Stoll Guitars / Streichbass / 2016 / Bass For Sale
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The Bowable Acoustic Bass was built in 2016 for the German Medieval Band Waldkauz. In addition, the band commissioned a bow and had a special flight case made. All of this is now for sale.
In developing this phenomenal Bowable Acoustic Bass elements of double bass, viola da gamba, mandola, electric bass, Spanish guitar and our legendary Acoustic Bass have been incorporated. With this bass, we have created a completely new instrument of outstanding sound and playability and very delightful appearance.
The depth of the body ranges from 130 mm to 95 mm. The top is much thicker than an acoustic guitar top and bent in a strong transverse curvature. For comparison: the top of a double bass is carved like a violin. The thickness is determined by the high tension of the strings which is caused by the bridge. The bridge, similar to a cello bridge, is of course totally different to the bridge of a guitar. To allow for bowing a certain height is required. Inside the body, we find, as in the double bass, a sound post.
In addition to the central soundhole, we added two sound slots on the sides of the top, similar to the F-holes of a usual double bass. For stabilisation we applied the beautiful feature of feathers made of Indian Rosewood. The scale length is, just like with the legendary acoustic bass, 864 mm. The fretboard is curved similar to a Viola da Gamba. It has 24 frets including zero fret. The zero fret approximates the sound of an open string more closely the sound of a fretted string.
The head shape was chosen to achieve the required stability, because it has to withstand a fairly strong tension. To keep the head still as small as possible, it was equipped with electric bass machine heads. With the usual bass tuners the head would have been twice as long.
Stoll Guitars, Germany 
Handicraft - Made in Germany
We value clean and high quality handicraft and selected materials. Thereby we pursue the concept of quality "Made in Germany". All of our guitars are made of solid tonewood. Before processing these valuable tonewoods we keep them in our workshop for years to dry slowly, as it is best for their determination.
Natural Materials
Our bindings are made of wood, nut and bridge are made of bone and dots and inlays are of mother of pearl.Small SeriesOur guitars (standard models) are built in small series of maximum 4 pieces. In this way, we save time and can still control the technical quality of our work. and keep the technical quality of our work fully under control. we combine time-saving work with the best possible view of the technical quality of our work.
Quality From the Start
Even with our entry-level models, we set high standards of quality. Good sound, good workmanship and solid tonewoods here are also a must, as in the upper price ranges.
Economical Calculation
Most of our woods we buy directly in the country of origin. We also dispense with expensive glossy brochures. The benefits we grant to you.
Enjoyment of Work
Only those who have pleasure in their work, do it good and conscientious. Therefore, all our employees, including the trainees, have their own field of responsibility, which is regularly reviewed and is growing with the acquired skills. By doing this we constantly give new challenges which makes work interesting and varied.
Economically, Environmentally, Politically Correct
For a handmade guitar from a local luthier you invest 100% of your money in the quality of the instrument, while the price of guitars from overseas is more than 50% of costs for transportation and middlemen. Short transport routes and the production under European environmental standards is environmentally friendly and reduces carbon emissions. By investing in a local quality product you will not only add value by over 100% but help to maintain our quality of life.
