Double Bass (Contrabass) for sale - 1890s Hungarian 3/4 flatback

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Hungarian Double Bass, 3/4 size. Speaks easily, has a rich and warm tone. The tone across the strings is quite even, and very clean in thumb position. I've played it since 1992, Jazz, Classical, shows etc. This is a restored instrument. Neglected for many years, it was repaired by luthier Rainer Knobel (google kontrabasswerkstatt) of Celle, Germany, on behalf of the NDR Big Band in Hamburg,from whom I bought it. As an indicaor of the quality of workmanship, notice the purfling and binding. A bassist from the Florida Orchestra, based here in the Tampa Bay area, viewed it and gave it high praise. I had a verbal appraisal of $9,000 replacement value and $7,500 approx. retail value from luthier Mark Sonksen in Chicago (google sonksen strings). I'm selling it for much less because I don't play anymore, and am hoping to leave the country permanently in the near future. I'm asking $4,500. Due to the fact that I'm selling it for thousands less than it is worth, in terms of materials, workmanship, and especially sound, this instrument will be shown to experienced bassists only. I can be reached at 813/786-6453, and if I can't pick up, I'll return your call as soon as possible.