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Double Bass - Colin Cross 2008
£12000


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[size=4][font=Arial][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4][font=Helvetica][size=3]Colin Cross Solo Double Bass. Built in 2008 for Jon Thorne (Lamb). A flat back 3/4 solo instrument. Amazing sound and playability.[/size][/font][/size][/font]

[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4][font=Helvetica][size=3]The Bass features:
Highest quality seasoned spruce top and flamed maple sides and back.[/size][/font][/size][/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4][font=Helvetica][size=3]Adjustable Bridge
Top quality Irving Sloane Machines[/size][/font][/size][/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4][font=Helvetica][size=3]A thin neck for easy playability [/size][/font][/size][/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4][font=Helvetica][size=3]A truss rod holding the neck perfectly straight[/size][/font][/size][/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4][font=Helvetica][size=3]A short 39 1/2 inch stop length making intonation as easy as it gets - access to the upper register is a breeze for the solo player[/size][/font][/size][/font]
[font=Helvetica][size=3]Currently set up with medium Spirocore E and A, Eva Perrazzi D and G[/size][/font]

[font=Helvetica][size=3]Measurements:[/size][/font]

[font=Helvetica][size=3]Lower Bout - 25" (65cm)[/size][/font]
[font=Helvetica][size=3]Upper Bout - 19 1/2" (49.5cm)[/size][/font]
[font=Helvetica][size=3]Length of Back - 43" (109cm)[/size][/font]
[font=Helvetica][size=3]Stop Length - 39 1/2" (100.5cm)[/size][/font]

[font=Helvetica][size=3]The instrument is small and very easy to play, especially in the high register. Built for, so ideally suited to a soloist. The sound is precise, tight and very "growly" in the lower register. The sound is perfectly even over the full register of the instrument without any dead or wolf notes.[/size][/font]

[font=Helvetica][size=3]It has had one small cosmetic repair carried out by Koplin Violins of York. They have also recently carried out a full professional polish and setup.[/size][/font]

[font=Helvetica][size=3]The list value of the bass is £18,000 which would cover the build of a replacement.[/size][/font]

[font=Helvetica][size=3]This is an exceptional instrument and has been a pleasure to own and play. I am happy to provide more information, photos, and recordings of the bass on request. It is a working instrument, small and light so easy to transport.[/size][/font]

[font=Helvetica][size=3]The bass has been busy and can be heard in recordings by John Smith, Martha Tilston, and more Recently Chris Helme (Seahorses)[/size][/font]

[font=Helvetica][size=3]It is a very reluctant sale - I am now using an older bass, less valuable, and cannot justify owning both. Please get in touch if you want to try it.[/size][/font][/font][/size]

[size=4][font=Arial][font=Helvetica][size=3]Many thanks for looking.[/size][/font][/font][/size]
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