upright bass, double bass, Lemur Bass,Vintage and Historic Basses
Vintage, Historical, and Used
Upright Double Bass Instruments come into Lemur Music's San Juan Capistrano
Bass Shop each week. The selection varies, of course, but we are always
looking for new additions to the
Vintage Bass List. Lemur's Full Service Repair and Restoration Department (hmm,
sounds fancy) does an excellent job of refurbishing these instruments to
bring them into their best playing potential.
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thru to the Second Page of each Product Listing to see our latest videos,
This large Violin form double bass is a true canon. With many intricate details
such as fine carving on the back of the scroll, appliqué work on the lower bouts,
and beautiful old tuning machines it's a true work of art. Ahhh! But the sound,
you ask.... Click thru to see this bass featured
in a VIDEO made by Lemur Music in our San Juan Capistrano Shop.
A Very Exciting Bass indeed, is this Italian made bass from Sergio Scaramelli, Contemporary Italian Bassmaker. Featuring a one-piece poplar back, best quality tone woods for top and sides, exacting craftsmanship. Scaramelli won First Prize for Sound in the 2011 ISB Competition.
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in a VIDEO made by Lemur Music in our San Juan Capistrano Shop.
This 3/4 sized bass is marked "Gotz" and is most likely a Wilfer Bass made in Germany. It was a better quality instrument at the time of its making. Bass is in excellent condition. Click thru to see this bass featured
in a VIDEO made by Lemur Music in our San Juan Capistrano Shop.
The health of this German made bass from Otto Rubner is remarkable. The top has never been opened!
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in a VIDEO made by Lemur Music in our San Juan Capistrano Shop.
After a well seasoned career in the LA Opera, this bass has been restored by well-known luthier, Bob Doherty and is READY FOR ACTION. Please click thru for specs, video, pictures, and more info.
We have recently played the dickens out of this Rumano Solano bass, changed the strings, and ... Voila! it has a stronger more focused voice now. Extension machine included. Please click thru' for photos, specs, and features.
Labels inside include "James Russaky" and "handarbeit aus Mittenwald. "
Gene Englund in Stan Kenton Orchestra owned this bass. Click thru to see this bass featured
in a VIDEO made by Lemur Music in our San Juan Capistrano Shop.
What a great instrument for someone wanting a smaller 3/4 bass! Made in Hungary in 2003, this flat-back bass has distinctive decoration on the back corners as well as top and bottom. Click thru to see this bass featured
in a VIDEO made by Lemur Music in our San Juan Capistrano Shop.
This is a wonderful old German Bass nicknamed in the shop "Grampa's Bass." Click thru to see this bass featured
in a VIDEO made by Lemur Music in our San Juan Capistrano Shop.
Made in America. This 5-string model NSD electric upright bass is in PRISTINE CONDITION. Did the owner ever play it?? Comes with a flight case and adjustable heavy weight chrome stand. Made in America. Click thru to see this bass featured
in a VIDEO made by Lemur Music in our San Juan Capistrano Shop.
Condition: This bow is in good working order, having been refurbished in Lemur Music's Bow Shop with new golden salt & pepper hair. The stick shows almost no wear beyond a few small scratches that are very minor.
Condition: This bow is in good working order, having been refurbished in Lemur Music's Bow Shop with new golden salt & pepper hair. The stick shows almost no wear beyond a few small scratches that are very minor.
The name Morelli symbolizes quality in basses. Both strong and sweet, this 7/8 bass will be an excellent performer in every musical setting. Click thru to see this bass featured
in a VIDEO made by Lemur Music in our San Juan Capistrano Shop.
Violin corners, antique amber color and medium-fancy woods make for a beautiful double bass that can really move some air. If you've dreamed of playing piano trio gigs without an amp, this could be your bass.
Click thru to see this bass featured
in a VIDEO made by Lemur Music in our San Juan Capistrano Shop.
