Restored German bass, ca. 1900
Restored German bass, ca. 1900 (Robbie, 2017) Offered by Jack Hill for $32,000
Specifications:
3/4 Size
42” String length
Fully Restored
Chromatic C-extension
With this bass Robbie took a good sounding bass and turned it into something extraordinary. In addition to a full restoration and the addition of a C-extension he modified the shape in subtle but profound ways. The body was too big, both in its length and depth, especially at the shoulders. Playing it must have been a chore. There was enough wood for him to cut down the length of the back at the button. He also narrowed the ribs from the lower corners up and made new, deeper ribs for the bottom bouts. This keeps the overall internal volume the same but creates a body shape that is more ergonomic, making it easier to get around into thumb position. This bass produces a huge, mature sound and is even throughout its registers.
To purchase this bass, see Jack Hill at JDHillMusic.com.
Curious for more details? Give us a call at 518 677 3151 or send us an email at mcinbass@gmail.com.
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