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For Sale Old French Scroll Tuners and Extension

Discussion in 'For Sale: Double Basses' started by ProspectBass, Jun 5, 2020.

  1. ProspectBass

    ProspectBass

    Jan 19, 2013
    Brooklyn, NY
    Price:
    1000
    Strings:
    4
    Location:
    New York
    My old French double bass took a tumble a couple of years ago and during the restoration I had occasion to get a new scroll, tuners, and extension. For sale here are the old ones. My bass is an unnamed French Mirecourt instrument likely from around 1870 that reminds many people of a Bernardel. The scroll for sale here is likely not original to the bass but is a good example of a French scroll of the period. The tuners are likely original and work just fine. A few creaks depending on the time year, but they do the job and look the part. The extension for sale was made by Dennis Roy in Boston about 10 years ago and the stoppers are by Rob Anzellotti and it goes down to a low C. Once installed the extension is removable which I always found to be very useful. It works great, and the scroll already has a hole drilled to accommodate this extension. Seems like the ideal use case for all of this hardware would be a scroll graft onto a new or existing neck. I've loved using these things and would be very happy to see them in a good home where they are making music regularly. If you don't like the price I'm happy to consider offers.
    Thanks!

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    IMG_6587.jpg My old French double bass took a tumble a couple of years ago and during the restoration I had occasion to get a new scroll, tuners, and extension. For sale here are the old ones. My bass is an unnamed French Mirecourt instrument likely from around 1870 that reminds many people of a Bernardel. The scroll for sale here is likely not original to the bass but is a good example of a French scroll of the period. The tuners are likely original and work just fine. A few creaks depending on the time year, but they do the job and look the part. The extension for sale was made by Dennis Roy in Boston about 10 years ago and the stoppers are by Rob Anzellotti and it goes down to a low C. Once installed the extension is removable which I always found to be very useful. It works great, and the scroll already has a hole drilled to accommodate this extension. Seems like the ideal use case for all of this hardware would be a scroll graft onto a new or existing neck. I've loved using these things and would be very happy to see them in a good home where they are making music regularly. If you don't like the price I'm happy to consider offers.
    Thanks!
     

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  2. Haruhiko

    Haruhiko

    Jun 12, 2020
    Interested in the tuning machines. PM sent.
     
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  3. Mitch911

    Mitch911

    Dec 29, 2015
    Will be sending you a PM about the extension =)
     
  4. Haruhiko

    Haruhiko

    Jun 12, 2020
    Still available? I'm still interested in the machines...
     
  5. A+ TB'er and amazing bassist!
     
  6. BAJO

    BAJO

    Mar 7, 2006
    West Orange,NJ
    PM Sent
     
  7. PM Sent
     
  8. fleatonius

    fleatonius

    Aug 18, 2006
    PM Sent
     
  9. Basscity

    Basscity

    Mar 25, 2014
    Hi
    Interested in purchasing the entire package. How do I reach you?
     
  10. Decomposer

    Decomposer Supporting Member

    Apr 8, 2002
    PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
    Hi, what tuners did use use on the new neck?