Busetto Bass

LouisF · #1 03-04-2009, 05:53 PM

I've had this Chinese bass about three months, to use while repairs on another bass were being completed. I'm selling it to buy a carved Italian bass that's become available.

The bass is very good for what it is: all carved, not too thin a top; decent varnish; I had Gary Stein (Stein on Vine) put in quality Rubner tuners, an adjustable bridge and a carbon fiber end pin. The bass sounds warm and full and is as good as any Chinese or Romanian bass under $5k. I've play it daily - and taken it to orchestra rehearsals where it got good notices.

I've got Corelli 380TXFs on it now for orchestra, but can put on a set of Obligatos at no charge. It comes with a Kaces II bag. The bass is in LA, but I can ship (extra). I'll add photos tomorrow.

Asking price is $2750.00

Thanks

Louis

Dimensions:

Body length: 44"
Upper bouts: 19"
Middle bouts: 14"
Lower bouts: 24"
String length: 41"

LouisF · #2 03-07-2009, 02:03 PM

Here are two more photos - and I have put on the Obligatos. Bass sounds even warmer.

Thanks

Louis

LouisF · #3 03-09-2009, 11:29 PM

Obligatos are on now... just in case!

Louis

LouisF · #4 03-11-2009, 05:59 PM

Going to Craig's list LA - same price etc;

LF

LouisF · #5 03-31-2009, 02:24 PM

Bump - Gets donated to Dennis Trembly and the USC String program next week - if no takers! Thanks

Louis

paujones · #6 03-31-2009, 09:08 PM

Do you know which model of Chinese bass this is? Shen, Eastman, Christopher, or other?

LouisF · #7 04-04-2009, 03:55 PM

pm sent

kittyboy · #8 04-04-2009, 05:16 PM

Yes, details of maker and model would be appreciated.

LouisF · #9 04-04-2009, 06:04 PM

It's unlabeled but from the Yita Music factory. Like I say, it goes to USC after Easter, if no one speaks up. Insurance appraisal is for $4000, which is what some dealers (mentioned in pm) sell the basses set up under shop names.

Louis

Gary Lynch · #10 04-04-2009, 09:12 PM

Actually, these are great basses all things considered. Attractive too.

LouisF · #11 04-04-2009, 10:52 PM

Thanks. I think so - just to fill in the details - when I went off to be President of Deep Springs College (in the High Sierras) I left my carved bass on loan to USC. I came back a 1/2 year earlier than planned and used this busetto bass as a "filler"until the USC school year ends (in May) when I get my carved de Anda bass back.

Otherwise,I would probably keep this one.For the money,it's quite good.

Louis

Gary Lynch · #12 04-05-2009, 07:37 PM

When you consider a veneer Kay sells for this price now, this is really an attractive bass offer. Yita builds solid basses.

LouisF · #13 04-13-2009, 09:12 PM

Thanks!

Louis