Archer 3/4 Size Professional Double Bass by Gear4music - DAMAGED Retail Price £1499.99 This item is being sold as B-Stock and comes with a 1 warranty  This double bass is in working order. The only issues are a few small cosmetic dents and scratches on the body and the neck holder in the case being broken.  Please note all advertised B Stock on eBay is not available for collection from the Gear4music showroom and will be despatched by courier The following is the original, new product description FOR REFERENCE ONLY The new product information may include accessories or software that are not included in the eBay sale.Only items shown in the listing's pictures are included in the sale: Full And Resonant Sound This double bass is a fantastic choice instrument for those that require a full and deep sounding instrument. Made from a solid Canadian maple body, this instrument resonates so well through the full range of the instrument, creating a deep and bellowing sound. Whether bowing or plucking, you?ll be sure to get a full range of dynamics out of the instrument. Adjustable Bridge The Archer Double Bass has been designed for the discerning musician in mind. An adjustable three piece bridge has been added to the instrument so that the action can be set to a height that suits you. Whether you?re playing orchestral music and bowing the instrument or slapping the strings in a rockabilly style, the adjustable bridge will definitely help! Top Quality Design and Fantastic Value For Money The Archer double bass gives so much more than the price suggests. Including an sturdy ebony fingerboard fitted to a supreme maple neck, this instrument is not only really easy to play, but it will last for years to come. As well as that, the durable metal tailpiece and robust brass tuners make this an instrument that will give musical enjoyment for a very long time, without the fear of any malfunction. Professional Bow and Case This double bass comes as a pack in order to get playing straight away. Included with the bass is a German style bow made from the finest Brazilwood. The bow features an ebony frog and adjuster, making it extremely hard wearing and durable. The lapping on the bow has been made from nickel silver and has a leather thumbpiece for comfort and durability. The case keeps the instrument extremely safe with its polystyrene moulded interior, covered in a plush lining. The mould is covered in a lightweight fabric and contains many handles and two wheels to make transporting the bass very easy indeed.
Press Reviews "For all styles we could come up with, we were pleasantly surprised by the tone of the bass...the plucked tone is warm and well balanced." "The adjustable maple bridge and even a little sandpaper applied to the underside of its feet will allow you to set it to your exact tastes. It's equally convincing when bowed, with the just the right mix of rasp from the bow and depth from the spruce, and, all in all, we're impressed." Music Radar - a leading online publication for musicians
Features/Specifications Double Bass Body: Hand carved, Atelier built Top: Hand carved select Canadian spruce Back: Flamed select two-piece Canadian maple with matching ribs and scroll Finish: Hand applied oil in orange-brown with slight antiquing Bridge: Adjustable, Maple, 3 piece construction Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Ebony Tuning Plate: Brass engraved with nickel winders Spike: Adjustable Bow Type: German style, octagonal Brazilwood bow with horsehair Adjuster: Ebony with two nickel bands Lapping: Nickel silver with leather thumbpiece Frog: Fully mounted and lined round heel ebony with abalone pearl eye Tip: Bone Archer String Instruments by Gear4music This range of string instruments was launched by Gear4Music.com in 2007 with a range of premium quality Violins, Cellos, Violas and Double Basses.  Archer instruments by Gear4Music are built by carefully selected master craftsmen, who have many years of experience constructing top quality instruments. As a result all of our Archer instruments are built to precision and finished immaculately.  By providing our team with the finest solid pieces of Canadian Spruce and Maple, we ensure that these instruments have a full bodied sound that you would expect of a premium quality instrument. All Archer instruments come as a package, which includes an instrument, bow, hard case and rosin. With all these items included, the performer can begin playing straight away. The Archer by Gear4Music instruments are renowned for their superior sound and offer the performer with a rich and responsive tone. They will reward any player with a timbre that will blend in to any orchestra or ensemble. Immaculate style and finishes provide the final flourish to these carefully crafted instruments. Archer strings will continue to raise the bar for both quality and price.  Gear4music - a revolution in competitively priced, high-quality musical instruments and equipment Gear4music have teamed up with some of the best manufacturers from around the world to develop our own line of music equipment. Our goal is to provide our customers with a wide choice of high quality, sensibly priced musical instruments. Using our many years of collective experience we have developed a wide range of instruments and equipment including drum kits, acoustic and electric guitars, woodwind, brass, string instruments and speaker systems. We are proud to offer these to our customers alongside hundreds of other well-known brands. Working closely with our carefully chosen manufacturers, we endeavour to produce reliable, great sounding instruments at a price that is accessible to all. Our musical equipment is made to the same exacting standards that you expect from other highly regarded brands - this is backed up by our standard 30 Day Money Back Guarantee. Gear4music products are produced ethically and responsibly to meet the expectations of a caring world. For Office Use: HD-B-31 1 year warranty Please ensure you read the item description fully as it is sold as seen We can only accept return of this item if it has been received as damaged in transit or not as described in the above listing! Please contact us for full details of charges per parcel for delivery to the following European countries: The Channel Islands, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland, France, Germany, Denmark, Corsica, Monaco. It may be possible to deliver outside these zones so please do contact us.