Franz Hoffman® Prelude Bass - Instrument Only - 1/2 size
Item# HB12012
Call 800.248.7427 for availability
The perfect bass for that serious student in your household - excellent performance, easy playability, and a bright sounding tone - at a value price! This bass is made of fine laminates which have been carefully dried and aged. This process ensures durability which is critical in a large instrument. A beautiful veneer is then applied over the surface of the wood. Unlike many lesser basses, the Prelude has a sturdy ebony fingerboard, an adjustable bridge, and is set-up with Helicore strings. Made in China and set-up in Ann Arbor.
This Franz Hoffmann bass does not come with any accessories, it is the bass only. Most players purchase an outfit to start which includes a case, bow, and rosin, all of which are needed to begin playing. You can find an outfit here.
This Franz Hoffmann bass does not come with any accessories, it is the bass only. Most players purchase an outfit to start which includes a case, bow, and rosin, all of which are needed to begin playing. You can find an outfit here.
Franz Hoffman® Prelude Bass - Instrument Only - 1/4 size
Item# HB12014
Call 800.248.7427 for availability
The perfect bass for that serious student in your household - excellent performance, easy playability, and a bright sounding tone - at a value price! This bass is made of fine laminates which have been carefully dried and aged. This process ensures durability which is critical in a large instrument. A beautiful veneer is then applied over the surface of the wood. Unlike many lesser basses, the Prelude has a sturdy ebony fingerboard, an adjustable bridge, and is set-up with Helicore strings. Made in China and set-up in Ann Arbor.
This Franz Hoffmann bass does not come with any accessories, it is the bass only. Most players purchase an outfit to start which includes a case, bow, and rosin, all of which are needed to begin playing. You can find an outfit here.
This Franz Hoffmann bass does not come with any accessories, it is the bass only. Most players purchase an outfit to start which includes a case, bow, and rosin, all of which are needed to begin playing. You can find an outfit here.
Franz Hoffmann® Prelude Bass Outfit - 3/4 size
Item# HB120T34
Call 800.248.7427 for availability
The perfect bass for that serious student in your household - excellent performance, easy playability, and a bright sounding tone - at a value price! This bass is made of fine laminates which have been carefully dried and aged. This process ensures durability which is critical in a large instrument. A beautiful veneer is then applied over the surface of the wood. Unlike many lesser basses, the Prelude has a sturdy ebony fingerboard, an adjustable bridge, and is set-up with Helicore strings. Made in China and set-up in Ann Arbor. Includes brazilwood bow in French or German & bass bag.
Franz Hoffmann® Prelude Bass Outfit - 1/2 size
Item# HB120T12
Call 800.248.7427 for availability
The perfect bass for that serious student in your household - excellent performance, easy playability, and a bright sounding tone - at a value price! This bass is made of fine laminates which have been carefully dried and aged. This process ensures durability which is critical in a large instrument. A beautiful veneer is then applied over the surface of the wood. Unlike many lesser basses, the Prelude has a sturdy ebony fingerboard, an adjustable bridge, and is set-up with Helicore strings. Made in China and set-up in Ann Arbor. Includes brazilwood bow in French or German & bass bag.Estimated ship date: early April.
Franz Hoffmann® Prelude Bass Outfit - 1/4 size
Item# HB120T14
Call 800.248.7427 for availability
The perfect bass for that serious student in your household - excellent performance, easy playability, and a bright sounding tone - at a value price! This bass is made of fine laminates which have been carefully dried and aged. This process ensures durability which is critical in a large instrument. A beautiful veneer is then applied over the surface of the wood. Unlike many lesser basses, the Prelude has a sturdy ebony fingerboard, an adjustable bridge, and is set-up with Helicore strings. Made in China and set-up in Ann Arbor. Includes brazilwood bow in French or German & bass bag.Estimated ship date: early April.
Franz Hoffmann® Amadeus Bass Outfit - 3/4 size
Item# PB100T 34
Call 800.248.7427 for availability
Don't let the low price fool you...this fully-laminated bass is not only attractive, but plays superbly! Gamba shape is perfect for young players beginning to master the higher positions. Quality is evident throughout, from the smoothly-functioning machine-head, adjustable bridge, high-quality veneers and ebony fittings. Our skilled shop technicians adjust each bass, install new strings and send it to our test player, who makes final adjustments.
Laminated Construction
These Franz Hoffmann basses are made of fine laminates rather than solid wood. This is a more economical choice that also has the advantage of being more durable, especially in resisting cracks which can be common in larger instruments. Our customers have confirmed that these basses have amazing tonal qualities!
Here is what one of the country's best-known orchestra teachers recently had to say about this bass: Shar's Franz HoffmannBass is well-constructed, looks great and has excellent set-up. But best of all, it sounds great and is easy to play! This is easily the best value in a student bass today! - Bob Phillips, Well-known String Educator and composer.
Laminated Construction
These Franz Hoffmann basses are made of fine laminates rather than solid wood. This is a more economical choice that also has the advantage of being more durable, especially in resisting cracks which can be common in larger instruments. Our customers have confirmed that these basses have amazing tonal qualities!
Here is what one of the country's best-known orchestra teachers recently had to say about this bass: Shar's Franz HoffmannBass is well-constructed, looks great and has excellent set-up. But best of all, it sounds great and is easy to play! This is easily the best value in a student bass today! - Bob Phillips, Well-known String Educator and composer.
Franz Hoffmann® Amadeus Bass Outfit - 1/2 size
Item# PB100T 12
Call 800.248.7427 for availability
Don't let the low price fool you...this fully-laminated bass is not only attractive, but plays superbly! Gamba shape is perfect for young players beginning to master the higher positions. Quality is evident throughout, from the smoothly-functioning machine-head, adjustable bridge, high-quality veneers and ebony fittings. Our skilled shop technicians adjust each bass, install new strings and send it to our test player, who makes final adjustments.
Laminated Construction
These Franz Hoffmann basses are made of fine laminates rather than solid wood. This is a more economical choice that also has the advantage of being more durable, especially in resisting cracks which can be common in larger instruments. Our customers have confirmed that these basses have amazing tonal qualities!
Here is what one of the country's best-known orchestra teachers recently had to say about this bass: Shar's Franz HoffmannBass is well-constructed, looks great and has excellent set-up. But best of all, it sounds great and is easy to play! This is easily the best value in a student bass today! - Bob Phillips, Well-known String Educator and composer.
Laminated Construction
These Franz Hoffmann basses are made of fine laminates rather than solid wood. This is a more economical choice that also has the advantage of being more durable, especially in resisting cracks which can be common in larger instruments. Our customers have confirmed that these basses have amazing tonal qualities!
Here is what one of the country's best-known orchestra teachers recently had to say about this bass: Shar's Franz HoffmannBass is well-constructed, looks great and has excellent set-up. But best of all, it sounds great and is easy to play! This is easily the best value in a student bass today! - Bob Phillips, Well-known String Educator and composer.
Franz Hoffmann® Amadeus Bass Outfit - 1/8 size
Item# PB100T 18
Call 800.248.7427 for availability
Don't let the low price fool you...this fully-laminated bass is not only attractive, but plays superbly! Gamba shape is perfect for young players beginning to master the higher positions. Quality is evident throughout, from the smoothly-functioning machine-head, adjustable bridge, high-quality veneers and ebony fittings. Our skilled shop technicians adjust each bass, install new strings and send it to our test player, who makes final adjustments.
Laminated Construction
These Franz Hoffmann basses are made of fine laminates rather than solid wood. This is a more economical choice that also has the advantage of being more durable, especially in resisting cracks which can be common in larger instruments. Our customers have confirmed that these basses have amazing tonal qualities!
Here is what one of the country's best-known orchestra teachers recently had to say about this bass: Shar's Franz HoffmannBass is well-constructed, looks great and has excellent set-up. But best of all, it sounds great and is easy to play! This is easily the best value in a student bass today! - Bob Phillips, Award-winning string educator and composer.
Laminated Construction
These Franz Hoffmann basses are made of fine laminates rather than solid wood. This is a more economical choice that also has the advantage of being more durable, especially in resisting cracks which can be common in larger instruments. Our customers have confirmed that these basses have amazing tonal qualities!
Here is what one of the country's best-known orchestra teachers recently had to say about this bass: Shar's Franz HoffmannBass is well-constructed, looks great and has excellent set-up. But best of all, it sounds great and is easy to play! This is easily the best value in a student bass today! - Bob Phillips, Award-winning string educator and composer.
Franz Hoffmann® Amadeus Bass Outfit - 1/10 size
Item# PB100T 110
Call 800.248.7427 for availability
Don't let the low price fool you...this fully-laminated bass is not only attractive, but plays superbly! Gamba shape is perfect for young players beginning to master the higher positions. Quality is evident throughout, from the smoothly-functioning machine-head, adjustable bridge, high-quality veneers and ebony fittings. Our skilled shop technicians adjust each bass, install new strings and send it to our test player, who makes final adjustments.
Laminated Construction
These Franz Hoffmann basses are made of fine laminates rather than solid wood. This is a more economical choice that also has the advantage of being more durable, especially in resisting cracks which can be common in larger instruments. Our customers have confirmed that these basses have amazing tonal qualities!
Here is what one of the country's best-known orchestra teachers recently had to say about this bass: Shar's Franz HoffmannBass is well-constructed, looks great and has excellent set-up. But best of all, it sounds great and is easy to play! This is easily the best value in a student bass today! - Bob Phillips, Award-winning string educator and composer.
Laminated Construction
These Franz Hoffmann basses are made of fine laminates rather than solid wood. This is a more economical choice that also has the advantage of being more durable, especially in resisting cracks which can be common in larger instruments. Our customers have confirmed that these basses have amazing tonal qualities!
Here is what one of the country's best-known orchestra teachers recently had to say about this bass: Shar's Franz HoffmannBass is well-constructed, looks great and has excellent set-up. But best of all, it sounds great and is easy to play! This is easily the best value in a student bass today! - Bob Phillips, Award-winning string educator and composer.
Franz Hoffmann® Concert Bass - Instrument Only - 3/4 size
Item# SH500B 34
In Stock
Our Franz Hoffmann Concert bass is the result of more than a year's worth of development. We set out to create a sturdy bass able to withstand daily use by the young orchestra player that also has a pleasing, full sound and a professional design. The ribs and back are made from seasoned laminates for strength with a beautifully figured top from solid, aged spruce for maximum resonance. The gamba shape allows for easy reach into the high positions, and hand-applied varnish allows the full spectrum of sound to emerge. Carefully set up and adjusted in Ann Arbor, each Franz Hoffmann Concert bass has been fitted with Helicore strings and an adjustable height bridge. 3/4 size.
This Franz Hoffmann bass does not come with any accessories, it is the bass only.
This Franz Hoffmann bass does not come with any accessories, it is the bass only.
John Cheng Carlo Giuseppe Testore Bass - 3/4 size
Item# CGT73
Call 800.248.7427 for availability
A beautiful replica in the time-honored tradition of John Cheng instruments, our new Testore Double Bass will impress any bassist that appreciates tonal complexity, projection, and power. Based on the patterns of the great baroque master builder, favored by the world’s greatest bassist, the John Cheng Testore is crafted from fine, patiently aged tonewoods, carved carefully by hand. Tastefully antiqued with a fine, hand-applied spirit varnish, for both aesthetic beauty and tonal resonance. With fine professional geared tuners, top-level New Harmony endpin, and fitted with Pirastro Flexocor Deluxe strings, each Testore is carefully tonally adjusted for optimal playability. Choose from ¾ “Full Size” model, or the Compatto pattern, with narrower shoulders and tapered upper bout ribs, ideal for intricate and fast solo work. 3/4 size.
This bass does not come with any accessories, it is the bass only.
This bass does not come with any accessories, it is the bass only.
John Cheng Carlo Giuseppe Testore Compatto Bass - 3/4 size
Item# CGT73C
Call 800.248.7427 for availability
A beautiful replica in the time-honored tradition of John Cheng instruments, our new Testore Double Bass will impress any bassist that appreciates tonal complexity, projection, and power. Based on the patterns of the great baroque master builder, favored by the world’s greatest bassist, the John Cheng Testore is crafted from fine, patiently aged tonewoods, carved carefully by hand. Tastefully antiqued with a fine, hand-applied spirit varnish, for both aesthetic beauty and tonal resonance. With fine professional geared tuners, top-level New Harmony endpin, and fitted with Pirastro Flexocor Deluxe strings, each Testore is carefully tonally adjusted for optimal playability. Choose from ¾ “Full Size” model, or the Compatto pattern, with narrower shoulders and tapered upper bout ribs, ideal for intricate and fast solo work. 3/4 size.
This bass does not come with any accessories, it is the bass only.
This bass does not come with any accessories, it is the bass only.
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