Bryant Double Basses:-
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John Lott model - In Stock
This is a ¾ size orchestral instrument closely modeled on a bass by John Lott, the king of English double bass making. A flat back bass with the characteristic high back angle. A well proportioned instrument with a body length of 113cm (44.5") and a string stop of 105cm (41.4") A very playable bass.
This bass has a back and sides of well figured maple, it is shown fitted with Valvet strings, it is now however fitted with Thomastik Belcanto strings.
The instrument is covered with golden brown oil varnish.
This bass has a back and sides of well figured maple, it is shown fitted with Valvet strings, it is now however fitted with Thomastik Belcanto strings.
The instrument is covered with golden brown oil varnish.
George Panormo model - In Stock
George Panormo model cica 2001. I am selling this bass for a customer who is retiring and moving abroad.
A good robust orchestral or jazz bass, it comes with a Roger Dawson fingered extension, although it is not currently fitted.
Length of back 44.5ins. 113cm.
String stop 41.5ins. 105.5cm.
The price is a very reasonable £4850.00
A good robust orchestral or jazz bass, it comes with a Roger Dawson fingered extension, although it is not currently fitted.
Length of back 44.5ins. 113cm.
String stop 41.5ins. 105.5cm.
The price is a very reasonable £4850.00
Bryant Panormo 5 string bass - In Stock
Bryant Panormo 5 string bass.
Length of back 44½"
String stop 41½"
Another of my modestly priced five string orchestral basses, this Panormo model has a back of English poplar, while the sides and head are of well figured maple.
The arch poplar back gives this bass a warm, but powerful sound on all strings, if you are an orchestral player looking for a five string double bass, it may be well worth you while coming and giving this one a try, there will probably not be another one like it.
Length of back 44½"
String stop 41½"
Another of my modestly priced five string orchestral basses, this Panormo model has a back of English poplar, while the sides and head are of well figured maple.
The arch poplar back gives this bass a warm, but powerful sound on all strings, if you are an orchestral player looking for a five string double bass, it may be well worth you while coming and giving this one a try, there will probably not be another one like it.
Kennedy model 5 string - Sold
Double bass no.85, a five string bass in the style of Thomas Kennedy.
A chance to acquire a classic English professional five string bass at a very modest price, for those players who need the low notes but don’t want to spend the earth getting them.
The back, sides and head are made of lightly figured maple, while the front is made of good quality alpine spruce of medium growth.
This bass has a very modest string stop of 41½", Length of back 44½" and average rib depth of 8½".
Fitted with Flexocore strings, with a Spirocore low B, and an adjustable bridge.
This bass is now sold.
A chance to acquire a classic English professional five string bass at a very modest price, for those players who need the low notes but don’t want to spend the earth getting them.
The back, sides and head are made of lightly figured maple, while the front is made of good quality alpine spruce of medium growth.
This bass has a very modest string stop of 41½", Length of back 44½" and average rib depth of 8½".
Fitted with Flexocore strings, with a Spirocore low B, and an adjustable bridge.
This bass is now sold.
Vincenzo Panormo model Bass - Sold
A classic orchestral bass in the English - Italian style, a large ¾ model with a swell back angled in at the button for ease of playing. Body length 113cm - 44½" string stop 107cm - 42".
The photo on the far left is of an almost one piece back from a lovely piece of slab sawn English sycamore. This bass is sold
The photo on the far left is of an almost one piece back from a lovely piece of slab sawn English sycamore. This bass is sold
