These listings are provided and posted free for the benefit of the contrabass community. Listings for bass, contrabass, and rare instruments, accessories, reeds, mouthpieces, etc., are acceptable as long as they're relevant. You can include pictures and sound clips by means of a URL: if you put the files somewhere on the web (and there are a number of places you can do this for free), I'll link it to your listing (to avoid over-filling my web space). I reserve the right to reject anything I find objectionable.Please let me know when the instrument is no longer for sale (or you're no longer looking). I will remove ads posted for too long a period (probably 12 months), unless you contact me to renew.
Individuals and music stores are welcome, again as long as the posts are relevant (I don't think many of us need another Bb soprano clarinet...).
To post or cancel a classified ad, just send it to me, and put CB-CLASS in the subject line. Please include contact information (at least an email address where you can be contacted). If you're shopping, please contact the person listed for additional information about their instrument. You can assume that all prices listed are in US dollars, unless otherwise specified.
Woodwinds:
- FOR TRADE: I have a Kydd upright electric 6-string bass, on its tripod, in very good shape... (There is one fingertip sized gash on the rear of the neck, cosmetic only.) Pictures available. I would like to trade for a 4-string electric upright, any make considered. Please email jim@broadside.org
- Bb tenor Rothophone. Pictures attached . Contact Paul Cohen, , or try eBay. (posted 07/22/02)
- Heckel CONTRABASSOON #229 for sale. Manufactured in 1898. Good working order but would benefit from some top quality restoration. $16,000. Please e-mail for more info. e-mail james.carrie@wanadoo.fr (posted 03/26/02)
- Gig bags for large instruments by Reunion Blues and by company founder Glenn Cronkhite. I have bassoon, contrabassoon, bass sax, bass trombone, contrabass trombone, and tuba bags in stock. I also bought the entire inventory of the Reunion Blues factory, which has closed, though they may import some new bags next year. More info on RB and Glenns new shop and complete bag list at www.steveferguson.net, Steve Ferguson, sftrombone@aol.com , 818 951 9598 (posted 11/30/01)
- Couesnon Eb Contrabass Sarrusophone , missing bocal and case, unfinished brass, contact Robert Howe for price - priced to move quickly. Also selling a soprano sarrusophone , tárogátos , double-belled euphonium, keyed bugle, tenor helicon, saxhorns , many flutes , oboes , clarinets , saxophones of various sizes and ages. See the full list for details and contact info. (posted 11/29/01)
- Leblanc Model 352 EEb Contra alto #237: Metal contra with nickel plated body and keys. Range to low Eb. Comes with a new Leblanc factory case and a new Woodwind Co. contra mouthpiece. List price on the 352 is $11,000.00. Our price on this fully restored instrument is $3500. We offer a three day trial and and accept all major credit cards. Please visit our website for more photos. http://www.charlesfail.com/Clarinets.htm (posted 11/26/01)
- TAROGATO - Koch Musikhaus, Munchen Germany - Hungarian folk instrument, 4 piece, Rosewood with solid German silver keys, cap and ligature. wooden mouthpiece. wooden soprano sax like instrument. newly repaded with white kid pads, cleaned, keys polished, sanitized, bore oiled, adjusted and regulated. Please E Mail for pictures. Asking $3500.00 staylor@cyg.net (posted 10/31/01)
- Selmer Paris EEb Contra-Alto Clarinet. Two piece rosewood body, silver plated keys, bell, neck and floor peg. To Low Eb. £4500.00. E-Mail address -Windinstruments@aol.com (posted 8/10/04)
- Emblem on Bassoon "Opera F.E. Olds & Son" Serial number is 553. Red Wood basson comes with 1 reed, one four reed case holder, 1 bocal, 1 seat strap, and 2 cleaning swabs. Bassson is a nice solid instrument. There are no cracks that I see. It seems to play well. They don't make them like they used to! I had it checked out and all the corks and pads are good. Some of the finish is worn due to age. The case is a bit rough but still protective and functional. Nice used bassoon with a good sound for $1,000.00 plus shipping. Please e-mail me for pictures. shawna_dreamer@hotmail.com (posted 10/01/01)
- 21 Contrabass and contra-alto clarinets! Selmer, Leblanc, professional and student models. Contact T.G. Castle for prices. (posted 4/16/01)
- Mollenhauer Contrabasson for sale. If interested, contact me direct via my email: lorelei_dowling@hotmail.com . (posted 9/5/00).
- Orsi Eb Contrabass Saxophone: "made for me in December 1999, it's better than new, his range is until the high F and to low Bb, the condition is excellent, absolutely no dents or damages, the lacquer is at 100%, no oxidation, perfect pads and profesisonal setup, engraved bell. Also the case is perfect. I'm looking for offers above US$27.000 (compare LA Sax's price for a new contra). Contact me (Attilio Berni) at saxop@iol.it if interested." (posted 9/26/00)
Brass:
- Tubadave's "Tubas for sale"
- SOLD 1953 King 2B "Silver-Sonic" (sterling silver bell), restored to like new condition in older King case and with bored out Bach 12 mouthpiece. The classic jazz and lead horn. $800 firm. Contact Robert Rusk, 811 Blue Jay Lane, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (219-273-4615) (posted 9/27/01)
- SOLD 1970 Conn 78H, among the last of the Elkhart Conns, in good, used cosmetic shape (some dents and scratches) but excellent playing condition. This horn is the best combination of four bells and four slides resulting in an unusually fine playing solo and chamber music instrument. $450. Contact Robert Rusk , 811 Blue Jay Lane, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (219-273-4615) (posted 9/27/01)
- SOLD 1937 Conn 70H bass trombone in silver plate with single rotor and tuning in slide. Recently restored to excellent condition in new replacement case. $1500. Contact Robert Rusk, 811 Blue Jay Lane, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (219-273-4615) (posted 9/27/01)
- SOLD 1983 Holton TR 281 bass trombone with double in-line rotors and 10" red-brass screw bell. This horn is in excellent playing condition and very good cosmetic condition (no dents, some light surface scratches), in original Holton flat case. $1400. Contact Robert Rusk, 811 Blue Jay Lane, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (219-273-4615) (posted 9/27/01)
- SOLD F Tuba: B-S PT10P in very good condition (few small dings, some lacquer wear in back on the top and bottom). It plays, sounds, and tunes very well. Comes with PT64 mouthpiece and black Reunion Blues bag. Price is $5500, and is very negotiable. They can contact me at (219) 778 2254 Richard Watson (posted 9/27/01)
- Yamaha 321 euphonium, lacquer, with Minick main slide trigger, and hard case. $1200. Pics available. Steve Ferguson sftrombone@aol.com (818) 951-9598 (posted 8/10/01)
- SOLD VMI 4/4 CC tuba, 5 rotary valves, similar to Mirafone 188, but IMHO, better pitch and sound, in great shape, a few minor dings, 100% lacquer, with Brasswind gig bag $3500. Pics available. Steve Ferguson sftrombone@aol.com (818) 951-9598
- Conn 4J BBb tuba, 4 front piston valves, lacquer, xlnt condition, formerly owned by Stumpy Brown, brother of band leader Les Brown. With old Conn gig bag. $2300. Pics available. Steve Ferguson sftrombone@aol.com (818) 951-9598 (posted 8/10/01)
- European rotary valve F tuba, similar to B&S, nickel plated, either Russian or Czech, no markings. No case. $1500 OBO. Pics available. Steve Ferguson sftrombone@aol.com (818) 951-9598 (posted 8/10/01)
Strings/Other:
- 3/4 size Double Bass .No markings but probarbly Czech.Made approx 6 yrs ago, but good tone, especialy pizz. Bag/bow included. £1000. email alaincaplan@another.com (posted 2/19/02)
- "G.A.Pfretzschner" made in Markneukirchen double string bass 3/4 size it has a flat back and a professionaly repaired sound-post crack built circa 1750 price $14000. I may be contacted at 847-670-6737 or e-mail at jvorchestra@aol.com thank you and may god bless america. PS) padded bag included. joe vessia. (posted 9/27/01)
Wanted:
- Wanted: Looking for Conn F Mezzo Saxophone and/or Conn-O-Sax. Please contact me at if you can help me out. Thanks!
- Wanted: Eb baritone sarrusophone, preferably in playable condition. Contact gdgreen@contrabass.com
- Wanted: Sarrusophone in Bb - any size, but must be playable. Contact Acow52@aol.com in the U.S. (posted 07/22/02)
- WANTED: CONTRABASSOON, CONTRABASS SARRUSOPHONE, CONTRABASS CLARINET. I'm in France. bob266@caramail.com (posted 4/10/02)
- WTB - BBb contra clarinet contact :Tony Clements at ttuba@earthlink.net (posted 1/11/02)
- I am looking for a Heckel prewar Contrabassoon bocal. Any length but prefer #1 and #2. I would be interested in any prewar Heckel bassoon bocals also if you know of any for sale. Contact me at AtlJonChance1@aol.com . (posted 9/7/01)
- Wanted: I'm looking to purchase a used Contrabassoon . If anyone has a lead on one, please contact me at sillycub@pacbell.net . Thanks! :-{)> (posted 5/19/00)
- Wanted: A (Leblanc) stand for a Leblanc paperclip contrabass clarinet. Please send any information which might lead to the purchase of one to nocturne@mit.edu . Thanks! (posted 2/19/02)
- Wanted: Looking for a used contrabass flute to buy. Please contact info@viviana.org (posted 5/3/01)
- Wanted: Looking for a good used (preferrably Loree) bass oboe. Please contact Dennis Keller at the following email address: DKeller@RealWorldStats.com . Thanks! (posted 5/8/01)
- Wanted: HECKELPHONE and PICCOLO HECKELPHONE by Heckel or a Mollenhauer copy (no others). Any location. Prefer old German system with the extremely thin walls, but will consider an instrument of any vintage.
Please contact: Peter Hurd phurd@waypt.com (posted 5/11/01) .
Note: Contrabass.com is not responsible for the content of any ads posted, and is not responsible for the condition or quality (or even existence) of any item listed. Caveat emptor! If you are not familiar with the person you wish to do business with, I suggest using a service such as i-Escrow (which, incidentally, also permits the buyer to pay by credit card).