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*SOLD* Flatback bass for sale

Discussion in 'DB Classifieds Archive' started by bassbob, Jun 30, 2008.

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  1. Jun 30, 2008 #1
    bassbob

    bassbob

    Oct 16, 2004
    Midwest
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    I have a flatback carved bass possibly German No label inside. Has several repaired cracks on the sides and the top. It's an old high school bass that languished in a warehouse for awhile.

    Currently strung with Helicores and a new bridge. The bassbar and braces seem to be solid at this time. The bass has a lot of character. I have more pics I can send to anyone interested. $900 plus shipping.
     
  2. Jul 1, 2008 #2
    TMWBassist

    TMWBassist

    Feb 7, 2007
    Scottsdale, AZ
    Do you have more pics you can send? Also, do know any information such as the age or anything?
     
  3. Jul 2, 2008 #3
    mlz77096

    mlz77096

    Oct 16, 2007
    Houston, TX
    How would you describe the sound? Would it be good for pizz? Looks like it has character. Is it playable as is? More information and more pics would be welcome.
     
  4. Jul 2, 2008 #4
    bassbob

    bassbob

    Oct 16, 2004
    Midwest
    Heyall,

    After some reading in the other sections of this forum, it's possible the bass may be a czech or German model. I hear hat peg tuners were used through the 60's so that may be a way to date the bass. The back of the bass is in great shape no cracks and linen and glue were used to repair the other cracks on the sides and top. No label inside the bass that I can see. The bass is playable. At some point, more maintenance will be in order due to the age and weathe considerations. I will get some more pics posted asap.
     
  5. Jul 2, 2008 #5
    jayarroz

    jayarroz

    Jul 10, 2007
    Boston
    Endorsing Artist: Glockenklang
    wow 60 carved for 900 bucks?? Sounds good, bumpedy bump!
     
  6. Jul 3, 2008 #6
    P_bass

    P_bass

    Jun 23, 2006
    St Louis MO - St Charles
    PM to you
     
  7. Jul 5, 2008 #7
    beingbecoming

    beingbecoming

    Jul 6, 2004
    Fort Wayne, Indiana
    can you please email me so we can chat about this bass? I have some questions but PM is seeming to not work to you.

    Thanks!
     
  8. Jul 5, 2008 #8
    Eli_Upright12

    Eli_Upright12

    Mar 19, 2007
    Indianapolis, IN
    Bob where are you in the Midwest?
     
  9. Jul 5, 2008 #9
    bassbob

    bassbob

    Oct 16, 2004
    Midwest
    To anyone interested in the flatback I should note it does have a plywood back. The top and sides are carved hence the repaired cracks. The scale is about 42" Sound is good for arco and pizzicato. I've had one jazz guy and one classical guy play this and I am blown away by the quality of the sound. I'd keep this if I didn't already have a good bass. Any questions can be sent to me at:

    [email protected]
     
  10. Jul 14, 2008 #10
    Lii

    Lii

    May 5, 2008
    Midwest
    Hi bassbob, I PM'd you.
     
  11. Jul 15, 2008 #11
    MurvintheWalrus

    MurvintheWalrus

    Sep 21, 2007
    so is this a hybrid then?
    if i email you could you send me some sound clips of a walking line please?
     
  12. Jul 19, 2008 #12
    bassbob

    bassbob

    Oct 16, 2004
    Midwest
    I sold the flatback thanks for your interest.
     
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