This is an old Juzek/Wilfer bass i acquired about 3 years ago. The bass has been on a lot of gigs in the Southern California area and has served me quite well. It has had a crack repaired towards the end of the tail piece when I set it down too hard and missed the endpin, but it was fully repaired by Lisa Gass at LA bass works. Other than that, it hasn't had any other repairs while in my possession. This would make a great travel bass or good entry level fully carved bass. It needs no repair or maintenance and is in gig ready playing condition. Comes with gig bag.
3/4 size
41.5 inch string length
From an appraisal in 2005 at Thomas Metzler Violin shop while not in my possession.
" The bass bears a printed label that reads
John Juzek
Violinmaker Formerly in Prague
MADE IN GERMANY
The back is formed from two pieces of quarter-cut maple, marked by sparse, irregular horizontal flame. The ribs and scroll are formed from mostly plain maple. The two-piece spruce top has mostly straight, fairly wide grain. The instrument is covered with a dark red-brown varnish that has been well worn, revealing a golden ground beneath. The bass in good, well-repaired condition.
Measurements:
length 119.5cm
upper bouts 48.6cm
middle bouts 36.6cm
lower bouts 66.5cm"
The strings are Evah Pirazzi's , light or medium gauge... ( can't remember i'll double check if you'd like)
Thanks for inquiring
Cleats
Repaired crack by Lisa Gass
3/4 size
41.5 inch string length
From an appraisal in 2005 at Thomas Metzler Violin shop while not in my possession.
" The bass bears a printed label that reads
John Juzek
Violinmaker Formerly in Prague
MADE IN GERMANY
The back is formed from two pieces of quarter-cut maple, marked by sparse, irregular horizontal flame. The ribs and scroll are formed from mostly plain maple. The two-piece spruce top has mostly straight, fairly wide grain. The instrument is covered with a dark red-brown varnish that has been well worn, revealing a golden ground beneath. The bass in good, well-repaired condition.
Measurements:
length 119.5cm
upper bouts 48.6cm
middle bouts 36.6cm
lower bouts 66.5cm"
The strings are Evah Pirazzi's , light or medium gauge... ( can't remember i'll double check if you'd like)
Thanks for inquiring
