Double Bass Double Bass—Where do I sell??

[LeslieCampbell]

I have a double bass, but I don’t know anything about it, nor do I play. Can anyone direct me on where I can sell and what it might be worth?

The label on the inside says, “Herold Jaeger. Reproduction of Antonius Stradivarius. Cremona 1735”
Made in Czechoslovakia

 

[BucketOfFish]

You are very warm. Click on "Forums", "Doublebass" then "Classifieds" third item down. Be sure to read the the rules.
Someone else might may pop in here to give you an idea of value.

 

[TroyK]

The best thing to do is find a luthier near you who can appraise it and advise on any issues.

 

[LeslieCampbell]

You are very warm. Click on "Forums", "Doublebass" then "Classifieds" third item down. Be sure to read the the rules.
Someone else might may pop in here to give you an idea of value.

Thanks!!

 

[jj.833]

https://www.talkbass.com/threads/harold-jaeger-bass.228649/

The price of web sellers (and the looks of the basses) varies widely, which makes me wonder.

I never heard about Herold Jaeger in Czech republic, and yet the bass doesn't seem too uncommon in US. Makes me believe this is probably american importer brand for range of Czechoslovak basses, which would date it between 1918-1948, most like 1930s.

As @TroyK says, get it appraised by a luthier. If the bass seems valuable, ask him to write an authorised assessment.

 

[klem.gote]

How about some pics?

 

[MonetBass]

If you have a violin shop near you, check with them to see if they would buy it or at least let you put in on consignment.