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  1. Samuel Shen 7/8 SB 200 Willow (all carved)

    Samuel Shen 7/8 SB 200 Willow (all carved)

    Samuel Shen 7/8 SB 200 Willow Flat back (all carved) Year: 2008 Great bass for Jazz and classic. Big sound for any ensemble and recording. I bought from Ronald Sachs brand new in Atlanta and he did all the setup himself. German Endpin. Studio kept This bass is in perfect shape.
  2. V

    For Sale Samuel Shen 7/8 SB 200 Willow (all carved)

    Samuel Shen 7/8 SB 200 Willow Flat back (all carved) Year: 2008 Great bass for Jazz and classic. Big sound for any ensemble and recording. I bought from Ronald Sachs brand new in Atlanta and he did all the setup himself. German Endpin. Studio kept This bass is in perfect shape.
  3. PRICE DROP: 7/8 Shen Gemunder

    PRICE DROP: 7/8 Shen Gemunder

    7/8 Shen Gemunder This is a fantastic and loud bass with a very rich and resonant sound. I purchased this in 2019 from a professional orchestra player because I wanted a louder more full bodied bass. I took it to Mike Shank and he gave it an amazing setup, new bridge, fingerboard work, and full...
  4. Matt.E.Stein

    SOLD PRICE DROP: 7/8 Shen Gemunder

    7/8 Shen Gemunder This is a fantastic and loud bass with a very rich and resonant sound. I purchased this in 2019 from a professional orchestra player because I wanted a louder more full bodied bass. I took it to Mike Shank and he gave it an amazing setup, new bridge, fingerboard work, and full...
  5. 7/8 Fully Carved Maple/Spruce Shen Gemunder Roundback w/ C-extension

    7/8 Fully Carved Maple/Spruce Shen Gemunder Roundback w/ C-extension

    Hello! I have read threads on TalkBass for years, but this is my first time making an account and posting. I am selling my fully carved Shen Gemunder 7/8 Roundback with a C-Extension and solo extension fingerboard. The bass is an unmarked prototype of their Gemunder model with a spruce top and...
  6. DerekWBass

    For Sale 7/8 Fully Carved Maple/Spruce Shen Gemunder Roundback w/ C-extension

    Hello! I have read threads on TalkBass for years, but this is my first time making an account and posting. I am selling my fully carved Shen Gemunder 7/8 Roundback with a C-Extension and solo extension fingerboard. The bass is an unmarked prototype of their Gemunder model with a spruce top and...
  7. PRICE DROP Carved Wilfer "Prague" Double Bass, Large 3/4- With Realist Pickup and Bobelock Case

    PRICE DROP Carved Wilfer "Prague" Double Bass, Large 3/4- With Realist Pickup and Bobelock Case

    Regretfully, selling my Emanuel Wilfer double bass. The bass is a 2016, and I am the first owner. The bass is in excellent condition, and the sound both bowed and pizz is incredible, easily the best of any bass I have ever tried. A great all-around bass that would be just as home in a classical...
  8. dedoonbass

    For Sale PRICE DROP Carved Wilfer "Prague" Double Bass, Large 3/4- With Realist Pickup and Bobelock Case

    Regretfully, selling my Emanuel Wilfer double bass. The bass is a 2016, and I am the first owner. The bass is in excellent condition, and the sound both bowed and pizz is incredible, easily the best of any bass I have ever tried. A great all-around bass that would be just as home in a classical...
  9. FOR SALE AT BVS GREENSBORO Andreas Eastman VB305-BU Busetto 7/8

    FOR SALE AT BVS GREENSBORO Andreas Eastman VB305-BU Busetto 7/8

    For sale is my gorgeous fully carved Eastman 305 made in 2005. The bass is 7/8, but with a very manageable 42” string length. Very deep and rich tone, tons of low end. Full fingerboard dressing done by The Bass Violin Shop in Greensboro in July, 2022. Strung with Evah Pirazzi G-A and a Helicore...
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    SOLD FOR SALE AT BVS GREENSBORO Andreas Eastman VB305-BU Busetto 7/8

    For sale is my gorgeous fully carved Eastman 305 made in 2005. The bass is 7/8, but with a very manageable 42” string length. Very deep and rich tone, tons of low end. Full fingerboard dressing done by The Bass Violin Shop in Greensboro in July, 2022. Strung with Evah Pirazzi G-A and a Helicore...
  11. 7/8 (Carved) German Eberhard Meinel

    7/8 (Carved) German Eberhard Meinel

    A great 1980s-90s (post-Berlin Wall), fully carved 7/8 Eberhard Meinel gamba shape German shop bass. In excellent shape with inlayed purfling and a darker amber varnish—some corner wear here and there and a bit of finish crackling. Maple neck, ribs and back all feature mild flaming and the...
  12. TheDellow

    SOLD 7/8 (Carved) German Eberhard Meinel

    A great 1980s-90s (post-Berlin Wall), fully carved 7/8 Eberhard Meinel gamba shape German shop bass. In excellent shape with inlayed purfling and a darker amber varnish—some corner wear here and there and a bit of finish crackling. Maple neck, ribs and back all feature mild flaming and the...
  13. FS: Shen SB200 Willow Flatback 7/8

    FS: Shen SB200 Willow Flatback 7/8

    I'm selling my 2006 Shen 7/8 Willow Flatback bass. It's fully carved and has been played in just the right amount. It's got some wear on the treble side upper bout (see attached pics), but other than that is in excellent condition. It has a great big sound with both arco and pizz and is...
  14. bnutz

    SOLD FS: Shen SB200 Willow Flatback 7/8

    I'm selling my 2006 Shen 7/8 Willow Flatback bass. It's fully carved and has been played in just the right amount. It's got some wear on the treble side upper bout (see attached pics), but other than that is in excellent condition. It has a great big sound with both arco and pizz and is...
  15. Conner Nagel

    Double Bass Double bass sizing

    I am starting the process of purchasing a double bass and would like advice on sizing: I am 6'4, my hands are fairly large but not enormous. I played double bass in middle and high school but am now in my late twenties and have only played BG since. I will be primarily using the bass for...
  16. Herold Jaeger, Flamed Maple Carved Back, 1930's bass *New Price*

    Herold Jaeger, Flamed Maple Carved Back, 1930's bass *New Price*

    I am selling my 1930's Herold Jaeger Bass Bass comes with padded Bobelock Case in excellent condition. This bass has an amazing carved, flame maple back. The top is two piece vertical grain spruce. The ribs and neck are plain maple. The primary label in the bass reads: Herold Jaeger...
  17. Christopher K

    SOLD Herold Jaeger, Flamed Maple Carved Back, 1930's bass *New Price*

    I am selling my 1930's Herold Jaeger Bass Bass comes with padded Bobelock Case in excellent condition. This bass has an amazing carved, flame maple back. The top is two piece vertical grain spruce. The ribs and neck are plain maple. The primary label in the bass reads: Herold Jaeger...
  18. Mooradian 7/8 Bag for C Extension

    Mooradian 7/8 Bag for C Extension

    Standard padding bag for 7/8 size bass with C extension in like new condition. Approximate dimensions: Total Height: 80" Upper Bout: 24" Lower Bout: 28 1/2" Body Height: 45" $320 + shipping CONUS
  19. Reijo1

    SOLD Mooradian 7/8 Bag for C Extension

    Standard padding bag for 7/8 size bass with C extension in like new condition. Approximate dimensions: Total Height: 80" Upper Bout: 24" Lower Bout: 28 1/2" Body Height: 45" $320 + shipping CONUS
  20. New Standard Cleveland hybrid with bag - $6775

    New Standard Cleveland hybrid with bag - $6775

    Label Number 150 (2004); original owner. A large 3/4—small 7/8 sized bass with a strong, even sound and excellent playability. This New Standard Cleveland upright hybrid acoustic bass has a carved European spruce top, gamba corners and a tubular metal end pin upgrade. Poplar-core laminates are...
  21. Pete Hand

    SOLD New Standard Cleveland hybrid with bag - $6775

    Label Number 150 (2004); original owner. A large 3/4—small 7/8 sized bass with a strong, even sound and excellent playability. This New Standard Cleveland upright hybrid acoustic bass has a carved European spruce top, gamba corners and a tubular metal end pin upgrade. Poplar-core laminates are...
  22. Upright 7/8 German Bass w/Lion scroll; late 19th century - $17500

    Upright 7/8 German Bass w/Lion scroll; late 19th century - $17500

    Owned since 1971. It bears the label “Angie Liotta, New York 1936.” This seems to be a reference to one of Reggie Child’s bassists, Ange Liotta. Scroll: grafted original workmanship has a remarkable carved lion’s head figure. 43” Eb Neck; new Evah Pirazzi strings and Marvin cable tail-piece...
  23. Pete Hand

    SOLD Upright 7/8 German Bass w/Lion scroll; late 19th century - $17500

    Owned since 1971. It bears the label “Angie Liotta, New York 1936.” This seems to be a reference to one of Reggie Child’s bassists, Ange Liotta. Scroll: grafted original workmanship has a remarkable carved lion’s head figure. 43” Eb Neck; new Evah Pirazzi strings and Marvin cable tail-piece...
  24. 7/8 Shen SB200 MAPLE *Reduced*

    7/8 Shen SB200 MAPLE *Reduced*

    *Reduced to $4500* I'm selling my 7/8 size Samuel Shen SB200 MAPLE. It's a fully carved flatback. Includes used mooradian gig bag. The bass was built in 2004 and I purchased in early 2005. I'm the original owner. I'm looking to upgrade. It has the normal belt scratches and slightly worn...
  25. Nwabass

    SOLD 7/8 Shen SB200 MAPLE *Reduced*

    *Reduced to $4500* I'm selling my 7/8 size Samuel Shen SB200 MAPLE. It's a fully carved flatback. Includes used mooradian gig bag. The bass was built in 2004 and I purchased in early 2005. I'm the original owner. I'm looking to upgrade. It has the normal belt scratches and slightly worn...
  26. 1922 Neuner & Hornsteiner 7/8

    1922 Neuner & Hornsteiner 7/8

    Here's a stunner of a bass. Original label from 1922 round back. This bass would be great for orchestral work. It has had its share of repairs over the years, but they have all been expertly executed. The original varnish has been touched up by a master. 44" scale.I live just outside of Kansas City.
  27. estringjamey

    For Sale 1922 Neuner & Hornsteiner 7/8

    Here's a stunner of a bass. Original label from 1922 round back. This bass would be great for orchestral work. It has had its share of repairs over the years, but they have all been expertly executed. The original varnish has been touched up by a master. 44" scale.I live just outside of Kansas City.
  28. rynier prins

    Double Bass Tailpiece

    Hi, Is it possible to use a 7/8 or perhaps even full size tailpiece on a 3/4 bass? Thanks! Rynier
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    Double Bass Need 1st Hand Advice on 7/8 Krutz Bag

    I have a Krutz 300 7/8 bass with gamba corners. The bag it came with is too small. I have all of the dimensions, and can theoretically compare to dimensions given on the internet for various bags...but would much prefer, if there are any other 7/8 Krutz owners out there that could tell me what...
  30. johnny_bolt

    Double Bass What do you all think of this Eastman VB95 7/8 scale, Busetto corners, carved top?

    I'm maybe an advanced beginner with double bass. After playing rentals and full-plywood basses, I want to go to the next step. So in FMI (Fantastic Musical Instruments in Pasadena), I tried out their carved-top basses, and this one really stood out. My GF said its sound makes her weep inside...
  31. Late 19th Century German Large 3/4 or 7/8

    Late 19th Century German Large 3/4 or 7/8

    Bass for sale, North Sacramento. German, late 19th century Large 3/4 or 7/8 size 110 cm string length (could be shortened, as it has an Eb neck) Upper Bout 53 cm Middle Bouts 37.5 cm Lower Bout 64.5 cm Rib Depth 20.3 cm Round Back Gold Varnish, needs some cosmetic work. Used to be played in...
  32. iamthebassplayr

    For Sale Late 19th Century German Large 3/4 or 7/8

    Bass for sale, North Sacramento. German, late 19th century Large 3/4 or 7/8 size 110 cm string length (could be shortened, as it has an Eb neck) Upper Bout 53 cm Middle Bouts 37.5 cm Lower Bout 64.5 cm Rib Depth 20.3 cm Round Back Gold Varnish, needs some cosmetic work. Used to be played in...
  33. ColdEye

    Krutz 350 Carved (7/8?)

    Fully carved bass, no cracks or repairs needed. Adjustable bridge. Sounds really good to my ears with the polychrome set it has (comes with a polychrome set, can change the E to spiros if you want). Try it out for yourself to find out. Very easy to play. Just a bit bigger than a 3/4 bass I had...
  34. ColdEye

    SOLD Krutz 350 Carved (7/8?)

    Fully carved bass, no cracks or repairs needed. Adjustable bridge. Sounds really good to my ears with the polychrome set it has (comes with a polychrome set, can change the E to spiros if you want). Try it out for yourself to find out. Very easy to play. Just a bit bigger than a 3/4 bass I had...
  35. Mooradian Standard - 7/8

    Mooradian Standard - 7/8

    Selling my Moordian Standard 7/8 gig bag, in excellent condition. I believe the bag is 1 or 2 years old, and based on its condition it looks like it was very rarely taken out. Asking $275 + shipping.
  36. RyanKinBK

    SOLD Mooradian Standard - 7/8

    Selling my Moordian Standard 7/8 gig bag, in excellent condition. I believe the bag is 1 or 2 years old, and based on its condition it looks like it was very rarely taken out. Asking $275 + shipping.
  37. el_Bajo_Verde

    Need to enlarge 1/2" output jack hole to 7/8"

    Just looking for advice on this situation. I have an Ibanez that has a low-quality barrel jack and I want to replace the barrel jack with an electrosocket jack mount and standard output jack. I do not own a vice, but I do own an electric drill. I am unsure if I should just use a 7/8 drill bit...
  38. Herold Jaeger 7/8 Double Bass

    Herold Jaeger 7/8 Double Bass

    This is a 1930s Czech bass. Recently appraised by David Gage as a 7/8 bass in good shape. Top and back are laminated with carved ribs. It was set up and restored by Arnold Schnitzer two years ago. Send your email for more pictures of the instrument. Price lowered to $2200.00 for an easier sale.
  39. R

    For Sale Herold Jaeger 7/8 Double Bass

    This is a 1930s Czech bass. Recently appraised by David Gage as a 7/8 bass in good shape. Top and back are laminated with carved ribs. It was set up and restored by Arnold Schnitzer two years ago. Send your email for more pictures of the instrument. Price lowered to $2200.00 for an easier sale.
  40. Price Drop $5000->$4500 Vintage Harold Jaeger 3/4-7/8 Bass

    Price Drop $5000->$4500 Vintage Harold Jaeger 3/4-7/8 Bass

    I have this labeled as a 3/4-7/8 size bass because it does measure slightly larger than a normal 3/4 bass. For reference, sitting behind the bass is an Ampeg SVT Classic on an SVT610 cab with added casters if that helps you get an idea of height. Roughly 74 inches. This antique upright bass was...