This new Stonington Model is an inspired extra-range build! Strung with a high C on the 5th string, the E extends to the low C, giving a very handy 4-octave range (C to shining C?) Many have asked about the new Stonington pattern - it's basically a "true 3/4-size" double bass with violin corners, with pricing and build varieties the same as our Bohemian. The Stonington is a compact sibling of the Brescian, with all the build flexibility of the Bohemian - from fully laminated versions to fully-carved! Or in this example, a solid-wood flatback fiver that projects and growls…
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For well over a decade we've been building instruments from a large delivery of Pacific Northwest lumber - a single tree trunk in particular is responsible for some of the most striking spalted grain patterns we've ever featured! As we get towards the end of this wood stock, here's a gallery of just a few of the amazing basses we've produced with it - click through the pics for more galleries and info.. Bozart Kloz Spalted Concord Bullet Brescian "Tutu" Concord Santagiuliana Commission A "spalted" woodgrain is one where the first traces of fungi in decomposing lumber has painted outlines…
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Our remarkable spalted Maple makes another appearance on this beautiful rounded cello-like Venetian pattern dating to the early 19th Century! A fully-carved flatback with long fingerboard swoop - this beautiful custom commission will be taking its place within the bass section of the New York Philarmonic. If you imagine a dream bass not covered by our standard model choices, maybe a custom route is in your future - call us to learn more +1 (860) 535-9399 or fill out an Instrument Inquiry! Gary comments: "Well, I might say this is one of the most special builds of our high end…
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We love this new Karr build and are excited it’s going to a great school program for young bassists! This bass really captures the spirit of our collaboration with Gary Karr - a great, expressive string instrument at a sensible price. We know it will shine in the hands of the double bass section at Brigham Young University! This is a perfectly scaled 5/8ths size version of our Karr model. It’s a fully-carved round-back build of Northeastern domestic Maple back and sides with German Spruce top, a 40” scale length and a long solo fingerboard. The adjustable neck will allow…
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