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Second hand, used Double Basses for sale and wanted |
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musicalinstrumentsales.co.uk
Second hand, used Double Basses for sale and wanted |
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| Make | Instrument Details | Price | Contact Details |
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| Andreas Zeller | Andreas Zeller Romanian Stentor Student Mk II (ebony fingerboard and solid front and back with corresponding better sound). It was set up professionally by Adrian Warrick in Woking. Good condition and excellent sound. Comes with soft case and bow. Between an quarter and a half size the instrument measures 160 cms from top of headstock to the floor including 7 inch spike. | £700 |
07771544807 Acton London |
| Bassix | Bassix electric double bass hand made by Alan Hatswell in Kent. Good condition and barely used by a very gentle jazzer. Ideal for gigs abroad. One-piece headstock / neck / bridge. Finished in gold and is about the length and weight of a bass guitar. Spike, stand, case, and body (plastic outer you can lean on) all supplied and original. Have had it checked over and all good. Makes a great tone. These retail for £1500. Selling for £700ono. Insured postage with Hermes £20. Welcome to come try. More info at their website bassix.net | £700 |
07976731508 Epping Essex UK |
| Boosey and Hawkes | Very good quality Renovated Boosey & Hawkes Exelsior Double Bass series no 5012. Adjustable bridge, Helicore hybrid strings, shadow bridge pick-up, braided tail wire, shoooting finger board. soft case and bow included. | £750 |
07870586385 London |
| Brian Tunnicliffe (Bow) | A very good Brian Tunnicliffe bow, very responsive and brings out deep fundamentals in my basses. It had a repair many years ago and you'd never know, it made no difference at all. sounds and feels great. Welcome to try out. | £1200 |
+447973112914 Hitchin UK |
| Bryant Panormo Copy | This bass is in very good condition and is made from beautifully figured English sycamore, with a very fine grain Sitka spruce front. A large 3/4 size instrument, a fine mature bass for the serious orchestral musician, amateur or professional, at a very reasonable price. Length of back 44.5 ins. string stop 41.5 ins. Fitted with a low-C extension by Lawrence Dixon, with D'Addario Kaplan Strings. Priced for a quick sale. Available to view in London, or Cardiff from September (meet-ups can be arranged) | £5000 |
07878520868 London / Cardiff |
| Emmanuel Wilfer, Germany, 1991 | Instrument is a Double Bass, hand made by Emmanuel Wilfer, Germany, 1991. Valued at £5500 including a bow and soft case. Very good condition, I just don't get the opportunity to play any more! Description: Swell back & Viol shape, back and ribs are of a medium flamed maple with matching ribs and the front is of a narrow grained spruce. The varnish is of a chestnut brown colour. Measurements: Length Of Back 109.5cm. Top Bout width 49.5cm. Centre Bout Width 36.5cm. Bottom bout width 65.5cm | £5500 |
07714242504 Sutton, Surrey |
| French Barbe School | Large French Barbe school double bass, circa 1870. Swell back with viol shape. Length of back 114.5cm, top bout width 55cm, middle bout width 39cm, bottom bout width 69cm. Played professionally for 25 years, but now need a smaller bass. Mahogany colour comes with new padded case. | £12000 |
07792248153 Southampton UK |
| German | 3/4 viol shape Double Bass believed to be c1880's or older with spruce belly and two-piece maple flat back. Been in the family since 1947 when purchased from local town band. Originally a 3-string bass with original m/c head positions visible in the peg box. Original m/c heads still in use. Rosewood fingerboard. Powerful mature sounding bass. String length 42 1/8". Has had repairs in the past. Recently restored to full playing condition by local bass maker. Buyer collects. | £2,750 |
07713 501570 Haywards Heath West Sussex |
| German | Double Bass C.1900 Flatback, 3/4, ebony fingerboard with bow and pick up. | £2750 |
01625872986 South Manchester |
| German | For Sale or Exchange.Price drop! Now £2750.No offers.Was £4750. Regretfully must sell. Buyer collects. German Double Bass--Two piece flat back of maple. Spruce table. Mid red brown varnish. Handsome looking bass. Not great cosmetically. Owned by myself for many years. Bought from a pro orchestra player. Selling due to my old age--now playing EUB--Will miss the DB. Circa from 1880's. Written valuation in 2006 between £4500 to £5000. Has had repairs in the past. Has inlaid position dots on side of F/B and inlays for thumb position. Quality tuning machine heads fitted. Well fitted bridge. Plays very well for both pizz and arco. Bass set up by Roger Dawson, London many years ago. A good sounding bass. Scale length 43 1/4". Comes with quality padded 'Mooradian' case cover. Bass well cared for. Would exchange or part exchange for quality Acoustic Archtop Guitar or EUB.(Electric Upright Bass). What have you? | £2750 |
01670774355 Northumberland UK |
| German | A swell back German bass from 1970's, initially set up by Turner Violins Ltd with recent work all done by Godfrey Shepard in Brighton. The bass is an ideal set up for pizzicato jazz with Thomastiks and a lowish action. Trying to describe the nature of sound is difficult but it's big, often used on acoustic gigs and has quite a jazz pedigree having graced the stage with Scott Hamilton, Warren Vache and Ken Peplowski amongst others - it's that kind of bass! Only selling due to retirement. Solid body, ebony fingerboard, lovely head, neck very comfortable and playable and light to carry. The attached Realist pick up is also thrown in. | £2,750 |
07815479079 Pulborough West Sussex UK |
| German | 3/4 size viol-shaped double bass, German c. 1840, flat back; originally 3 strings with a fourth added; ebony fingerboard, Pirastro strings; new bass bar and neck c. 1962. Owned by me for 64 years; not played much since 2010. Excellent for a beginner or chamber ensemble. Comes with bow(s), de luxe padded case, stool, music stand. | £4500 |
01323871341 Alfriston (near Eastbourne |
| German c1880 | German 3/4 flat back double base for sale. Recently refurbished by Malcolm Healy, new ebony finger board, wedge, bridge, strings, spike pin, tuning pegs and gluing. This base was owned by my father and has been in the family for 50+ years. Also included is a bow valued in the region of £250-300. | £3750 |
07931400544 Coulsdon Surrey UK |
| Hawkes Concert | I have decided to part with my double bass, a Hawkes Concert model made around 1918 probably in Germany. This has a full swell back, broad shoulders with the classic violin shape based on the unsurpassable form of Vincenzo Panormo's instruments. The bass, being over 100 years old, has survived well, having been repaired/restored recently by reputable luthiers and produces a full, rich and powerful tone ideally suited to both orchestral and jazz performance. These instruments change hands at between £15,000 and £25,000 and I am willing to look at offers of over £16,500 to achieve a quick sale. It comes with a soft case and an Underwood-style pickup. If interested please telephone me any time day or night. | £16,500 |
01689 875683 Orpington UK |
| Hungarian | Hungarian handmade double-bass ideal for orchestra and for those with smaller hands. 102 cm. Easy to transport and light. Finest quality wood and craftmanship. Bought in Italy in 2007 and has played in numerous Italian and swiss orchestras,has been used for auditions and on several solo projects . Ideal for those who need a double-bass that is easy to play and feels comfortable. I will include the case for free. | £5000 |
+447873950841 London |
| Hungarian/Austrian | A bargain 5 string bass possibly 50 years old or more. Antique finish. Has a very smooth deep and powerful sound and easy to play. Not screechy or scratchy at all. Ebony board. A desirable instrument that really does look the part. Swell back. | £6500 |
01903755623 Sompting Lancing West Sussex |
| JTL Mirecourt | Nice example of a bass from the Jérôme Thibouville-Lamy factories in Mirecourt, ca 1880. Bought from member of Liverpool Phil 30 years ago. Further details and measurements available on request. | £11,000 |
+447709773016 Leeds UK |
| Mathias Heinicke 1923 German Double Bass | Mathias Heinicke 1923's German Double Bass. Very nice instrument dated 1923 in excellent condition. Classic Violin shape Double Bass with Tyrolean style tuning machines, made of Spruce (Top) and Maple (back and sides). It has been recently restored with a new fingerboard and bridge with adjusters. Very rounded and full bodied sound. Sings very well, especially in the upper register. Includes case and straps. String length: 105,8 cm Length of back: 112,5 cm. String stop: D (G string) Based in London. Trials welcome. | £12,000 or nearest offer |
07445096965 London |
| Pietro Cavaletti | 3/4 size. Bought from Timothy Batchelar Instrument Maker and Restorer in July 2004. Very good condition, well looked after. Included in price: Padded case, French Style Bow and bow case. | £1950 |
02476674161 Coventry UK |
| Racz Laslo | Beautiful Hungarian Double Bass, made by Racz family. Figured maple and spruce. Swell back-swan back. Ebony fingerboard and tail-piece with carbon fibre end -pin. Superb instrument; suit jazz or classical. Lovely rich tone. Recently set-up and now has adjustable bridge and new Thomastik Spiracore strings. Also: good quality padded case and bow. | £4750 |
01785308174 Stone, Staffordshire UK |
| Reghin | 1/4 Reghin Double Bass made in Romania about 10 years ago. Beautiful instrument in immaculate condition which has been upgraded with D'Adarrio Helicore Orchestral strings to produce an outstanding sound. The top is made of solid spruce and the back of solid maple. Neck and sides are all maple. The instrument has been developed by a local luthier Jonathan Beecher in Oxford to enhance the sound and to optimise playing for small hands - bridge and strings have been adjusted to make facilitate use with small hands. These adjustments really do speed up the learning process. Bass bag included in excellent condition. This is collection only from Oxford. However for a small contribution I am happy to deliver within the M40 Oxford to London corridor or can arrange pick up from South Kensington if payment arranged in advance. It is available to try out in Oxford. | £850 |
07928399451 Oxford UK |
| Roderich Paesold | Bubenreuth anno 1996 Model No 590P. Comes with Bow, soft case & stand. very good condition.
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£1700 |
07847943016 Weymouth, Dorset UK |
| Romanian | Romanian circa 2010. This is a 3/4 size violin outline instrument with a swell back. While the instrument is on the large size, the string length is only 103.6cm making it exceptionally easy to play. This bass produces a huge sound and would be ideal for either jazz or classical players (previously used by a professional jazz player for years on numerous gigs and recordings). Some signs of cosmetic wear and tear but otherwise in excellent condition. Open to offers. | £5000 |
07400546087 NW London |
| Rudolf Fiedler | For sale is a truly superb 5 string Rudolf Fiedler Double Bass circa 1996. Originally bought as a 4 string in 2001 with modification work being completed by Malcolm Healy in Sutton in 2006. Fitted with 5 Pirastro Flexocor Strings and an Electric Amp Pic up for session work. Sale includes very well padded back pack carry case. Lovely scroll work present on the back that isn't common with basses of this age. Lovely rich sound, used primarily for classical orchestral and occasional jazz work. Looking for a quick sale so any questions or viewings most welcome. A truly great instrument ideal for both beginners and professionals alike. Has been used for performance at the Royal Festival Hall in London & Woodville Halls in Croydon to name but a view. Sadly not played as much as it used to be hence the reluctant sale. Bow available separately for purchase with travel case - Please enquire if interested. Happy to answer any questions or provide further pictures if required and viewings most welcome! | £5800 ono |
07737 404 584/ 07568 343 231 Sidcup Kent UK |
| Stentor | Half size Stentor Double Bass 1950. Excellent condition. Suitable for student. Soft case and bow included. | £525 |
07751508247 Darlington Co Durham UK |
| Unknown - Rubner style 5/8 | Lovely 5/8 size Bohemian double bass, c.1930, made in the same style as Joseph Rubner basses, from an unknown workshop in the same region. It has a particularly slender neck so it's great for smaller hands, but it has loads of tone and remarkable low end for its size. It is set up with some fairly light steel strings, an adjustable bridge, and is fitted with a Bassbalsereit pickup. It has been damaged and repaired (well) a few times in its life but is otherwise in great condition for its age. It's been gigged lots in the four years I've owned it, and though valued at £6000 I would settle for £5600. Could be perfect for a student who wants to move on to a more professional instrument but would benefit from something smaller than a 3/4. I can send more photos on request, and viewings are most welcome. | £5600 |
07504876744 London |
| Will A Mackay | Will A Mackay re-worked 3/4 Romanian Double Bass.I bought this bass in 2011 from the original owner who purchased it in 1995 new. I wanted a useable bass set up to the specification of my professional level instruments. Some of the work done includes - Replacement Rubner tuners, Glasser carbon fibre end pin unit, despaiu adjustable bridge, bass bar replaced, re-varnished using quality Behler varnish, neck reshaped from the typically clunky eastern European shape to something much more comfortable to play and the fingerboard has had a compound radius planed into with a fairly shallow scoop along it's length so perhaps best suited to Jazz or soloist work. Plays really nicely and sounds great, quite a punch to it. Gauranteed more playable than any other European bass in this price range. For further information on my luthiery work and background please check my website at: www.wmacbullfiddlescottishluthiery.com | £5000 |
01593 751540 Scottish Highlands |
| William Adam Mackay | 3/4 Double bass, large viol outline based on William Tarr bass of 1834. Meticulously hand crafted in the old tradition relying on hand skills learned and honed over a 20 year period with not a power tool or dremel in sight, by a musician. Authentically hand made in a way very few luthier can claim. The volume of this bass is helped by it's large viol outline yet the neck is comfortable and a pleasure to play. String length - 1020mm, 40 1/8". Upper bout width 530mm, lower 700mm. Length of back 1120mm. Neck stop 430, body stop 560mm. Two bass on this model available. One set up for classical, one for Jazz. Viewing recommended and visitors always welcome. | £17,500 |
01593 751540 Scottish Highlands. |
| William Fletcher | William Fletcher (Darlington) 1890 5/8 size. An unusual example of an English double bass made in Darlington in 1890 (labelled) by Wm Fletcher. I believe William Fletcher to have been a skilled wood worker/craftsman but I don't believe he was a fulltime/professional maker as his approach to making a double bass seems to be influenced by many European styles. It has a one-piece Poplar carved back (it's actually 3 pieces, one main section and to small pieces added either side to create the extra width needed for the bottom bout). Tightly flamed maple ribs and a nice quality carved spruce front. I have had this bass for about 10 years and have been trying to find out more about this maker with no luck however, I have finally got around to finishing the restoration and I'm very pleased with the out come and it looks and sounds remarkable. Specs; back length 106cm, string length 100cm, d-neck, rib depth 19cm (not including the front and back. Please feel free to ask for more details. | £10,000 |
07931 165350 Watford UK |
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