*SOLD* Abraham Prescott School Double Bass - *NOW 22K*

Jason Sypher · #1 07-10-2010, 05:39 PM

NOW 22K

Early 1800's Double Bass (American Yankee or Austrian). The deal of the century at 22K...firm. This is the best sound you will find for 22K anywhere. Period.

I am greatly reducing the price of my excellent bass. Mooradian case. This is a very special bass that is in perfect playing condition. Determined to be a American (Yankee) instrument dated between 1830 - 1850 or an Austrian instrument from around 1800 (Paul Biase of NY suggestion). Very playable 7/8 size perfect for all applications. Huge organ pedal bass sound. Excellent pizz and very smooth under the bow. An absolute delight. Here are some photos: http://gallery.me.com/bassnote/100169

Live:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4HSs...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AHhF...eature=channel

$22,000.00

Dimensions:
Upper Bout: 21 1/2" (54.6 cm)
Middle Bout: 15" (38.1 cm)
Lower Bout: 26 1/4" (66.7 cm)

Ribs:
Lower/Mid Bout: 8 1/2" (21.6 cm)
Upper Bout: 7 1/2" (19.1 cm)

Body Length: 43" (109.2 cm)

Mensure: 42 1/2" (108 cm)

Jason Sypher · #2 07-15-2010, 11:02 AM

Keepin' it fresh

Phil Rowan · #3 07-15-2010, 03:29 PM

The bass sounds fantastic Jason (also thanks to the player, of course)!

Jason Sypher · #4 07-15-2010, 06:26 PM

Thanks Phil. Where do you live in NY? I'd love to come check you out on a gig sometime.

Will Yager · #5 07-18-2010, 10:42 PM

This bass always makes me drool... I wish I had the bread!

Jason Sypher · #6 07-18-2010, 10:53 PM

You could get a bass bib for that... Thanks for checking it out.

Phil Rowan · #7 07-19-2010, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Sypher

Thanks Phil. Where do you live in NY? I'd love to come check you out on a gig sometime.

Sure thing! I live in good ol' Astoria. I'm playing this Wednesday (the 21st) at Cafe Vivaldi and Thursday at The Garage (if you can make it, I recommend the Vivaldi gig way more.. we hit at 8:15 for an hour). Hmm, maybe I'll go plug these in the Misc. section.

nickbass · #8 07-19-2010, 12:14 PM

Beautiful bass, and the playing great as well! What work was involved converting it back to a righthander? Do you ever bring the bass over to Europe?

Jason Sypher · #9 07-19-2010, 01:12 PM

The bass is a right hander, my computer just flips the image. This bass has been in Europe a few times. There were many shops drooling over it but, at the time, it wasn't on the market.

portraitoftracy · #10 07-19-2010, 02:52 PM

I would love to know what bass you are keeping instead of this one? Or maybe it is a money issue. How long have you owned this bass Jason?

Jason Sypher · #11 07-19-2010, 03:51 PM

It's an important question and I've debated it over and over again privately and publicly. I listen to the clips myself and think, "damn, that is one great bass". I think, in the end I'm just looking for something "different". I've had this bass for about 6 years now and have developed my habits on it. I find that when I play other instruments I play differently. I'm curious to explore another bass and, in the process, myself. It's personal, it's not the bass. This bass was just such an instrument for me when I got it. My whole world changed in a day. I'm sure it will do the same for it's next owner. It's a real game changer.