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GERMAN FIVE STRING FLATBACK

A gorgeous 5 string German flatback bass of ample size and playable string length. The honey-amber varnish and excellent flamed maple back and sides make it an eye catcher.

This bass underwent extensive restoration work in Robbbie McIntosh's shop in 2005, which included shortening the neck (via scarf joint) to reduce the string length to 41.75"

Status: SOLD

  • Condition and date: very good, late 1800's
  • String Length: 41.75" (106mm)
  • Body size: 7/8
  • Top: Medium grained spruce
  • Back, ribs, neck: Flamed maple flatback, solid flamed maple ribs
  • Ebony fittings, German plate tuning machines
  • Mooradian gig bag included

Hermann Stolzel German Bass

This early 20th century German instrument bears a label from Hermann Stolzel of Markneukirchen.

Gael McKeon completely resored this bass in 2023, and carved a one-of-a-kind dragon head into the scroll.The bass is completely ebony free with a Gaiatone fingerboard and sonowood nut and saddle.

It has a loud, punchy, round, dark sound that is suitable for jazz as well as section playing.

Price: $18,000

  • Condition and date: excellent, early 1900's
  • String Length: 41.5" (1054mm)
  • Body size: 3/4
  • Top: Spruce
  • Back, ribs, neck: Plain maple. Carved back.
  • Gaiatone fingerboard, Sonowood nut and saddle.
  • Black padded gig bag included

Chadwick Folding Bass

The Chadwick Folding Bass (no longer in prduction) addresses the problem of air (and other) travel with a unique approach: the neck folds into the body of the bass!

This Chadwick is built on the Shen SB88 platform and has been well cared for with only some typical cosmetic wear from touring.

Includes the standard Chadwick flight case in excellent condition.

Status: SOLD

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