Old Bohemian

(with label of - Frantisek Bilek, Zhotovil ~ L.P. 1947)

Prague - Late 19th Century


 

A Classic Bohemian 3/4 Orchestra/Solo Double Bass 
Upper Bout: 20" Belly Length: 43"
Center Bout:14 5/8" String Length: 41"  
Bottom Bout: 25 5/8" Varnish: Golden Brown
Rib Depth: 8" (6 1/2" at Neck)
Top: Spruce
Back: Maple
Ribs: Maple
Neck / Scroll: Maple with Maple Neck Graft

Features: Classic Bohemian/Prague School Orchestral Double Bass. This Bass is currently being offered "as-is", pre-restored at a greatly reduced price. This is one of my personal Basses and kept at home as my practice Bass rather than on display in my Shop.

Note: This is a quality sounding well made Double Bass that is currently being offered at a reduced 'pre-restored' price as-is! Sometime in 2008 if still in stock, the Bass will go into Restoration for some cosmetic repairs including the Top Edges of the upper and lower Bouts which have been well worn from wear and tear over the years. The Top will come off and internally inspected as well. Old repairs will be re-done as needed. This Bass might also get a custom made Chromatic C-Extension for Symphony work as well as any other set-up needs warranted. When the Restoration and modifications have been completed, the Bass will be re-lised to reflect the current market prices with all of the value-added work performed.


 

 

 

 

 

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