Another classic restored – this Czech double bass is ready for the next chapter with a complete refresh, taken down to the bare wood and restored with a patina befitting a century-old Bohemian. After sitting for ages in attics and finding its way to our loft, this great bass heads to the West Coast newly prepared to swing any bandstand!
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This bass was neglected and even spray-painted at some point, but underneath were the makings of a great Bohemian Czech instrument from the 1920-30s. Fully sorted with a new setup, it’s settling back in and super-resonant!
When Gary mused on the potential of this dilapidated gem, Rick Carter was ready to follow through. Rick comments: “I’ve been looking for my ideal jazz bass for a while now when I saw Gary on an Upton bass instagram post playing a killer sounding Czech bass and holding up a funky old bass next to it saying this is going to be just like that and maybe even better when I restore it…I bit and 3 months later it looks and sounds like a killer jazz bass – at least from the videos I’ve seen. I can’t wait to get my hands on it – these guys obviously love what they do…”
Thanks Rick for having faith from just these humble before pictures! We have many more dusty gems in the bass loft – the thrill of bringing one back to full song can be yours in the next collaboration. Contact Gary at the shop: +1 (860) 535-9399
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