Big carved back double bass with aged Bavarian maple and spruce.  This original model Double bass was played in many varied performances over many years including Harry Shearer for a children's cancer fundraiser before it was enthusiastically purchased by the double bassist with La Bottine Souriante Canada when they were visiting Melbourne for the Commonwealth Games.
Big deep responsive sound. 
This Double Bass was completed in the early part of 2002. It was made in anticipation of the 2002 South Pacific tour of the Christophorus Symphony Orchestra from Stuttgart, Germany. The Bushman had been utilised by Benedict to showcase his Atelier’s making skills and had been consistently loaned to international and national musicians whilst on tour, or for special occasions.
The Bushman was praised for its versatility, ease of playing and natural, direct tonal qualities.
String length:       105.5 cm (41.5 inches).
Fingerboard:        ‘A’ grade ebony
Tailpiece:              EbonyHill style
Endpin:                Deluxe Brass and Ebony German Ulsa (detachable tip)
Bridge:                 Deluxe ‘A’ grade Aubert bridge with brass adjusters
Machine Heads:  Royle machine heads (Unique and handmade in Australia)