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SOLD Anton Posch 38''

Discussion in 'For Sale: Double Basses' started by Florent Ghys, Feb 5, 2017.

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  1. Feb 5, 2017 #1
    Florent Ghys

    Florent Ghys Supporting Member

    Jun 4, 2008
    08558
    Price:
    7000
    Strings:
    5
    Location:
    New Jersey
    Bonjour,
    This bass is a copy of a German "Anton Posch" built by Barrie Kolstein. He changed its proportions in order to keep a 3/4 bass size while reducing the string length to 38 inches. Therefore, this bass is still powerful but has a super short string length. Great for playing in 5ths, for people with short hands, or just in general for everybody who wants a simpler life.

    The bass has been built as a 4-string in 2015, and converted as a 5-string last year. The good thing with this conversion is that Barrie kept the original neck and installed a wider fingerboard (see photo). This makes this 5-string super super easy to play on the left hand.

    It comes with a removable neck; so there is the option to have a second 4-string neck (ask Barrie about it). It does not come with a flight case; only a soft bag.

    It is currently tuned in fourths with a high C string (EADGC). I have also played it with a low C (CEADG), and in fifths with a high E (CGDAE).

    Features:
    - 5 strings
    - 38'' string length
    - Removable neck
    - adjustable bridge
    - Rabbath endpin hole and Rabbath endpin
    - Marvin tailpiece
    - soft bass bag (red)

    Dimensions:
    Full length 68
    Body height 42
    Scale length 38
    Upper bout width 19
    Lower bout width 26
    Scroll to shoulder 27

    I am asking $7000. I am in NJ and frequently in NYC.
    It is a very special instrument and I hope it'll find its very special owner!
    I need the money to buy a super expensive instrument, so I am not interested in trading it.

    Check out Tomoya's videos about this bass:

    Florent

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    Last edited: Aug 23, 2017
  2. Feb 13, 2017 #2
    LouisF

    LouisF Supporting Member

    Apr 21, 2003
    Los Angeles, CA
    Do you have the other dimensions for the bass? Thanks
     
  3. Feb 13, 2017 #3
    Adam Booker

    Adam Booker

    May 3, 2007
    Boone, NC
    Endorsing Artist: D'Addario Strings, Remic Microphones
    Missing your short scale Solano five string?
     
  4. Feb 13, 2017 #4
    Florent Ghys

    Florent Ghys Supporting Member

    Jun 4, 2008
    08558
    oops sorry I forgot about the other dimensions
    just added them
     
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  5. Feb 13, 2017 #5
    LouisF

    LouisF Supporting Member

    Apr 21, 2003
    Los Angeles, CA
    The older I get the more attractive short scales become! Yep
    Louis
     
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  6. Feb 22, 2017 #6
    LouisF

    LouisF Supporting Member

    Apr 21, 2003
    Los Angeles, CA
    What are you interested in the trade department??
    Louis
     
  7. Feb 22, 2017 #7
    KUNGfuSHERIFF

    KUNGfuSHERIFF

    Feb 8, 2002
    Upstate NY
    ^^^ same question.
     
  8. Feb 22, 2017 #8
    LouisF

    LouisF Supporting Member

    Apr 21, 2003
    Los Angeles, CA
    Hmmmmm.......
     
  9. Feb 22, 2017 #9
    KUNGfuSHERIFF

    KUNGfuSHERIFF

    Feb 8, 2002
    Upstate NY
    Great minds, eh?
     
  10. Feb 22, 2017 #10
    LouisF

    LouisF Supporting Member

    Apr 21, 2003
    Los Angeles, CA
    Definitely! Just curious, but I can;t find anything about these basses on Barrie's site.
    L
     
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  11. Feb 22, 2017 #11
    KUNGfuSHERIFF

    KUNGfuSHERIFF

    Feb 8, 2002
    Upstate NY
    Give him a call, he's pretty open on the phone. He contracts with Jiri Polovny's Fiedler Shop outside of Prague to rough-out and send over instruments in the white. The wood is supplied by Barrie from his personal stash, which is a hoot. The instruments are tweaked, finished and set up here in NY.
     
  12. Feb 24, 2017 #12
    Florent Ghys

    Florent Ghys Supporting Member

    Jun 4, 2008
    08558
    I need the money to buy another bass that costs an arm, a leg, and a kidney, but I could be open to suggestions. PM me!

    And yes, definitely contact Barrie directly if you have questions about these basses. Phone call is better than email.
     
  13. Feb 26, 2017 #13
    LouisF

    LouisF Supporting Member

    Apr 21, 2003
    Los Angeles, CA
    Thanks.
     
  14. Apr 5, 2017 #14
    dkimbrobass

    dkimbrobass

    Jul 16, 2011
    Knoxville, TN
    Would love to play this bass. Fantastic stuff in the video clip. Thanks for posting this. DK
     
  15. Apr 6, 2017 #15
    Kody2011

    Kody2011

    Feb 1, 2017
     
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  16. Apr 6, 2017 #16
    Florent Ghys

    Florent Ghys Supporting Member

    Jun 4, 2008
    08558
    let me know if you happen to be around NJ or NYC!
     
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  17. Apr 6, 2017 #17
    Florent Ghys

    Florent Ghys Supporting Member

    Jun 4, 2008
    08558
    haha, not sure about the rate for a kidney in the US. I believe it's entirely covered by the French health insurance though :)
     
  18. Apr 6, 2017 #18
    dkimbrobass

    dkimbrobass

    Jul 16, 2011
    Knoxville, TN
    Yeah, I'll be in NYC next month. I'll see what our schedule is like that day. DK
     
  19. Apr 11, 2017 #19
    Florent Ghys

    Florent Ghys Supporting Member

    Jun 4, 2008
    08558
    OK let me know!
     
  20. May 15, 2017 #20
    dkimbrobass

    dkimbrobass

    Jul 16, 2011
    Knoxville, TN
    Sorry I couldn't get by to see the bass...tour schedule was a tad crazy. Hope you find someone to buy this awesome looking instrument. DK
     
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