Hand crafted in 2013 of premium Alaska Sitka Spruce (pre-1930) on top and seasoned German maple (pre-1950) throughout, this exquisite instrument has amazing tone quality and exceptional stability, holding to near-perfect tuning from week to week with the smallest of adjustments. There are no cracks, buzzes or repair issues, and the instrument has the following specifications:
Appraisal Documentation: c 2014: $17,000
Original and sole purchaser from luthier Wayne Holmes:
Finish: hand rubbed oil varnish
Ebony fingerboard
Pirastro Permanent strings
Carbon Fiber Rod reinforced neck
Dimensions (large ¾ or 7/8):
Ebony fingerboard
Pirastro Permanent strings
Carbon Fiber Rod reinforced neck
Dimensions (large ¾ or 7/8):
String Length: 105.4 (41.5”)
Body Length: 119 cm (47”)
Upper Bout Width: 56 cm (22”)
Lower Bout Width: 65 cm (25.5”)
Included Accessories:
Body Length: 119 cm (47”)
Upper Bout Width: 56 cm (22”)
Lower Bout Width: 65 cm (25.5”)
Included Accessories:
- German and French (black hair) pernambucco bows
- Mute
- Oynx Wheel
- Folding Bass Stand
- Black Bobelock padded bag with padded bow insert
Appraisal Documentation: c 2014: $17,000
Original and sole purchaser from luthier Wayne Holmes:
David Gadoury, Principal Bassist and President
Warwick (RI) Symphony Orchestra
Warwick (RI) Symphony Orchestra