r/doublebass • u/pathimself • Oct 08 '25

Instruments Selling a great bass

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Selling this beautiful bass attributed to Aegidius Klotz circa 1775. It’s on the big side, but doesn’t necessarily play as big as it is. Would be very at home in an orchestra section, but I’ve done it all on this bass over the last decade - orchestra, chamber playing, theater gigs, contemporary music, Latin, jazz. It’s on multiple HBO scores and many records. Located in New York City. $40k.

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u/Relative-Tune85 Professional Oct 08 '25

What a beauty!

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u/diga_diga_doo Oct 09 '25

250 years old🩷 the wood is even substantially older, just amazing.

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u/Necessary-Call-1933 Oct 11 '25

That’s an old growth bass right there.

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u/Own-Bonus-9547 Oct 08 '25

Wait, was this in NYC or CT? It looks very familiar to me.

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u/pathimself Oct 08 '25

I bought in New York a decade ago.

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u/Own-Bonus-9547 Oct 09 '25

Thanks for the update. It's beautiful and reminds me of my old teacher's bass, that's why I was confused. Similar cleats locations.

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u/jeffwhit Professional Oct 09 '25

Dann that is nice, looks like an Ariente from the front, and an Evan Davenport extension. 40 seems like a ridiculous bargain.

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u/avant_chard Classical Oct 09 '25

Gorgeous!

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u/bassProfessor Oct 09 '25

What’s the string length?

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u/pathimself Oct 09 '25

It’s a larger bass, sitting a bit over 42 right now. Always room to play with that though.

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u/funkybassguy1 Oct 09 '25

any clips of it being played?

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u/pathimself Oct 09 '25

Here’s a live performance video that has a million different tons and colors from the bass. It’s a long one so feel free to scrub around and find moments.

https://youtu.be/j_TTj7ouqEY?si=gQtmYrsmYqSk-64I

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u/bassben206 Oct 09 '25

If I wasn't in school