1985 Arvi bass

[Provbass1]

Modeled, as are all Arviis, on mid 19th century Italian Rocca, long in Boston Symphony. Large 3/4-small to 7/8 size-- smaller upper bout, large lower. 42" string length. Round back, violin corners. #17, made in 1985. Played daily since then. David Gage installed C-extension, modified recently with Rob Anzelloti capos. Recently set up with bridge and new ebony tail-piece by Dennis Roy. Original Flexocors, Mooradian cover.
A great, dark sounding, projecting example of Kai's work-- nicer wood and varnish than the earliest basses, and not as edgy sounding as most others.
Asking $17500.
e-mail me at eliot.porter@gmail.com to see. In New England. More pictures available.

[Provbass1]

Modeled, as are all Arviis, on mid 19th century Italian Rocca, long in Boston Symphony. Large 3/4-small to 7/8 size-- smaller upper bout, large lower. 42" string length. Round back, violin corners. #17, made in 1985. Played daily since then. David Gage installed C-extension, modified recently with Rob Anzelloti capos. Recently set up with bridge and new ebony tail-piece by Dennis Roy. Currently strung with Bel Cantos and comes with Mooradian cover.
A great, dark sounding, projecting example of Kai's work-- nicer wood and varnish than the earliest basses, and not as edgy sounding as most others.
Asking $18k.
e-mail me at eliot.porter@gmail.com to see. In New England. More pictures available.

[Provbass1]

still available: now set up with BelCAntos

[Provbass1]

Still available-- sounding great-- still play it several hours a week, and it sounds better than ever-- and much cheaper than other top-of-the-line contemporary makers.

[Provbass1]

Anybody interested?
Asking price is below what I see elsewhere, and has extension and cover included.

[Provbass1]

Now asking $17,500.
Here is the recent price for a new one(w/o extension, perhaps cover?)
http://www.jdhillmusic.com/

And another: http://www.shankstrings.com/inventory/15over/1.html

The October International Musician has an ad for #14 for 18K

[Provbass1]

The October International Musician has an ad for #14 for 18K

[Provbass1]

played it all last week, 8 shows, 5 1/2 hours rehearsal- sounding great.

[Robin Ruscio]

Still available?

[Provbass1]

Yup, just playing it this afternoon.
Had a minor fingerboArd dressing lSt month, too,
Bass includes custom made bib and bow quiver

[Provbass1]

Includes custom bib and bow quiver

[Herbie 80's]

I really hope that you're able to send this soon, it's been listed since 2009! Beautiful bass, Prov.

[Provbass1]

Thanks, Herbie,
Not much interest here: I'll be patient.

[Jason Sypher]

It's been my experience that most of the players on this site or in the 10K and under range. In addition the market is really down right now. I had to let my bass go for significantly under what I felt it was worth compared to other instruments on the market.
It can be difficult to connect the right person with the right bass selling by yourself. Eventually the right person will come around.

[Provbass1]

Thanks , Jason
Yeah, I know--- nothing is selling right now.
But I'm not desperate (yet)
BTW, I may be in Manhattan the 2nd week of March, if you are interested I could bring the Arvi with me.
EP

[Provbass1]

Still for sale-- will throw in wheel or Kolstein stroller to lucky bidder!

[Provbass1]

Would make a great graduation gift--
These basses are played in major orchestras and have won many auditions!

[Provbass1]

These go for 20K new (w/o extension, etc.)

[LouisF]

Are you in Providence or Boston?

Louis

[Provbass1]

Bass is near Boston, I am in Providence-- it can be seen either place.