Double Bass Strunal 5/5

[GtarGreg]

Hello! I am trying to research the basic price range of a Strunal 5/5 model bass. The inside label shows "Luby, Czech Republic" and a serial number. It does not have any blemishes really and certainly no previous repair work. It has a new bridge and strings.

I realize that you cannot really appraise an instrument without seeing it or at least some pictures but I am hoping someone can tell me what a range might be. Is this a carved top model? If it is in good shape, is it worth at least $5.5K?

(Update: is there a history of these basses whereby they used to make them "by hand" in the past? Apparently this is one of those...)

Thanks for any thoughts or comments!

 

[groooooove]

i'd be shocked if anyone can offer anything without seeing some photos

 

[GtarGreg]

i'd be shocked if anyone can offer anything without seeing some photos

You have a good point! I will try to get some. Thanks for the reply..!

 

[GtarGreg]

Here: my understanding is this is and older, fully carved bass but I know enough to be dangerous. What do you guys think?

 

[unbrokenchain]

Top is carved, back too maybe, hard to tell from the photo. All I got.

 

[GtarGreg]

What else would be good to show?

 

[jsf729]

Always wise to show the neck joint to the body as it is prone to failure- not bass particular, just the nature of having a large instrument with over 200 pounds of pressure wanting to pull the scroll to the tailpiece. Accidents do happen...

 

[jmlee]

These were widely available recently. Fully carved spruce top, maple back/sides. Just Google the model and lots pops.

BTW, I believe you need to be a supporting member to get the valuation question you’re asking answered here.

 

[GtarGreg]

Here's the neck joint. It looks to be in excellent shape.

 

[GtarGreg]

BTW, I believe you need to be a supporting member to get the valuation question you’re asking answered here.

I appreciate that. I'd pay for an appraisal, but I'm just asking a ranged opinion. I'm sure I can add some value the forum along the way. I like it here and thank you everyone for your replies.

 

[Matt Ides]

Where are you located? You could get a nice older carved bass in that range depending on where you are?

More importantly how does it play and sound?

 

[GtarGreg]

Southeast..and its a great bass - heavier than a basic Shen, fuller and louder tone. Plays about the same.

 

[Eric Hochberg]

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[El Thumpo]

$5,500 seems rather high to me. If you’re located in the states (your profile doesn’t say), 5.5K could buy you an exemplary Shen, a Xuechang Sun, or an Upton Gary Karr. All new.

 

[El Thumpo]

$5,500 seems rather high to me. If you’re located in the states (your profile doesn’t say), 5.5K could buy you an exemplary Shen, a Xuechang Sun, or an Upton Gary Karr. All new.

Of course, those are 3/4 models, which are the standard sizes. Are you sure you wsnt a 4/4 model? Those tend to call for large hands.

 

[Fretless55]

First let me say I’m a happy player of a Strunal 5/35 hybrid!

But, with a budget of 5.5K, there are a lot better options out there...

 

[MIKMAN]

Let me add my $0.1. These basses are sold for $2500 new in Europe. They are constructed in Luby, the Czech Republic and they are fully carved flatbacks, featuring a medium grained spruce top and unflamed maple ribs and back. What's the point to pay more than the double price of a new one? If you live in the States you have unlimited choices but even in Europe with $5500 you can buy a much better instrument.
Mike