The BassGarden :: Basses for Sale

July Update

Most of our current offerings are now up, but check back for updates. We have a very beautiful and wonderful sounding 3/4 Prescott in phenomenal, original condition, with a new F/B. Call, email or check back for more info and photos.

Just in - new Christopher model DB204T - laminated bass with a great set-up.

And keep in mind, we have some great bows, and are also now offering the REALIST pickup, new REALIST sound clip, your favorite strings and K and M music stands - in addition to the wonderful MOORADIAN covers - all at great prices! Call or email for prices and more info.

We now have a fantastic new bass by a giant of the bass world, Thomas Martin. Tom and son George are making incredible sounding instruments in England. See photos and descriptions on right, and visit the Martins' website - www.thomasmartin.co.uk to learn more about these great basses.

The Bass Garden sells old and new instruments. Our new instruments are all made with wood that has been properly seasoned and not rushed, as many instruments - mass-produced quickly in factories, with little quality control - are, and can soon have major problems which are expensive to fix. Our new instruments are all backed by the makers.

The disadvantage to an older instrument, that is, one that is not brand new, is that it has most likely needed some repairs during its lifetime. The basses we sell have been worked on by experienced, skilled and dedicated luthiers who ONLY work on basses. Great care is given to ensure the optimum sound and playability and reasonable health of our instruments.

We do offer new, inexpensive basses from several manufacturers, including Christopher and A. Schroetter by Paesold. These are well-made, durable, good-sounding and attractive instruments, all with ebony fingerboards and sturdy endpins. As with all our instruments, they have been professionally set up for maximum sound and playability. All for UNDER $2,000.

Keep in mind that buying a double bass - like other quality string instruments - is not like buying a car, or even a guitar, that depreciates significantly in value immediately after purchase. In many cases, a quality bass, in any price range, if it is maintained properly, will actually increase in value as the years pass.

While we make an effort to have all our basses posted here, it is sometimes hard to keep up with changing inventory. If you don't see what you're looking for, please email or call for information on other basses currently available.

New York State residents add 8 1/2% sales tax.

	THOMAS MARTIN-RUGGIERI MODEL	$20,000
	Awesome new English bass from Tom and George Martin. Full size round back with sound to match, yet remarkably playable in all registers. 41 5/8" S.L. Superb orchestra/audition bass, huge sound and projection, super deep and clear lows, even across all strings and sweet upper register.
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	THOMAS MARTIN-CONCERT MODEL	$9,000
	Another great new bass from Tom and George Martin in England. 3/4 size round back, 41 1/4" S. L. A great sounding bass - not too bright, lots of volume and even across all strings. It practically plays itself! SOLD
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	HUNGARIAN	$6,800
	Late 20th cent. full 3/4 round back, 41 1/4" S. L. Excellent condition, brand new finger board, beautifully flamed maple sides and back. Very easy to play, sound is nice and full. Great orchestra or jazz bass, currently strung with Spiros
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	GERMAN	$6,000
	Mid 20th cent. 3/4 flat back, 41 1/4" S.L. Just restored with new neck, bass bar and custom "C" extension. Good sounding all around bass.
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	WESTERN EUROPEAN-German, French, English? SOLD	$30,000
	Late 19th or very early 20th cent. large 7/8 flatback of uncertain provenance. 42" S.L. with bridge slightly forward. Bass is in amazing condition with a beautiful wide-grain spruce top - with no cracks - and stunning Birdseye maple sides and back. Just restored with new bass bar. Huge sound, great projection and very responsive - a great orchestra bass and phenomenal jazz bass at a great price!
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	CZECH	$8,500
	Early-mid 20th century, 3/4 Czech round back, 41 1/2" S.L. Very good condition, new bass bar. Has custom, fingered "C" extension, new F/B and beautiful Slone tuners. Sound is amazingly loud, clear and punchy and it's super easy to play.
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	GERMAN	$2,150
	Mid 20th century 3/4 laminated round back, 41 ½" S.L. Sturdy, great sounding, loud bass with top quality ebony fingerboard.
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	SOLID WOOD-NO LABEL	$2,500
	Recent Chinese or Eastern European 3/4 round back, 41 1/2" S. L. Good sounding, attractive solid wood bass in excellent condition. Great value!
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	CZECH	$4,200
	Early-mid 20th century 3/4 flat back, 41 3/8" S. L. A very good sounding, healthy all-around bass. Some previous amateur repairs have been corrected. Great value!
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	ROUMANIAN	Call or email
	New laminated 3/4 round back, 41 ½" S.L. A good sounding, attractive bass with ebony fingerboard and adjustable bridge.
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	GERMAN	$5,500
	Early 20th century smallish, 3/4 flat back, 40 ½" S.L. Recently restored with new bass bar. Sound is somewhat dark.
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	AMERICAN - KAY	Call or email
	Mid 20th century laminated 3/4 round back, 41 ½" S.L., in good condition with no neck issues. New bridge and end pin. Original fingerboard appears to be ebony and is in excellent condition. A great sounding Kay, strung with new Spiros.
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	CHRISTOPHER Special Order Only	Call or email
	New bass, made in China - 3/4 size, 41 ½" S.L. Solid spruce top, laminated sides and back, ebony fingerboard, adjustable bridge, cover included! Very easy to play, good sound both pizz and arco. Call or email for price and availability.
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	COMPOSITE BASS	$1,200
	Here's a solid wood bass that is actually a composite of perhaps three different instruments. The back and ribs are from an early 20th cent. German or Czech bass, the top is from a newer instrument, and the neck may be from yet another bass! A good sounding bass at a bargain price!
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