I have for sale a 2001 Kolstein Grand Panormo model string bass I commissioned Barrie to make for me upon trying one at the ISB convention that year. It has been completely trouble free for me and is a great instrument for a graduate student or pro. I tend to baby my fiddles so it's in great shape and equally at home playing classical or jazz. You might consider it an orchestral "audition" level bass although there are several out there serving in major bass sections. It's a small 7/8 with plenty of volume, projects well, and plays nice and even. Dimensions:
Overall body length: 46 1/4 in.
Width at the upper bout: 20 1/4 in.
Width at the center bout: 15 in.
Width at the lower bout: 26 5/8 in.
Mensure (string length): 41 3/4 in.
I'm selling to get back into a vintage type bass and will miss having this one to draw upon to use in my work. It's not one of the imported models that they finish in the shop, they make it from scratch in NY from well-aged spruce and maple, expertly varnished with a vintage look in mind. The price is 16K which is $1500 less than new and has had 5 years of "playing-in" for you. Includes the famous Kolstein adjustable bridge and compensating tailpiece, and a Mooradian bag. I'm located in Nashville TN.
Contact:
iah@comcast.net
You can see a slide show of the bass at the link below.
http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...sed&interval=3
