Prague Bass, c.1880 (Viennese model) (In Restoration)(NY)

[Eric Swanson]

Hi Ken,

Thanks for sharing this lovely instrument.

How does it sound and play?

Is the scroll beech or maple? Is the neck maple?

Are you planning to have work done on the bass, or leave it "as is," for now?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Eric Swanson

Hi Ken,

Thanks for sharing this lovely instrument.

How does it sound and play?

Is the scroll beech or maple? Is the neck maple?

Are you planning to have work done on the bass, or leave it "as is," for now?

How does it sound and play?...

Great. I just did Brandenburg #4 with it using solo strings for a lighter sound with the chamber group within my orchestra (6 violins, 2 violas, 1 cello, 1 bass, 2 flutes and harpsichord). But, we had help. Paul Arnold of the Philly Orch. came and played the solo violin part.
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Is the scroll beech or maple? Is the neck maple?..

The Scroll is Beech and original with a maple neck graft which has some years on it as well.
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Are you planning to have work done on the bass, or leave it "as is," for now? ..

When I got the bass, I had Arnold glue what ever needed gluing and put a new fingerboard, bridge and post as well. The bass has had restorations in the past and was fairly well serviced over time. It doesn't need to be disturbed now with another restoration unless something breaks or has an accident.

The bass is fairly loud. If I find myself with just this bass in hand and all others sold, I can put an extension on it and use it for everything. It's that good!