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Pangaro Bass No. 2

Completed June 2023, Bass #2 has been played professially in NYC for two years, and is now ready for its next home.

This orchestral model has a large body but a easily playable string length with quick access to the upper registers. After only two years, the instrument's sound has opened up considerably, and it delivers a warm and direct sound in all registers, with a massive low end.

Price: $26,500

  • String Length: 41.5" (1054mm)
  • Upper bout: 530mm
  • Center bout: 365mm
  • Lower bout: 705mm
  • Length of body: 1130mm
  • Rib Depth: 210mm - 145mm
  • Top: Sitka Spruce
  • Back, ribs, neck: Bigleaf Maple
  • Continuous-curve flatback with Responsive (Tucker) Bracing
  • Removable neck for travel
  • Weight-relieved Sloane tuners
  • Fully chromatic C extension
  • Height-adjustable aluminum saddle

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"

Price: $12,000

  • 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

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