From the workshop of Thomas & George Martin: Working closely with a leading bow maker we have introduced the “Claude Marchand” bow. They are available in both French style (modeled on Vigneron and Sartory) and German model (inspired by the old H.R. Pfretchner). Only the finest pernambuco wood and silver mountings are used. Balance and playability are the first consideration. They are priced to suit any budget but many are used by top professional players. The Martin's always bring a bunch of bows with them to the ISB and European Bass Conventions, and they always sell out! Gary was quick…
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Pictured here is 2009 Professor Deluxe, Opus 60, ex-Geno Heiter. This bass has spent the last couple years in Geno's hands pushing the Frank Sinatra Jr. Big Band as well as the jazz combo behind Steve D'Agostino. Lots of projection and punch with great low mids, moves a lot of air. Geno brought this bass back to us (along with his favorite old Kay) to put towards the new George Martin 4/4 bass that he fell in love with at the shop! This Professor has been worked over to maximize growl and volume with a lightweight tailpiece and newly dressed fingerboard. Also has newly installed rib bumpers on the…
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Abraham Prescott Double Bass, circa 1845 Concord, New Hampshire Measurements: Upper Bout: 22" 1/2 C Bout: 16" 1/2 Lower Bout: 29" 3/4 Rib Taper: 6" 1/2 to 8" 1/2 Length of Back: 47" 1/2 String Length: 42" 1/2 [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1CdxxnFlYI[/embedyt] [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-xCswheoK4[/embedyt] A short history of the Abraham Prescott workshop: The Abraham Prescott double bass is an early American classic, one which can still be found in concert halls around the world. Based on the great variety of instruments made, along with the tales the instruments tell us when examining the construction, Prescott was working without forms and templates. His…
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Hawkes And Son Professor Double Bass: Hawkes & Son, Denmark Street, Piccadilly Circus, London, England This Double Bass has been sold. String Length: 42.25" Length of Back: 44.5" Length of Top: 44.25" Upper Bout Widest: 22" C Bout Narrowest: 15.5" Lower Bout Widest: 26" Rib Taper: 9.25" to 6.5" (The taper doesn't begin until the upper bend) Heel: Eb Some Hawkes & Son History: Known as Hawkes & Co. from 1860 to 1875, the firm was first established in 1860 as an importer of brass instruments in London by William Henry Hawkes (1830-1900), a state trumpet player for Queen Victoria.…
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