It's a Palitino double bass with a great, powerful low E. It projects well and has a good sound--especially for pizzicato playing (plucking). It looks good, but does have some minor cosmetic scratches and dings. The bass is structurally sound and 100% playable. If you're new to playing the double bass, you'll not have to spend anything on the set-up or anything else (I've already had everything done).
I've had it modified to include a 5-string option by adding a Rickenbacker bass guitar tuning peg to the scroll--I haven't seen anyone else do this (and neither has my luthier), but it works great, and, personally, I think it looks cool. I doesn't ever get in the way of playing, if that is a concern you have by looking at the photos. The bass has had a lot of work done on it, which was all done by Bob Beerman (
http://www.bassviolinshop.com) in Greensboro. Bob is regionally renown for his work, and I have all the receipts from his shop.
The fingerboard has been re-planed and refinished, and plays great up and down the neck. If you want low action, you can get away with it on this bass. It has a new, high quality sound post, custom fitted by Bob. It has a new adjustable bridge, custom fitted to the top and carved to work perfectly with the fingerboard. I also had the nut replaced, and Bob added slots for either a 4-string or a 5-string set up. The bass plays great with either 4 or 5 strings. It is currently set up in the 4-string configuration with Corelli strings. I have an extra high C string if you want to go with the 5-string set-up.
The bass comes with a Glasser bow (French style) and a soft case.
The bass is located in the Triangle of NC.
$1,300 OBO.
(Note: the "OSO" on the headstock is just metallic decals, which could be easily removed.)
