Over the years, Lemur has stocked the contemporary work of many major bass makers such as Pollmann, Wilfer, Stoll, Scaramelli, and Arvi. We have taken their 'stock' models and we have collaborated with them to create 'Lemur Exclusive' models. We base our knowledge on years of experience talking to both the Makers and Players, like yourself. It is a very exciting and interesting position to hold -- ours here at Lemur Music.
We offer telephone support for all your questions about these wonderful bass makers. Call us if you desire a custom bass. We offer advanced positioning in the production line of many makers and can deliver commissioned basses more quickly than you'd imagine.
Handmade by George Borun, a southern California instrument builder. Beautiful woods are used throughout; note the flamed back and sides. A carved button on the heel of the neck features the maker's initials, GAB. This artist's research into violin making led him to a more "English" styling. The instrument has a very good sound, with a deep, robust lower register, a clear mid- range, and a sweet, singing upper register to boot.
We recently ran this bass thru the workshop to fine-tune its sound and playability. It's in tip-top good shape, with excellent Deep dark robust tones.
Amazing Tonal Quality for Jazz or Concert Band - 3/4 size Tosca Model Bass
We are pleased as punch to have Tosca™ Golden Age Double Bass from Bjorn Stoll -- a Lemur Exclusive Upright Bass back in stock!This Antique Italian Style bass is gorgeous, lush and full, with eye-popping beauty and an earful of wonderful bass tone. Made with poplar back and sides for a warm sound, a spruce top for crisp focused tone, and hand-rubbed finish in Stoll’ssignature red-brown varnish. Finest quality French style Rubner tuning machines, with an extra tall bridge, Tosca can be set up for jazz play or orchestra.SPL: 41” Handmade in Germany.
Just Arrived 10-22-2019 Call with your own setup instructions. Gorgeous dark red-brown color with very fine French tuning machines.
Bjorn Stoll Heidelberg™ is a Gamba Form bass, hand-made in Germany. You will find Easy Arco Access from the sloped shoulders, the enlarged C-bout, and use of a taller bridge.The nicely swelled back & sides add extra capacity in the body, creating plenty of volume and projection for orchestra play.We have the top carved to Lemur Specs and a special sizing on the bass bar which releases very good fundamental on the low strings. Back and sides are poplar, the top is spruce.We order Bjorn Stoll basses in a rich, dark red-brown finish that is hand rubbed to a glossy luster.Heidelberg is available in 3-4 size for advancing players as well as large 7/8 size which really has the power to anchor a section. SPL:41.5"
Heidelberg™ Bass in 7/8 size is an excellent candidate for an Extension Machine. Her size and strength will easily accommodate the extra tension of the machine, and produce the deep fundamentals you need on the Long Fourth String.
Available at Lemur – Berkeley Store, 1006 Pardee Street, 510-969-2277.
E. Wilfer Prague® Model 7/8 sized double bass is a full-bodied orchestra bass with a rich tone, a deep fundamental, and pleasing amount of volume. The violin form is well proportioned with easy access across the (slightly droopy) shoulders and plenty of bow room in the longer waist. Using a smaller 7/8 pattern makes a nice orchestra sized bass that is easy to get around on.Note the 41” SPL. Lemur Music has long insisted that Wilfer make basses no more than 42” to accommodate a greater range of players.Prague differs from Arco-Boss being a bit smaller but having a more lyrical sounding graduation of the top plus the new bass bar configuration. TB
This is an unusual Bjorn Stoll Dresden™ Model Bass.It’s actually a¾ size bass, unlike most of the 7/8 size Dresden Basses we usually have in stock.Because of its smaller size, this bass is one of the easiest to get around on in the entire shop. Look at the rear view to see how the neck is perched high upon very sloping shoulders. This allows easy access to the upper-most registers. Both the top and the back of the instrument are very highly vaulted. It's dark, responsive, and very even; must be played to be believed. SPL: 40.5”
Just Arrived 10-22-2019 Call with your own setup instructions. Gorgeous dark red-brown color with very fine French tuning machines.
