately figured maple veneer. The ribs are matching character maple veneer to that of the back table. The neck and scroll are original of plainer grain maple. Gears are the traditional King engraved tuning brass plate gears. The varnish is a deep reddish brown color with amber hues. This bass is in excellent condition and equipped with a fingered Low-C Extension.
Kolstein Busetto Model Bass
This uniquely designed Busetto bass offers the most discriminative bassist a full spectrum range of tonal qualities found only in conventionally size basses. The Kolstein Busetto model is handcrafted with the utmost attention to the highest level of craftsmanship. Modeled on a reduced scaling of the famed LaFaro Prescott, played by the legendary Scott LaFaro, this bass handcrafted through the Kolstein bass shop and affords the traveling bassist the epitome of playing qualities, aesthetics and most impressive pizz and arco tonal qualities all at the most affordable price. The Kolstein Busetto LaFaro model bass is fully setup to the Kolstein specification with a Kolstein adjustable bass bridge, Heritage bass strings, Kolstein panormo endpin, high-quality decorative brass bass gears, Planet Wing Pickup, and all other setup work synonymous with the Kolstein shop.
Assandre Modern Italian Bass
This uniquely designed Busetto bass offers the most discriminative bassist a full spectrum range of tonal qualities found only in conventionally size basses. The Kolstein Busetto model is handcrafted with the utmost attention to the highest level of craftsmanship. Modeled on a reduced scaling of the famed LaFaro Prescott, played by the legendary Scott LaFaro, this bass handcrafted through the Kolstein bass shop and affords the traveling bassist the epitome of playing qualities, aesthetics and most impressive pizz and arco tonal qualities all at the most affordable price. The Kolstein Busetto LaFaro model bass is fully setup to the Kolstein specification with a Kolstein adjustable bass bridge, Heritage bass strings, Kolstein panormo endpin, high-quality decorative brass bass gears, Planet Wing Pickup, and all other setup work synonymous with the Kolstein shop.
Liandro DiVacenza DB150 Hybrid Bass
These finely handcrafted Hybrid Bass features a highly seasoned hand carved spruce top, with flamed maple veneered laminated back and ribs. The back is swellback in design with violin corner. The bass is finished with an antiqued deep brownish red color and has a most impressive deep, lush orchestral or jazz quality of sound. Fitted with Baker-style gears with a tailpiece of either rosewood, ebony, or boxwood.
Bass features an elaborate antiquing varnish process that gives each model a unique, quality, and aged appearance. Tonally and aesthetically these Basses are of true artisan quality. Set up to the highest professional standards including a Fully padded bag, quality Brazil-wood bow, Kolstein Bass rosin, Bib, Quiver, and polishing cloth.
