This fully carved double bass just came in as a trade towards a
UB Bostonian fully carved double bass. The bass was a regular jazz
"gig'er" in the New England area and although the setup is not Upton Bass
Showroom quality, it is fully functioning and ready to work! Given our
current turn around with new bass orders, we decided not to redo the setup and
to pass that savings on to you!
We fully expected to see a John Juzek "Masterart" label in this double bass
as it resembled a 3/4 version of the 7/8 size "Masterart" double basses that are
so hard to come by (and so sought after)! The "Masterart" Juzek basses are
the jewels in the Juzek crown!
Nicely figured, fully carved canted back at the widest point of the upper
bouts with a high arch and deep ribs, "Stradivarius" inspired ff holes, as well
as well formed but robust violin corners and wide purfling with a strong white
give this instrument a very masculine feel.
This bass was fully rebuilt a few years ago by an instrument repairman in the
Rhode Island area. The repairs, although not aesthetically appealing, are
functioning. The neck is not original to the instrument but the character
of the scroll flows with the body. The top shows some distortions (just
like the larger 7/8 Juzek "Masterarts"!).
Please watch this YouTube video "fly-by"
