John Juzek, Prague, double bass with Master Art Label, Restored. A 1930’s classic gamba design with original hand-signed label.
SOLD: John Juzek Double Bass
John Juzek Double Bass c. 1950
SOLD: John Juzek Double Bass Circa 1930
THIS DOUBLE BASS HAS BEEN SOLD, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR OTHER BASSES LIKE THIS Juzek Upright Double Bass Circa 1930 Measurements UpperBout-52cm CenterBout-37cm LowerBout-65cm Ribs-21cm BodyLength-107cm StringLength-104cm Instrument Photo Gallery: (please note, disable any pop-up-blockers. Photographs are large and may take time to view)
SOLD: Karl Stamitz Double Bass 2003, Prague
This Karl Stamitz Double Bass is a healthy, fully carved Czech instrument featuring nicely figured maple and an antiqued varnish.
[gallery ids="132250,132242,132244"]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…
SOLD: Wenzl Wilfer Double Bass 1976 Germany
Hello! Thank you for viewing one of our SOLD double bass listings! This instrument is no longer for sale, but check out what’s currently available in our list of Vintage and Used Double Basses. Upton Bass is also the proud builder of new custom upright basses at every price point. We want to help you find the perfect bass! Contact us at sales@uptonbass.com or call the shop at +1 (860) 535-9399
This Wenzl Wilfer Double Bass, 1976, is a fully carved round back with classic German gamba-pattern styling and exceptional fingerboard access. A beautiful, well-maintained example of this master’s craft with insanely lovely wood choices in the maple back and sides.
[gallery link="file" ids="36852,36851,36849"]SOLD – Wilfer Double Bass 1991 – Emanuel Wilfer Germany
Hello! Thank you for viewing one of our SOLD double bass listings! This instrument is no longer for sale, but check out what’s currently available in our list of Vintage and Used Double Basses. Upton Bass is also the proud builder of new custom upright basses at every price point. We want to help you find the perfect bass! Contact us at sales@uptonbass.com or call the shop at +1 (860) 535-9399
Nice players’ bass, this Emanuel Wilfer double bass is fully carved, with a medium figured maple back and sides, good neck set, in unmodified condition. Lovely etched scroll plates with wooden tuner keys. Extremely versatile, with easy to handle classic Wilfer / Juzek / Bohemian gamba pattern – a fully carved upright bass perfect for students and working pros. We can set up for your playing style!
Measurements:
- Upper Bout: 19.75″
- C Bout: 14.5″
- Lower Bout: 26″
- Rib Depth: 7.5 – 8.5″
- Length of Back: 43″
- String Length: 41.5″
- Total Length: 71″
- Weight: 21 lbs
UB Standard Carved Upton Double Bass
The UB Standard Carved Double Bass is our first Standard solid wood bass, with a groundbreaking low package price. This instrument is designed to meet the needs of students and professionals looking for a great sounding, American-built solid wood instrument. Domestic Sitka Spruce and American Poplar backplates in a clean design package, the Standard Carved…
The Bohemian Model Upton Double Bass
In the double bass world, the term “Bohemian” refers to the instrument building tradition in the western Czech region surrounding Prague – the source of classic contrabasses by such names as Juzek, Prokop, Bittner, and Lutz. In the general sense, Bohemian refers to the artistic wanderer; restless and adventurous, unburdened by extravagance. The Upton Bohemian…