SOLD mid 1800s Tyrolean gamba flatback

I'm selling my hand carved Tyrolean gamba flatback bass from the mid 1800s. Made in the German/Tyrolean area in Europe. Gamba shape with flat-back, inlaid purfling, sides and back are tight flamed maple. Nice medium dark brown "violin" finish. I bought this bass from a friend and it's performed well in a variety of contexts... classical, jazz, bluegrass, tango, etc. It sounds great and has a beautiful, rich tone both pizz and arco

It has recently been to both Chuck Treagor and Mike Shank. Chuck did his scientific sound work on it and installed a nice mahogany endpin. Shortly before I bought the bass, Mike installed a new tailpiece, bridge, nut and ebony fingerboard, and more recently Mike installed a new tailpiece wire, soundpost and Fishman full circle pickup.

This is a full sounding, big 3/4 size bass. I've mostly had Garbos, guts and the heritage strings on this bass and they've all felt/sounded great on this instrument. I would consider a trade or partial trade for an electric (particularly looking for an older p-bass).

here are some approximate dimensions. String length is 42-3/4". Body length is 42-3/4". Lower bout is 25-1/4". Middle bout is 14-3/4". Upper bout is 20-3/8". Body depth is 8-3/8".

I'm asking $5000 (Mike Shank has this bass appraised at $10-12,000)

I'm located in Ardmore, PA (just outside Philadelphia). Come check out this great deal on a beautiful instrument!



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pics...

 

I'd prefer a local pickup. Thanks.

 

nope. "blockless wonder".

 

Yes. Sorry, I didn't realize my inbox was full. I just sent you a PM.

 

I'm sorry for the lack of updates. I've decided to keep the bass for the foreseeable future.

 

I'm putting this bass back on the market. It's strung with a new set of animas and is really singing. If you're interested in a big instrument with a big/deep tone, this might be the bass for you.

$6000 obo. local pickup only.

 

price drop- $5800 firm. includes full circle pickup and a relatively new set of animas.

come check it out before I remember how great of an instrument this is and take it off the market again!

 

happy to include a good black padded case and full circle pickup in the sale.

 

Yes, still for sale.

 

This bass is still for sale. Sad to say I have to part with it, mainly for financial reasons. I may put it on consignment somewhere soon, so please get in touch if you'd like a good deal on an excellent instrument! I'd love to see it left in good hands.

 

Price drop - $5600

 

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