bigalbailey

I sold Bertha the double bass to Andy. He was a pleasure to sell it to and I'm sure Bertha has gone on to a very good home. Many thanks for a long way to travel to see the bass too.

This has now sold on the forum. Bertha is on the move again now. Many thanks.

This has now sold on the forum. Bertha is on the move again now. Many thanks.

Just wish to add that this is still available for sale.

Thanks

Al

Thank you Sarah, I'm glad to have the previous owners also adding these comments. The bass is in the same condition as when I bought it from Marc. Many thanks.

Thanks Marc.

[attachment=195828:untitled.jpg][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I am selling my [/font][/color][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Boosey & Hawkes[/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] "Artia" 3/4 size Double Bass. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I bought it last year and has been owned by a couple of Basschat members I believe.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The bass does not come with a[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] bow, but It has a "Theodore" padded gig-bag w[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]hich cost around £60 and a new stand (worth £40) that I bought in September, these will both be sold along with the bass, [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]From previous information given to me I am quoting the original text (If Marc doesn't mind)....[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]"It dates, I believe from around 1980 -[/font][/color][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and[/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] for an instrument of this age, it has a few knocks & dings - which is only to be expected[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]However, none of these bumps have any effect on the playability or sound[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I have tried to picture the main ones, which are on the edges [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]TBH - these look worse repairs in the photos than they actually are[/font][/color]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and the[/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]re are no cracks or other concerns[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The fingerboard is ebony (not another dyed wood) [/font][/color][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and it looks and [/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]sounds beautiful[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif], it is strung with Innovation Silver Slap strings[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]NB. These Eastern European DB's are not like the modern Chinese laminate Db's [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]They really are high quality construction[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Though less lively than a solid carved bass - it's a loud, really warm sound"[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I do not wish to post this so this is collection only from Caerphilly area in South Wales. [/font][/color][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]I'm selling the bass as I'm really a guitar/mandolin/ukulele player and I'm going to stick to what I do best, I love the bass though and will be sorry to sell. [/color][/font]