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NEW Photos!

We’re perfectionists.  We sweat the small stuff.   As our picture taking gets better and better…we were looking back at some of the older listings on the website and decided to reshoot a few basses.  It’s subtle…but worth the effort!  Take a look, can you spot them all?

Newly Listed Double Basses!

We’ve been busy adding new basses to the website as we move some sold basses out.  Here’s just a few! John Juzek Master Art Classic prewar Juzek Master Art Double Bass, 3/4 size. A versatile, well-maintained classic Juzek. The shape of this bass at the neck block is very narrow, allowing for easy playing into thumb…

Booker on a Brescian

Bassist Adam Booker shared this video of his performance at BASSEURO2018 in Lucca, Italy at the San Romano church. The bass is a UB Brescian hybrid model Gary Upton generously donated to Bass Europe as a grant bass in 2012 at Copenhagen, which is gifted to deserving double bassists for two years.  We’ve gotten to know…

Adjustable Sound Posts?

I was recently asked about new adjustable sound posts on the market, and I thought my reply would be a good post.  Feel free to comment below, I’d love to know what you think!?!? Hey Craig, I think they’re a good idea for a travel bass…eventually, they get knocked over by TSA and being able to…

“Brock” Mittenwald Model Double Bass

This impressive Upton Mittenwald double bass was built as a hybrid with birch wood veneers on the back and sides. The birch upgrade lends a buttery undertone to the lighter varnish. Brass antiqued scroll plates and tuners and a Rev Solo pickup complete the package.    

Caught my eye…

Looking out over the showroom…this one lit up under the lights like it wanted to be noticed…

Prescott Scroll

#TBT correcting the sins of past “luthiers” who cut into the scroll to mount an extension.

“Galperin” UB Standard Carved Double Bass

This “Galperin” UB Standard Carved Double Bass is another example of this remarkable value in a fully American built carved double bass. The UB Standard rules still apply, not much in the way of custom choices – other than darker or lighter in finish and antiqued tuners if you like. Regardless, the craftsmanship shows in…