Beautiful antique double bass made by Ludwig Glaesel, Markneukirchin, circa 1891
$12,000
Labeled within and consistent with maker listed in Raymond Elgar’s book Looking at the Double Bass
+ ¾ size fully carved German gamba shape with deep ribs, beveled flat-back, and no exterior linings (pre-factory)
+ Gorgeous highly arched top, with narrow grain and beautiful golden varnish
+ Deep, robust tone – great low register!
+ 42’’ string length and professionally set up by Robertson and Sons
+ Old, restored hat-peg style ebony tuners, with high-quality brass and metal gears
+ Fantastic vintage instrument at this price
Recent work Summer ‘09 includes:
+ New Endpin, New bridge w/ adjusters
+ New sound post, fingerboard dress, and set-up
+ All work by Robertson and Sons Violins of Albuquerque, NM
Great smaller but mature sounding vintage instrument at an affordable price. Could make a great growling Jazz bass as well. In excellent shape and ready to go. Pics can be seen here:
http://www2.snapfish.com/snapfish/th...NAME=snapfish/
This instrument is being sold by a professional symphony musician located in the DFW area.
Call 817-565-0187
Thanks, Brian
