A remarkably healthy and beautifully built orchestral bass from Albert Jakstadt, number 29, completed in 1995 in Cincinnati, Ohio. This instrument shows the thoughtful hand of a maker who clearly knew his materials and design. Two piece broad-grained spruce top and big-leaf maple back and sides and an X-braced flat back. <\/p>\n
This bass is in excellent structural shape \u2014 no soundpost or saddle cracks, no surprises in the back, just authentic wear from being loved and used. The back and ribs are beautifully figured, with strong flame contrasting the grain. Bumpers are installed, and the Sloane tuners carry a handsome, aged patina that matches the instrument\u2019s character.<\/p>\n
This a generous three-quarter (borderline seven-eighths) size:
\nString length: just under 42 inches
\nBack length: 45 inches
\nUpper bouts: 20 inches
\nC-bouts: 15.5 inches
\nLower bouts: 28 inches<\/p>\n
This is a warm, orchestral-voiced instrument with a broad, open tone, reminiscent of Abraham Prescott and Don Gorman basses we\u2019ve featured. With Spirocore Weichs currently on, the sound is round and responsive, with a big low E and a singing G. It\u2019s very playable under the bow, with smooth access across all registers thanks to well-placed C-bouts and a clean neck heel.
\nA conservatory-level or semi-professional player will find plenty to love here. Deep, cushiony orchestral presence.<\/p>\n
The current setup is solid but could be tailored to taste. A new bridge, nut, and endpin would modernize the feel. For jazz players, a fresh set of Spirocores and a “wetter” fingerboard dressing would bring out more growl and flexibility; for orchestral use, Belcantos would add richness and depth.<\/p>\n
Albert Jakstadt was part of the small circle of independent American makers in the 1990s who drew from European traditions to build serious, professional-grade basses. His early-period basses from this decade \u2014 like this 1995 example \u2014 are particularly sought after for their combination of thoughtful design, stable construction, and musical warmth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A beautifully preserved, late-20th-century American double bass with strong orchestral potential, handmade individuality, and a sound that truly holds its own. Lightweight for its size (\u2248 20\u201322 lbs) and well built.
\nCome play it \u2014 you\u2019ll understand why we like this one so much.
\nAlbert Jakstadt No. 29 (1995)<\/p>\n[embed]https:\/\/youtu.be\/7ZRWiIDK4wU[\/embed]\n","protected":false},"featured_media":183861,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[892],"product_tag":[773,774],"class_list":{"0":"post-183857","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-vintage-used-double-basses","7":"product_tag-used-double-bass","8":"product_tag-vintage-double-bass","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"taxable","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple"},"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"yoast_head":"\n