Basses For Sale

#402 - Wilfer #10 $11,000
#402 - Wilfer #10 Arched maple back, fine spruce top, reinforced sides, ebony trimmed. Hand-made and varnished classic Gamba shape bass offers a broad tone spectrum. About Wilfer The workshop was founded in 1905 and is now in its fourth generation. Every bass is hand-made according to an old tradition. Wilfer basses have an easy response, playability, high sound quality and a balanced tone color. The tops and backs are prepared according to sound circles and the varnish is a natural resin from an old family recipe that is applied by hand.

#404 - Wilfer #12 $16.000
The bass consists of flamed maple and choice spruce top that meets high standards. The Gamba form results in a variety of uses and tones with beautiful response. About Wilfer The workshop was founded in 1905 and is now in its fourth generation. Every bass is hand-made according to an old tradition. Wilfer basses have an easy response, playability, high sound quality and a balanced tone color. The tops and backs are prepared according to sound circles and the varnish is a natural resin from an old family recipe that is applied by hand.

John Juzek $2200
John Juzek This truly excellent bass is another fine instrument from the Juzeks: attractive matt-finish varnish, violin corners, nice machines, and best of all a really fine player. Our professional set-up includes fine bridge with adjuster wheels, cord tailpiece hanger, spirocore strings (for pizz. Players – equivalent quality for arco use), and planed fingerboard. A decent bag and good bow are included. $1700.

Sheng Liu Laminate double bass 3/4 $1,300.00 Photo unavailable. Please contact us.

Euro Basic Laminate double bass 3/4 $1,920.00

Calin Wultur Carcassi double bass model 3/4 $5,800.00

Calin Wultur Panormo double bass model 3/4 $5,800.00 Also available in Busetto model

½ Bass, label John Juzek….formerly in Prague ca. 1960 $8800
A surprising number of local jazz bassists are using ½ size instruments. Their size makes them less vulnerable at cramped gigs, and they are considerably easier to travel with. This lovely 50 yr-old Juzek, which is virtually repair-free, has the sound and depth that exceeds many ¾ basses, and sports the great Wilfer wood and workmanship that made the firm famous. With bag and Gage Realist pickup.

Juzek (Wilfer) Bass Master Art ca. 1969 $19,000
Juzek (Wilfer) Bass Master Art , ca. 1969 We are extremely fortunate to be associated with the Juzek Family and to offer this never-been-played bass that has been unearthed by Rob & Adam Juzek. The Emmanuel Wilfer company which has made all the fine Juzek basses for many years has long been considered one of the best bass-making shops in the world. This one is simply gorgeous with a lovely amber varnish, amazing European wood the quality of which is simply unavailable today, and great workmanship down to the inlaid Wilfer logo on the back. A terrific player right now, it will only get better with use. Even the bridge blank is nearly 50 years old. Certainly a one-of-a-kind bass.

“Ernst Heinrich Roth…1971” $2500
“Ernst Heinrich Roth…1971” E.H. Roth was an excellent German maker in the 1930’s and his firm maintained its reputation into the 70’s. This is an excellent hybrid bass with a beautiful piece of spruce in the top, and laminated sides and back. Great sound with depth, punch and volume that makes it difficult to believe that it isn’t fully carved. Here is a bass with the sound of a carved instrument and the sturdiness of a laminated one. It also comes with a top-of the line padded bag and a good pickup.

German, ca. 1850 $8000
German, ca. 1850. $8000. (35,36) There aren’t many of these around: a great, old carved bass with huge, amazing sound that can come only from age. This has been fully structurally restored by Rob over a period of more than two years and is in great playing condition. Excellent for pizz. or arco, it is probably the best playing bass we’ve ever had in the shop.

3 /4 Bulgarian Flatback. This is a unique bass that we just finished work on. Made in the 1970's, this instrument has beautiful workmanship and is in excellent condition. The top and ribs are carved, but the flat back is laminated, eliminating the inherent problems associated with solid backs that are flat. (This was made in a time when hybrids as we know them were not yet conceived). The label is in Russian characters and tells us that it was made in a town called Kazanlik. The best part is that it is a great playing bass, currently set up for jazz with the new Velvet strings. It's one of the most interesting and best playing basses we've had here in a long time. $3500.

Christopher, 2004. Hybrid (carved top, laminated sides and back) . One of the best basses of its type made today. $2200.00

We recently acquired a lovely 3/4 bass made in Mittenwald, Germany in the middle part of the 1800's, and we're currently doing extensive restoration on it. It's made of excellent wood, and should be a fine instrument for a serious or professional classical or jazz player. We'll keep you posted.