Abraham Prescott – early 19th Century Double Bass

Prescott bass that has been brought back to life with expert care and attention to detail. And now, it’s ready for a new home!

Highlights:

41.5″ string length, 44″ back
Gamba shape, flat back
Original varnish and purfling preserved
Neck grafted for modern playability
Sloane tuners with lightweight aluminum shanks
Exceptional tone—equally at home in jazz or orchestral settings

This Prescott is one of the most original examples we’ve ever seen—so much so that a highly respected Canadian luthier even suggested it belongs in a museum.
It’s a gig-ready instrument that can hold its own against fine Italian basses priced at $200,000–$300,000.

Price: $55,000

Serious players are invited to come try it out and experience this piece of American bass-making history firsthand.

If you’re passionate about historic double basses, don’t miss this opportunity.