We keep getting requests for our Klotz Double Bass copy! This tidy design is the most popular of our Custom Commission instruments, which began with a 2012 project to build a copy of a 1700s Matthias Klotz contrabass from a complete set of tracings. With its wide and rounded features, almost symmetric upper and lower bouts, this compact bass has found a broad array of fans from chamber music to bluegrass. The 40.5" string length gives a very quick response with depth and projection from the deep ribs and flat back. A pearl of a bass that always invites you to play, it will…
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Here's a beautiful flat back Brescian built with some exciting choices. In this case the removable neck was added mostly for string height adjustability on the gig - the solid bridge definitely adds punch. Domestic maple flat back, and a stunning German spruce top. Options: Removable neck, rib bumpers, light tailpiece and lightened antiqued tuners, a few dot inlays, Rev Solo pickup. [gallery link="file" size="large" ids="23068,21420,21421,23075,21422,23071,23072,23077,23078"]
View Full PostThis bass represents the latest evolution of the Bostonian, still a fully carved round back, with poplar back and sides. Long, lyrical Rogeri ff-holes complement the old-world pattern.
View Full PostThis solid bodied roundback edition was built with choice European Sycamore back and ribs. The medium amber varnish brings out a gold in the flamed maple which photos do not do justice! Used for progressive bluegrass, jazz and classical - truly an all-rounder. Finished with mother of pearl side fingerboard dot inlays. *Click here to see this finish on a Hybrid Mittenwald!
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