DOUBLE-BASS INVENTORY
There always is a large selection of double-basses for sale and in all price ranges at my workshop. In addition to offering excellent quality older instruments that have withstood the rigors of time and playing, I also offer a limited number of new instruments from select workshops and makers. I have had a working relationship with these importers and their workshops for several years and I am confident in the long term stability and tonal qualities of these double-basses.
All instruments offered for sale at my workshop have been properly repaired and restored, adjusted and set-up with well-fitted sound posts and bridges, proper string heights, bridge arching and bridge thickness, and properly adjusted top-nuts along with dressed fingerboards. I personally assure all perspective buyers that every double-bass has been carefully examined and is in top working order.
12196 Chinese, “Morelli” model, carved-back model, 42” string length, ¾ size
12197 American, c. 1957 Kay M1, laminate, 42” string length, ¾ size
14210 German, c.1970 Wm. Lewis & Son, laminate, 41.5” string length,¾ size
9956 German, c. 1967 Goetz workshop, carved-back, 39” string length, 5/8 size
12194 Chinese, “Amati” model, carved-back model, 42” string length, ¾ size
13202 German, “Juzek” label, Wilfer workshop, 1960s era, carved-back model, 42” string length, ¾ size
08145 German, Bubenreuth, c. 1974, E.H. Roth, hybrid bass (spruce top,) 41.75” string length, ¾ size
13204 German, c. 1940 Markneukirchen, carved-back model, 41.75” string length, ¾ size
09170 Chinese, c. 2008, Shen “Rogeri” willow, carved-back model, 41.25” string length, ¾ size
08151 German, (GDR), c. 1971 Musima workshop, carved-back model, 40.75” string length, ¾ size
08146 German, (GDR), c. 1990 Musima workshop, carved-back model, 41.5” string length, ¾ size
15218 American/German, New Standard “La Scala” model, carved-back, 41” string length, ¾ size
12198 German, c. 1920 Mittenwald, carved-back model, 40.5” string length, ¾ size
0357 German, c. 1964 Goetz workshop, carved-back model, 41.5” string length, ¾ size
14211 German, c. 2011 Wilfer workshop, carved-back model, 41” string length, ¾ size
14215 Chinese, c. 2012, removable-neck travel bass, carved-back model, 41.5” string length, ¾ size
08160 German/American, c. 1994, Oliver Radke, carved-back model, 42.25 string length, large ¾ size
12189 Chinese, c. 2012 Concord “Carlos di Sarli” Gofriller copy, carved-back model, 41.25” string length, modified 7/8 size
15226 Chinese, c. 2013 Concord “Carlos di Sarli” Amati copy, flat-back model, 41.25” string length, modified 7/8 size
06108 German, Dresden region, c. 1880, carved-back model, 42” string length, ¾ size
14208 Czech, c. 1910, carved-back model, 43” string length, 7/8 size
06116 German, c. 1850, Markneukirchen, flat-back model, 42” string length, ¾ size
06118 German, c. 1950 “Juzek”, carved-back model, 42.25” string length, 7/8 size
07124 Hungarian, c. 1990, Montagnana copy, flat-back model, 41.5” string length, ¾ size
06113 German, Markneukirchen, c. 1973 Rubner, carved-back model, 41” string length, ¾ size
10183 American, Rumano Solano, c. 2003, Prescott copy, flat-back model, 41” string length, modified 7/8 size
9943 German, Markneukirchen, c. 1890 “Pfretzschner”, carved-back model, 41” string length , ¾ size
07122 German, c. 1940, Stenholm low-C extension, carved-back model, 42.25” string length, ¾ size
07123 German, c. 1920, Mittenwald, carved-back model, 42” string length, ¾ size
12191 German, c. 1910, flat-back model, 42.5” string length, small 7/8 size
12192 German, c. 1850, flat-back model, 42.25” string length, small 7/8 size
06103 Czech, c. 1920, carved-back model, 43” string length, large 7/8 size
0595 German, Berlin c. 1890 Lowendahl, carved-back model, 42.5” string length, 7/8 size
15217 German, c.1800, Tyrol region, flat-back model, 41.25” string length, large ¾ size
07139 German, probably Mittenwald region, c. 1840, flat-back model, 42.5” string length, 7/8 size
06117 German, Mittenwald region, c. 1900, carved-back model, 42.25” string length, 7/8 size
14216 German, Mittenwald, Pfretzschner, c. 1910, carved-back model, 41.5” string length 3/4 size
0341 German, Markneukirchen, c. 1910, carved-back model, 42.25” string length, small 7/8 size
0350 Czech, Prague, c. 1920, carved-back model, 42.25” string length, 3/4 size
15227 American, Nick Lloyd, c. 1999, Panormo flat-back model, 42” string length, 7/8 size
CONCORD INTERNATIONAL GROUP “CHRISTOPHER WORKSHOP” INSTRUMENTS
Concord International Group is the long-time maker and importer of the well-known “Christopher Workshop” instruments, made at their workshop in Beijing, China. Founded in 1987, they have made a significant investment over the years in quality woods, aged in a controlled environment. While their workshop is in metro Beijing, China, their main office is located in Elgin, Illinois, a one hour drive from Chicago. Due to their proximity, I am able to visit their warehouse to play on instruments prior to purchasing them to offer for sale in my Chicago workshop. I have known this company and done business with them for over 20 years and believe they offer the best over-all value in all categories of new, hand-made instruments, from an affordable entry-level instrument to a professional-level travel-bass or 7/8 size copy of an old Italian master instrument. Listed below are the models that I regularly offer for sale.
Christopher Workshop, 100 Series, laminate—gamba & violin model
Christopher Workshop, 200 Series, deluxe laminate—violin & busetto model
Christopher Workshop, 300 Series, hybrid—violin & busetto model
Christopher Workshop, 400 Series; 3/4 and 7/8 size—violin & busetto model
Christopher Workshop, 500 Series; 3/4 and 7/8 size—violin & busetto model
Christopher Workshop, 600 Series; 3/4 and 7/8 size—violin & busetto model
(14219) Christopher Workshop, Deluxe 600 Series 7/8 size 5-string—violin & busetto model,
Concord Replica Series 7/8 size “Carlos di Sarli” Gofriller model, carved-back model
Concord Replica Series 7/8 size “Osvaldo Pugliese” Amati model, flat-back model
Christopher Workshop, Deluxe 600 Series 3/4 size Removable Neck Travel Bass, violin model
DOUBLE-BASS BOW INVENTORY
The selection of bows offered for sale in my workshop includes bows from the best modern makers and workshops, and also antique bows from notable workshops and makers, in both French and German style. Although the bow inventory changes often, I typically have 70-80 bows in stock. All bows have been inspected and played in order to insure condition and playability.
French Bows:
Samuel Kolstein
“SK” (Samuel Kolstein)
Floriano Nofri
Hannings & Rubino
“Grandini” (JTL workshop)
J. Tournier – Paris (Bazin workshop)
Roger Lotte
Louis Morizot
“P. Bisch” (Ouchard workshop)
German Bows:
Kurt Schaffner
Z. Prochownik
R. Neudorfer
German, unbranded
Roderich Paesold, 60s era
Roderich Paesold, 60s era
Roderich Paesold, 60s era
Roderich Paesold, 60s era
Horst Schicker, c. 1980, ivory frog
ERIC SWANSON DOUBLE-BASS BOWS
I am very pleased to offer handmade double-bass bows by Eric Swanson, the foremost bow maker in Chicago. Eric is an expert in bow-making, bow repair and restoration and high quality same-day rehairs, and now has also taken time to make bows for the double-bass. The making of a double-bass bow is a physically intensive and time consuming process, thus limiting the number of bows he is able to produce. For ease of international travel—due to elephant ivory travel restrictions—these bows all have head-plates made of alternative materials in place of traditional ivory, while maintaining the traditional function and aesthetic. For more information about purchase or commission of an Eric Swanson bass bow in French or German style, please contact me.
Available in French or German style:
Finest quality Pernambuco wood, nickel mounted, ebony frog – $3,500
Finest quality Pernambuco wood, silver mounted, ebony frog – $4,000
Finest quality Pernambuco wood, gold mounted, ebony frog – $5,500
