PRICE REDUCED FROM $10,000 TO $8500
THE BASS IS NOW LOCATED AT WORLD OF STRINGS IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
FOR SALE: EXCELLENT 1928 CZECH 5 STRING DOUBLE BASS
This bass has a clear, deep, resonant sound good for
both bowing and plucking. The low B string really
shakes the whole house! The fully carved bass is gamba
shaped and was upgraded to a 5 string design in 1998
by Lisa Gass, a fine luthier in Los Angeles. That
upgrade includes gorgeous silver tuning gears; new
neck (very playable for 5 string), scroll, extended
fingerboard planed perfectly across the entire
register, gotz endpin, adjustable bridge, tailpiece,
and a 5 string set of thomastik spirocore strings or
your preferred choice of strings. Included is a
Mooradian fully padded cover and a bass wheel for ease
of transportation. I can supply a student level bow as
well.
The deep, clear tone and extended low range are
perfect for an orchestral setting with playing ease
and flexibility that only a 5 string offers. This bass
also does remarkably well in an acoustic (or
amplified) jazz situation. I have also used the bass
for opera, big band, pop, and recording with wonderful
results as the clear tone throughout the range makes
it a perfect all around bass. The bass is like a mix
between Dennis Trembly (Los Angeles Philharmonic
principal) and John Clayton (jazz virtuoso). I love
this bass but must sell.
6 years ago in 1998 the bass was appraised at $10,000.
Lisa Gass (the luthier who upgraded) verbally
appraised it at $12,000 in March, 2004. With this bass
you are fully prepared to execute anything and more
that the music demands. I am lowering the price from
$10,900 to $10,000 and will consider any serious
offers. This bass is worth every penny.
The bass is currently in Long Beach, CA. I am willing
to drive the bass within reason to potential serious
buyers (or buyer may come to the bass). I also have a
trunk if it needs to be shipped. Or the buyer may
supply his/her own trunk. Buyer will receive all paper
work, including the insurance appraisal and upgrades.
All inquiries may be directed to Vince Johnson:
[email protected] 831 539 6630
www.fourfreshmen.com
THE BASS IS NOW LOCATED AT WORLD OF STRINGS IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
FOR SALE: EXCELLENT 1928 CZECH 5 STRING DOUBLE BASS
This bass has a clear, deep, resonant sound good for
both bowing and plucking. The low B string really
shakes the whole house! The fully carved bass is gamba
shaped and was upgraded to a 5 string design in 1998
by Lisa Gass, a fine luthier in Los Angeles. That
upgrade includes gorgeous silver tuning gears; new
neck (very playable for 5 string), scroll, extended
fingerboard planed perfectly across the entire
register, gotz endpin, adjustable bridge, tailpiece,
and a 5 string set of thomastik spirocore strings or
your preferred choice of strings. Included is a
Mooradian fully padded cover and a bass wheel for ease
of transportation. I can supply a student level bow as
well.
The deep, clear tone and extended low range are
perfect for an orchestral setting with playing ease
and flexibility that only a 5 string offers. This bass
also does remarkably well in an acoustic (or
amplified) jazz situation. I have also used the bass
for opera, big band, pop, and recording with wonderful
results as the clear tone throughout the range makes
it a perfect all around bass. The bass is like a mix
between Dennis Trembly (Los Angeles Philharmonic
principal) and John Clayton (jazz virtuoso). I love
this bass but must sell.
6 years ago in 1998 the bass was appraised at $10,000.
Lisa Gass (the luthier who upgraded) verbally
appraised it at $12,000 in March, 2004. With this bass
you are fully prepared to execute anything and more
that the music demands. I am lowering the price from
$10,900 to $10,000 and will consider any serious
offers. This bass is worth every penny.
The bass is currently in Long Beach, CA. I am willing
to drive the bass within reason to potential serious
buyers (or buyer may come to the bass). I also have a
trunk if it needs to be shipped. Or the buyer may
supply his/her own trunk. Buyer will receive all paper
work, including the insurance appraisal and upgrades.
All inquiries may be directed to Vince Johnson:
[email protected] 831 539 6630
www.fourfreshmen.com
