Used Basses for sale (5 currently available)

In addition to the basses below, we have a number of instruments waiting for restoration.   If you're looking for a particular type of bass, feel free to contact us.
 

1947 Kay C-1 Bass
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• New ebony fingerboard, neck adjusted for maximum playability

• New Despiau bridge with adjusters, strings, and endpin 

• 3/4 bass, D neck, 41" string length 

• Attractive flamed back and sides

• Original Kluson tuners - neck has never suffered a break

• Strung with new Thomastik Superflexible strings

• Setup to play nicely for another 75 years!

• Priced at $2,795

Shen SB 200 Willow Flatback
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• A "slight second" which is now in great shape

• Beautiful solid willow ribs and back

• Ebony fingerboard, deluxe brass tuners, inlaid purfling

• Adjustable Despiau Bridge

• New Zyex strings

• 'D' neck, 41" string length

• This bass is 'new old stock'.  The back fit in the lower bout has been corrected and the bass plays and sounds great

• The usual price on this bass is $6,995

• Amazing value at only $4495

Czech ply 3/4 Bass

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A durable instrument from the 1970s

Features:

• Ebony fingerboard, brass tuners, inlaid purfling

• 'D' neck, 41" string length

• Strung with new Despiau bridge and SuperFlexible strings

• Just a few bumps and bruises

• Great beginner bass

• Priced at $1595

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Antique Tyrolean Bass

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• A very special instrument, estimated construction before 1850

• Restored to excellent playing condition in 2017

• Converted to 4 strings from the original 3

• Original back, now converted to diagonal bracing

• D neck, comfortable 42" string length

• A loud and impressive instrument

• Inquire about pricing

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2007 Engelhardt 3/4 plywood Upright Bass
 

• Made in USA

• Exceptional original condition

• Violin corners, flamed back and sides

• Strung with Daddario Hybrid strings

• Priced at only $1195