Muzomatt Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Gamba Model German bass, early 1900's for sale. I've own the bass for 10 years and really love it. It has a great sound. I've used it mostly for jazz and pop/country gigs. Since I've owned the bass it has had a new fingerboard, bridge and soundpost fitted professionally. I've had the bass valued by Martin Penning who has given an honest appraisal of the bass at £3500. This is Martin's notes on the bass Repair history. Front- Several old cracks to front but not in the soundpost area, cracks appear to be solid and on inspection have been studded. Some bad retouching has been applied to one wing. Ribs.- some cracks to ribs particularly the lower rib, again they have been reinforced. Back- The button has been damaged and glued badly, it would benefit from a graft at some stage. The centre joint has also been apart and has been glued out of register in several places. The bass is in playing condition and it is possible to add value with further restoration. In my opinion the current value is £3500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzomatt Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Open to sensible offers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Did you know that 'gamba' is Spanish for prawn? Oops I've bumped your ad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzomatt Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Thanks! Sounds fishy of you ask me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzomatt Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Still open to offers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzomatt Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 Offers anyone- lovely bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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