Basses for Advanced Players
When a player reaches a high level of proficiency an instrument with greater versatility is required. Many new and difficult techniques will confound the player if the instrument is simply not capable of producing the desired response. A better bow or different strings will not do enough. Response to a variety of bow strokes, wider dynamic range, more powerful projection, and high aesthetic qualities are some characteristics of instruments in this price range. We know this might be the instrument on which a student wins his or her first competition, or begins post-secondary level studies. We have taken care to select instruments with these requirements in mind.
**PLEASE NOTE**: Not every item on this page is in stock at all times. Some models we offer by special order only. Others are on back order with the vendor. Please email us to check availability of any product shown here.
Eastman Model 605 "Conservatory"
Eastman Model 605 basses are crafted with beautifully flamed European maple and premium spruce and is finished with a luminous, hand-applied, German-style varnish. Each of these instruments are plate tuned by master luthiers for outstanding projection, tone color, and playability. The result is a visually and tonally stunning instrument.
Jonathan Li
Jonathan Li basses are meticulously crafted from the most select, stunning flamed maple and premium spruce. Each bass is finished with a refined, golden colored oil varnish, enhancing both the look and the tonal quality. Each instrument is calibrated for optimum sound production, resulting in classic fundamental sound, with complex overtones and projecting tone.
Jean-Pierre Lupot
Jean-Pierre Lupot basses are made with a distinctively flamed maple back and a select spruce top. The elegantly antiqued spirit varnish of the Jean-Pierre Lupot features reddish pigment with deep, red wine hues. These basses have great volume, overtone punch, and classic fundamental sound.
Pietro Lombardi
The Pietro Lombardi is made with a beautifully flamed maple back and a highly select spruce top. The sophisticated amber colored spirit varnish of the Lombardi is reminiscent of Italian makers.
Rudolf Doetsch
Rudoulf Doetsch basses are crafted from aged European tonewoods and are adjusted for optimum tone and playability. Their trademark antique-style spirit varnish is then applied by hand. Rudoulf Doetsch basses are in the hands of experts every step of the way, resulting in a superior instrument with a warm, balanced, and projecting tone.
Wilhelm Klier
Rudoulf Doetsch basses are crafted from the most select aged European tonewoods and are adjusted for optimum tone and playability. Their trademark antique-style spirit varnish is then applied by hand. The result is a visually and tonally striking instrument, reminiscent of 19th century European makers.
Raul Emiliani
aśl Emiliani basses combine outstanding tonewoods, expert craftsmanship, and artistic oil varnish. These professional instruments have meticulously tuned plates and bass bars. The result is superb, rich and powerful tone, offering a highly expressive range of musical palette for the performing artist.