SOLD: Pöllmann Double Bass 1969 – E.M. Poellmann Contrabass

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E.M. Pöllmann Double Bass 1969, 3/4 Size, Violin-Cornered.

Very well-maintained and played example from the late 60’s. Impeccable build quality and marvelous wood as we always see from Poellmann – unlike some however, this particular Pollmann bass is extremely engaging and fun to play! A terrific vintage player’s double bass.

Description

Pollmann Double Bass 1969 No. 52-V 3/4, Serial No. 407 – E.M. Poellmann Contrabass

An excellent, well-played example from this iconic Mittenwald family of bass builders. This 1969 example was most likely produced under the watchful eye of 3rd Generation builder Günter Pöllmann. (Ho-hum, another Pöllmann double bass with more of the most amazing figured maple you’ve ever seen!) Light, lively and extremely playable.

Long violin C-bouts excellent for bow work, but this instrument is also a joy pizzicato. Our resident bass player/teacher Brian raves: “Easily the best Pollmann I’ve ever played! Sounds awesome and I would take this to any of my gigs (that is one of my highest compliments). It was played a ton and it shows – it has some wear but that’s also why it sounds so good.”

This bass has excellent setup health and comes with a bass bag.

Measurements:

Upper Bout: 19″
C Bout 14″
Lower Bout: 25.75″
Rib Depth: 7.25 – 8.5″
Length of Back: 43.5″
String Length: 41″
Neck: D (ish)
Weight: 20 Lbs

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