FS: Juzek Plywood/hybrid

[Jazzstick]

Back for sale is my Juzek, plywood front and back and wood sides. This was Arnold Schnitzer's old gigging bass.

$2000 with Mooradian gig bag and wheel.

I tried to play her again, but it will take too much time and dedication to relearn this great instrument.

pm me for details I am in Connecticut.

Brett

[BAHbass]

PM sent

[Jazzstick]

Still Available.

Price Drop $1900

Brett

[Joshua Phelps]

Is that a big crack in the upper left bought?

[Jazzstick]

Yes a crack that has been there at least 13 years. Lou Dileone himself sealed that and other cracks. very solid bass.

Brett

[eriksd]

Just out of curiosity, is that an older Juzek or newer? Also, I am very curious about the plywood top and back, carved sides configuration. Is there a story behind that?

[Jazzstick]

I think i was told 1930s. Arnold Schnitzer may know more about the history of the bass.

I'm not sure. I've been told that it's just like Ron Carter's Juzek, but I know very little about them.

Brett

[Jazzstick]

more pics

[jsc88]

What a beauty!
What's the string length?

[Jazzstick]

42"

Brett

[thesaddpenguin]

Here's an if-I-lived-in-Connecticut-and-could-play-this-beast...bump

[arnoldschnitzer]

Originally Posted by Jazzstick

I think i was told 1930s. Arnold Schnitzer may know more about the history of the bass.

I'm not sure. I've been told that it's just like Ron Carter's Juzek, but I know very little about them.

Brett

Think of this as a plywood bass. It was common for some German plys to be built with solid maple ribs. The shop may not have had the molds needed for making the ribs. Ron Carter's Juzek is fully carved. I think this bass is a bit later than the 1930s. I remember it fondly, from back in my gigging days. Big, dark, even and easy to get around. Good luck with the sale, Brett.

[crowsmengegus]

Nice bass...but is that some kind of chain-mail shirt on your wall?

[bazzo]

D or Eb neck?

[bsuttonbass]

Still available?

[Jazzstick]

Thanks Arnold

yes still available, and yes a chain mail shirt. I'm a medieval history buff.

Brett

[bsuttonbass]

PM me...

[Jazzstick]

I don't know how to tell if the neck is D or Eb.

Sorry
Brett

[JYD]

Pm Sent

[dave88]

Originally Posted by Jazzstick

I don't know how to tell if the neck is D or Eb.

Sorry
Brett

The note on the G string when you hit the heel.

Greg Howard plays tonight at UVA, you should come and bring the bass to Cville so I can check it out