Description
Hungarian Double Bass, circa 1975
This large Hungarian double bass is 7/8ths size with distinctive northern European styling. It’s similar to a Dutch instrument we’ve seen from the same era with the thick gamba shape evoking Tyrolean instruments. Well built, unlabelled – big 46″ four-piece canted back with tightly flamed maple, C-extension, restored in 2008.
This bass has about the craziest long scroll we’ve ever seen – it measured 17″ from the top to bottom ducktail! Flame carving on the lower bouts continues over the endpin block. A truly unique instrument with a huge sonic presence, the orchestra played and was well maintained.
Measurements:
- Upper Bout: 22″
- C Bout: 17″
- Lower Bout: 26.5″
- Length of Back/Front: 46″
- Rib Depth: 9″ to cant, 6.75″ at neck set
- String Length: 42″
- Length of Scroll: 17″ (we had to check)
18000
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Upton Bass String Instrument Co. specializes in building award-winning custom double basses and offers accessories for the double bass. Upton Bass also services all instruments and bows of the violin family with world-class restoration and repair, to view our online restoration portfolio visit stringrepair.com
Upton Bass is ready to offer advice and answer any questions regarding this Prescott double bass or related bass topics. Please contact UB at sales@uptonbass.com or call the shop at +1 (860) 535-9399. Hours of operation Tuesday through Saturday 10 am – 6 pm. The Workshop (The Barn) and showroom are located in Mystic, Connecticut conveniently between Boston and NYC.
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