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For sale 1973 Mathias Thoma for Sale!

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I bought this bass 4 years ago from David Gage in NYC, it was marketed as "Juzek-Type." It makes a great conservatory-level bass for any type of player, definitely has potential to be a great jazz bass too.

It was made in West Germany in 1973, and refurbished by David Gage's shop. Nice thick fingerboard, good bridge. There were no cracks during my tenure with it.

It is currently strung with Original Flatchrom GDA and a Flexocor E. I have a pair of Evah's, Bel Cantos, or Kaplans that I could put on if requested. It also comes with a Mooradian case, free of charge.

I'm asking for $8,000 OBO.

String Length: 42"
Upper Bout: 19"
Lower Bout: 25"
Rib Depth: 8.5"

PM or Email: [email protected]
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Were Mathias Thoma basses a lot different back in 73? My impression is that the current basses are basically inexpensive Romanians that are assembled there and "finished off" here in NY. Basically, a student grade bass. Back in 73, was it different? OR am I wrong about the current basses?
 
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I'm not in the market, but I'm wondering why you describe it as having been made in 1973. To me, it looks older.
 
From what I understand is that the bass was built in 1973, but then refinished/set up by Gage's shop before I purchased it (~2008). So the newer varnish is actually what makes it look older. It still has the original label marked with 1973 inside as well.
 

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