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    Stentor Arcadia 3/4 Double Bass - Sold

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    Posted · Edited by wltchris

    I'm selling my Stentor Arcadia 3/4 double bass. I bought it new in autumn 2009 as a complete beginner. However this is not a student model (I have an expensive habit of buying the best thing I can afford as opposed to what I actually need), but actually one of Stentor's high end models. In fact, I think they only made one model that was of better quality. It is fully hand carved, made from quality solid tonewoods. It is a beautiful instrument. I never managed to get to a stage where I could coax anything like it's true potential out of it. I practiced for about a year and then had to stop as playing it aggravated an old Repetitive Strain Injury that had stopped me playing electric for 6 months a few years earlier. It has never been gigged, because I never got anywhere near to playing in public. I am now selling it because it has been in its case untouched for the best part of 18 months, I am never likely to go back to trying to play it, and I need the money. It is in excellent condition, with just one or two very minor scrapes on its back edge that I have tried to show with a photo, but it was difficult to get a clear picture of them. I had it set up by a very good Manchester luthier after I bought it, who said that all it really needed doing to it was a new nut, which he put in. He did say that a better bridge and better strings would improve the instrument, but that was by no means necessary, just advisable to get the best tone possible. I decided not to bother with those upgrades, so it still has the original strings and bridge. A brazilwood french style bow is included, along with a soft padded case and a very sturdy stand.

    Here is a link to Stentor's website for more info -

    [url="http://www.stentor-music.com/catalogue/html%20strings/22.htm"]http://www.stentor-m...0strings/22.htm[/url]

    This model is hard to find at the moment, and I could only find a couple of stores selling it, but it is on this Manchester store's website selling for just over £2400

    [url="http://www.alangregory.co.uk/music/Stentor_Arcadia_Double_Bass.html"]http://www.alangrego...ouble_Bass.html[/url]

    I rang them to ask if they thought that £1500 was a fair price, and they agreed that it was, so that's what I'm asking for - £1500


    Pick up only from Manchester

    Chris 07500771997

    [email protected]

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