Description

Ottomar Hausmann Double Bass, 1958, Mittenwald, Germany Serial A592

This is the fifth Ottomar Hausmann double bass we’ve had through the shop.  They are consistently well crafted with an elegant gamba design. Top quality old growth moderately flamed Maple back and sides and a clean top.

Slightly compact, this Hausmann double bass is bright, light and resonant. A very responsive and finely built fully carved Mittenwald contrabass.

Measurements:

• Upper Bout: 19″
• C Bout: 14″
• Lower Bout: 25″
• Rib Taper: 6.5″ to 7.75″
• Length of Top: 43.25″
• Length of Back: 42.25″
• String Length: 42″
• Neck: Eb

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 double basses 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 10am – 6pm. The Workshop (The Barn) and showroom are located in Mystic, Connecticut conveniently between Boston and NYC.