Damo200 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) [b]BASS SOLD![/b] For sale is my Hawkes 'Concert' model double bass labelled 1925. It is with much deliberation that I have decided to sell this highly sought after instrument, but I'm needing to upgrade and can't justify having this as a second bass. With original varnish (making it more valuable) it is in very good condition for the age. The table and back are excellent with no nasty repairs/cracks but it has a few war wounds to the ribs which is typical of a workhorse of this age. The bass was restored and fitted with a C extension in 2007 by Malcolm Healey and has also subsequently been worked on by Roger Dawson (bridge/setup). It currently has Evahs GDA and a permanent 'room rattling' bottom C. Anyone who knows these instruments knows that they are LOUD! I have played this particular instrument with the Royal Philharmonic Orch, the Brighton Phil and New London Sinfonia and it is a beastial orchestral bass. Jazzers will also not be disappointed as the pizz is huge! LOB (length of back) - 111.5cm (43.80in) Width across upper bouts - 56.9cm (22.40in) Width across middle bouts - 40.6cm (15.95in) Width across lower bouts - 68.2cm (26.85in) Depth of lower ribs inc both plates- 23.2cm (9.16in) Body Stop - 60.7cm (23.85in) String length - 105.8cm (41.65in) From an investment point of view, this bass model cost around £22 back in 1925 and The Contrabasse Shoppe currently has the same (albeit in better condition) for sale at £25,000. I am pricing this to sell at £15,000. It is currently residing at Thwaites and please ring Bill for a viewing. Do please feel free to PM me with any questions. Cheers! Edited November 12, 2011 by Damo200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgregors Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Hi Damo, have you sold this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo200 Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Yes, sorry, it was sold about two months ago. I completely forgot about this thread... I know Bill at Thwaites has another one going for around £15K. And theres some very tasty basses currently on [url="http://www.musicalchairs.info"]www.musicalchairs.info[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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