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November, 2008
Basses
| Italian, Giuseppe Baldantoni, 1820, 3/4 size, guitar shaped, slight swell back, curly maple back and ribs, spruce top, highest quality, amazing all around bass, superior solo instrument, excellent shape. Top Bout-19 1/2"; bottom bout- 25"; body length- 42 5/8"; string length- 41" | $79,000 |
| American, Abraham Prescott, circa 1825, 7/8 size, flatback, maple back and ribs, spruce top, slightly cut down from original size, huge sound, major orchestra bass, plays incredibly, Top bouts- 21 1/4"; bottom bouts 27 1/2"; body length- 44 1/2"; string length 42" | $38,500 |
| Amercan, Labeled John Harding 1820, looks much like a Tewksbury, flat back, highly flamed maple back and ribs, pine top, went through extensive renovation at our shop documented on the restorations page of our website, top end orchestra-audition bass, huge sound, very forgiving and smooth playing, amazing bass. Top bouts- 21 1/2"; Bottom bouts-26 1/4"; body length- 44'; string length- 42 1/4" | $37,500 |
| James Cole, English, 5/8 size, circa 1880, spruce top, spruce top, slightly figured sycamore back and ribs, roundback, recent major restoration, original scroll grafted on new neck, mint condition, unbelievable sound out of a small bass. String length- 38"; body length- 40 1/2"; top bouts- 18 1/2"; bottom bouts- 23 1/2" | $28,000 |
| German, 7/8 size, gamba shaped, circa 1870, spruce top, flatback well flamed maple back and ribs, original maple scroll with fingered extension, excellent condition, major league bass, very seasoned sound with lots of volume. String length- 41"; body length-43 1/2"; top bouts- 21 1/4"; bottom bouts- 25 5/8" | $27,900 |
| French, 3/4 size, pear shaped, circa 1900, spruce top, roundback of slightly flamed maple, matching ribs, maple scroll with original tuners, excellent condition, great solo- Rabbath style instrument, very strong bottom end unlike new copies, plenty of power for orchestra playing. String length- 41 1/2"; body length- 43 1/2"; top bouts 18 5/8"; bottom bouts- 25 1/2"; bottom bouts- 25 1/2" | $25,000 |
| French, 3/4 size, gamba shaped, circa 1900, spruce top, flatback of plain maple, matching ribs, maple scroll with chromatic fingered extension, excellent condition, huge tone for a 3/4 size bass, great audition bass! String length-41"; body length- 44"; top bouts- 20 1/8"; bottom bouts- 25" | $23,000 |
| Austro-Hungarian, 7/8 size, gamba shaped, circa 1890, spruce top, plain grained maple top and ribs, original scroll, recent restoration, nice even bass, lots of sustain for jazz, very good condition. String length- 41 1/4"; body length- 44 3/4"; top bouts- 21 7/8"; bottom bouts- 28 5/8" | $19,500 |
| French, 7/8 size, gamba shaped, circa 1880, attributed to Barbe, spruce top, plain grained maple back and ribs, flatback, original maple scroll, good condition, excellent jazz bass, good orchestra bass as well. String length- 42"; body length- 45 5/8"; top bouts- 20 1/2"; bottom bouts- 25 3/4" | $19,500 |
| Krammer, small 3/4 size, viol shaped, 1982, figured spruce top, roundback, highly figured and flamed maple, same maple for the scroll, mint condition, great bass for small hands, powerful direct tone. String length-40 1/2"; body length- 42 1/2"; top bouts- 19"; bottom bouts- 25" | $18,500 |
| Jakstadt, #10, early one, gamba shaped, highly flamed maple, sitka spruce top, excellent shape, great orchestra and audition bass, for those looking for an early one jump on this one - they don't come up often | $18,500 |
| 7/8 size, Juzek, roundback, circa 1920, signed and labeled by John Juzek, maple ribs and back, spruce top, huge restoration just completed in our shop, best jazz bass you will play, makes everyone sound great! Top bouts- 20 1/4"; bottom bouts 26 1/4'"; body length, 45"; string llength- 43" | $16,000 |
| German, large 3/4 size, circa 1900, spruce top, well figured maple roundback back and ribs, original maple scroll, very good condition, very even easy playing bass, great do-all instrument. String length- 41 1/2"; body length- 44 1/2"; top bouts- 20 1/8"; bottom bouts 25 5/8" | $14,500 |
| French, 7/8 size, violin shaped, circa 1900, spruce top, plain grained roundback and ribs, original maple scroll, very good condition, easy playing and even. String length- 41 1/4"; body length 44 3/4"; top bouts- 19"; bottom bouts- 25 5/8" | $14,500 |
| Rodier, 3/4 size, violin shaped, circa 1930, Kansas City, pine top, birds eye maple back and ribs, flatback, maple scroll, just restored, excellent condition, great sounding bass, very easy to play. String length- 41 1/2"; body length 42 3/4"; top bouts 18 3/4"; bottom bouts 23 3/4" | $14,500 |
| German, 7/8 size, gamba shaped, circa 1870, spruce top, flatback, plain grained maple ribs and back, maple scroll, recent restoration, great shape, huge deep tone, super bass for jazz or classical playing. String length- 43 1/4"; body length- 44"; top bouts- 20 3/4"; bottom bouts- 25 3/8" | $12,000 |
| Hungarian, 7/8 size, violin shaped, 2000, pine top, slightly figured maple back and ribs, maple scroll, great shape, recent neck reset and set-up, powerful even sound. String length- 41 5/8"; body length- 45 1/2"; 18 7/8"; 27 1/4" | $9,000 |
| Large 3/4 size, German, circa 1900. Spruce top, well flamed maple ribs and back, excellent all around bass, very even, amplifies great! Top bout- 20 1/4"; bottom bout 24 1/8" body length- 44"; string length 41 1/4" | $7,900 |
| Roth, German, 7/8 size, circa 1970, spruce top, slightly figured ribs and back, roundback, maple scroll, tons of sustain, deep tone, excellent jazz bass, mint condition. String length- 44"; body length- 46"; top bouts- 20 1/2"; bottom bouts- 26 1/2" | $7,500 |
| Andres Gil, 7/8 size, violin shaped, Ft. Wayne, spruce top, flatback, plain grained maple back, ribs and scroll, great student bass or work horse jazz bass, excellent condition. String length- 41 1/2"; body length- 46 1/2"; top bouts- 20 1/2"; bottom bouts- 27 1/4" | $7,000 |
| German, 3/4 size, gamba shaped, circa 1880, spruce top, plain grained ribs and back, flatback, original scroll, very solid bass, working mans dream, great sound at an affordable price. String length 41 1/4"; body length- 43"; top bouts- 20 7/8"; bottom bouts- 25" | $6,900 |
| Snow, 3/4 size, violin shaped, Chinese, Spruce top, plain grained maple top, ribs and scroll, solidly built instrument, nice tone, easy to play. String length- 40 3/4"; body length- 43 1/4"; top bouts- 20 1/8"; bottom bouts- 25 3/4" | $6,500 |
| 3/4 size, gamba shaped, Juzek, flatback, maple and spruce, great working mans bass, solid even sound, recent restoration in our shop. Top bout-20 1/8"; bottom bout-25 5/8"; body length-44"; string length- 41" | $6,500 |
| Chinese, Padova, 3/4 size, sloping shoulders, roundback, highly flamed maple. Nice solid bass for all ages, easy to play and versatile. Top bouts-19 1/2"; bottom bouts-25 5/8"; body length-43 3/4" string length-40 3/4" | $4,500 |
| Swanson, Pittsburgh, 1970's, roundback, maple and pine construction, huge sounding bass, construction is a bit crude but has held up well over the years, get a $20K sound for $4,000 | $4,000 |
| German, 3/4 size, ergonomic design, circa 1970, spruce top, plain grained maple back, ribs and scroll, top "G" bout cut out for easy playing in all positions, round back, very unusual instrument, great jazz or rockabilly bass. String length- 41 3/8"; body length- 44 3/4"; top bouts 20 1/2"; bottom bouts- 25 1/4" | $3,500 |
| C.A. Music, 3/4 size, violin shaped, china, new, spruce top, maple ribs, back and scroll, nice little bass, very easy to get around, another great alternative in our student line. String length- 40 1/2"; body length- 44"; top bouts- 19 1/4"; bottom bouts 25 1/4" | $3,250 |
| Prescott, A., Genuine church bass, extremely rare, incredible find for collectors, needs restoration | $3,000 |
| American, plywood, King, Cleveland, circa 1960, this is the best King that you will ever find, blond, near perfect shape, pricedway under market, perfect bluegrass or rock-a-billy bass. Will never find a better one! | $2,700 |
| Pfretzschner, 7/8 size, violin shaped, 1990, spruce top, pain grained maple top, back and ribs, great student/starter bass, extra durable yet sounds good, String length- 41 1/4"; body length- 44 3/4"; top bouts 20 1/2"; bottom bouts 26" | $2,600 |
| German, 5/8 size, gamba shaped, plywood, great starter bass, huge sound for a small plywood, set up for bluegrass, small adjustments for other styles of playing. String length- 39 5/8"; body length- 42 1/2"; top bouts- 19 1/4"; bottom bouts- 24" | $1,300 |
| Englehardt, 3/4 size, M1 model, plywood construction, very early bass, looks exactly like a Kay, same varnish, save a ton of money with this early bass, needs a bit of set-up. String length- 41 1/2"; body length- 45"; top bouts- 20"; bottom bouts- 26" | $1,200 |
Albert Jakstadt Basses
The Cincinnati Bass Cellar Is The Exclusive Distributor For Albert Jakstadt Basses
As always we are the exclusive distributor for the Albert Jakstadt basses. At this point there is no waiting list, (the first time in five years). We have a new one in stock. To get on the list there is no deposit required and you are not pushed to buy a particular instrument. If for some reason you don't like the one made for you we'll channel the next one to you. We haven't had anyone not buy the one made for them in the last five years, but our policy stays the same. Current Price: $19,500
Andy Stetson Basses
I am now able to take orders on the Prescott copy's I make here at the shop. I've been avoiding taking orders due to my not being able to predict the time of completion. The process has been streamlined and a consistent amount of time allotted daily for building. Current price $21,000.
Bow Inventory: Weight is with hair, length is without turning screw (button)
French Bows
| Fetique, Victor | $7,500 |
| Seebass, Armin - 138gm; 66.2cm | $4,500 |
| Lotte, Roger - 133gm; 68.7cm | $3,900 |
| Reiley, Steven - 142gm; 66.2cm | $2,700 |
| Englis, C.F. - 142gm; 65cm | $2,400 |
| Kuenl, Emil - 139gm; 68.4cm | $1,200 |
| H.R. Pfretzschner - 138gm; 68.4cm | $1,200 |
| Neudorfer, R - 130gm; 66.3cm | $1,000 |
| Unstamped - 134gm; 66.1cm | $1,100 |
| Viorin stamped, copy - 153gm; 68.2cm | $1,000 |
| (2) Raposo, Marco - 138gm; 66.3cm | $890 |
| Paulus Joh. - 131gm; 69.8cm | $800 |
| Lion, carbon fiber - 155gm; 68cm | $395 |
| Steiner, Erich - 137gm; 68.8cm | $350 |
| Chinese - 138gm; 71cm | $175 |
| Many unstamped bows | $100-500 |
German Bows
| Schicker, Horst - 145gm; 69.1cm | $2,900 |
| Kolstein, Samuel - 133gm; 70.5cm | $2,550 |
| Hannings & Rubino - 132gm; 69.8cm | $2,500 |
| Pfretzschner, H.R. - 131gm; 71.6cm | $1,900 |
| Seifert, Lothar - 138gm; 70cm | $1,900 |
| Pfretzschner, H.R. - 123gm; 69.3cm | $1,800 |
| Gotz, snakewood - 153gm; 70.3cm | $1,500 |
| Lane, Eric - 144gm; 70.8cm | $1,200 |
| Old German - 145gm; 74.2cm | $1,200 |
| Reichel, Robert - 149gm; 68.8cm | $950 |
| Reidel, Rudolf - 129gm; 68.9cm | $950 |
| Otoni, Deonisio - 138gm; 70.1cm | $900 |
| Raposo, Marco - 135gm; 68.9cm | $895 |
| Guasti, Elias - 135gm; 69.8cm | $875 |
| LaMay, L - 123gm; 66.8cm | $650 |
| Valdecir - 145gm; 69.3cm | $650 |
| Olsen, C - 141gm; 69.2cm | $600 |
| Brasil, John - 133gm; 69.7cm | $500 |
| Steiner, Erich - 133gm; 68.8cm | $395 |
| Lion, carbon fiber - 142gm; 69.8cm | $395 |
| Chinese - 143gm; 71.7cm | $195 |