Old Master Double Basses for sale
For years now we have had a “revolving collection” of the finest double bass in the world. Finding them a good home is an important consideration and getting the price just right to suit both the seller and purchaser. Many top players have got their double bass through Tom and his excellent contacts mean he can often help find a specific instrument. Instruments in the last year or so have included excellent examples of Hironumous Amati ll, a fine Cremonese bass of the 18th century, a fine Thomas Kennedy, an exceptional Vincenzo Panormo and Hill among others. We also regularly have beautiful examples of old double bass bows available.
A selection of old basses we have for Sale
Prices on application. Our excellent contacts mean we can often track down a specific instrument for you.
Paul Claudot Double Bass for Sale
This beautiful French bass was made in 1873 in Paris, signed on the inside of the front and stamped in the typical way by the back button. Click for photos.
Gabriel Jacquet Double Bass for Sale
These much sought after French basses, from the 19th Century are becoming increasingly rare. Click for photos.
Ludovico Rastelli Double Bass for Sale
This handsome bass was made in Genoa during the mid 19th Century.
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Italian Chamber or Solo Double Bass for Sale
This stunning little bass is every soloists dream, it has a beautiful sound and superb playability. Click for photos.
Mittenwald Double Bass for Sale
This double bass was made in about 1860 by Reiger for the firm Neuner & Hornsteiner. Click for photos.
Thibourville Lamy Double Bass for Sale
A fine French bass for Jêrome Thibouville Lamy, Paris and London by the Buthod workshop. Click for photos.
Neuner and Hornsteiner Double Bass for Sale
A fine Mittenwald double bass made in the 1840’s . Click for photos.
Grancino Double Bass for Sale
This stunning Giovanni Grancino II double bass circa. 1735 is offered in
exceptional condition. Click for photos.
Hieronymus Amati II Double Bass
Well we thought that we would never see another Amati bass after selling the last one but we have discovered another one! Click for photos.
Venetian Double Bass
This Venetian double bass was made around the end of the 17th Century to the beginning of the 18th Century. Click for photos.
German bass set up for earl music
This excellent 1870's German bass is set up ready for earl music, it has a great sound and is a must see for someone looking for a bass like this. Click for photos.
Mittenwald Kloz Double Bass ca 1740
This fine double bass was made in Mittenwald Bavaria we think surely by a member of the Kloz family of violinmakers. Click for photos.
Interesting Double Bass of Spanish Origin
This is a wonderful and interesting double bass of Spanish origin. This instrument has spent most of its life in Argentina, this is most likely where the lion head scroll was added. Click for photos.
Neuner and Hornsteiner Double Bass
This beautiful German bass made by Neuner and Hornsteiner dating from around 1860. Click for photos.
Dresden Double Bass
This classic Saxon bass made in 1891, a really beautiful example.
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Antonio Casini Double Bass
This bass really is something special. It bares the original Antonio Casini label – 'ANTONIO CASINI MODENA 1685'. Click for photos.
Paolo Maggini Double Bass
A stunning example of this great makers work. Click for photos.
A selection of Old Basses we have Sold
Please find below a list of quality Basses that we have sold:
John Lott Senior Double Bass for Sale
This is a truly rare opportunity to acquire a simply magnificent example of this great makers work. Click for photos.
Italian double bass
This interesting Italian double bass was most likely made in Milan around 1850. Click for photos.
Grandfather Lott double bass
This fine example of the 'king of the English bass makers' work is a superb instrument. Click for photos.
Enrico Rossi double bass
This wonderful double bass is a real stunner, offered in mint freshly restored condition. Click for photos.
Storioni School Double Bass
Dating from the 18th Century is a fine instrument. Click for photos.
Vincenzo Panormo Double Bass
Vincenzo Panormo double bass made in London around 1795. Click for photos.
Hawkes Professor Double Bass
Dating from 1936 in incredible near mint condition. Click for photos.
Riviere and Hawkes Double Bass
This stunning Riviere and Hawkes dates from around 1880.
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Gasparo daSalo ca 1585 Double Bass
This magnificent classic is in excellent condition for it's age and is a joy to play and look at.
William Tarr Double Bass
This William Tarr bass dating from around 1850 is a real players instrument. Click for photos.
Hieronymus Amati II Double Bass
This is unquestionably one of the World’s finest basses both from the point of view of beauty and sound. It is of robust size though it is quite playable.
Grandfather Lott Double Bass
Exceptional sounding early Grandfather Lott bass. Click for photos.
Hawkes Concert Double Bass
Terrific huge warm sound and is sure to be a hit with either classical or jazz players. Click for photos.
William Booth Double Bass
A classic example from a Great English Maker. Click for photos.
Thomas Kennedy Double Bass
A truly exceptional classic English bass for sale. Click for photos.
Joseph Panormo made for Dodd
For sale. Click for photos.
Gustave Vuillaume Double Bass
A fine and typical example of post-war Mirecourt. In excellent condition.
Old Italian Double Bass from Cremona
A very fine old Italian Double Bass from Cremona ca. 1780 - 1810.
Ongaro Double Bass
A wonderful old venetian bass dating from the late 1700’s.
Giovanni Cavani
A fine double bass made in Modena dating from around 1870.
Busetto Double Bass by Pollmann or Holzlechner
An excellent "Busetto" double bass with 5 strings by Pollmann
or Holzlechner.