"The Surfer"
This powerful Viennese style Kontrabass was made as a pair in 2019. It has been played in the MSO, Australian World Orchestra and Orchestra Victoria's "Nijinsky" by the Principal Bassist performace 2025.
This model is inspired an instrument by Gabriel Lemböck (1814-1892), accurately copied to the finest details and tested against an original. Lemböck was a Hungarian born Viennese instrument maker famous for his accurate and impressive copies of Viennese double basses and fine Italian instruments. His instruments were praised for their fullness of tone coupled with responsiveness.
This model features gamba corners and a flat back, as well as custom authentic Viennese wooden pegs and fittings.
Measurements
Upper bout: 49cm
Middle bout: 36cm
Lower bout: 65cm
Body length: 114cm
String length: 110cm ( can be made with smaller 106cm)
Rib size: 21cm to 18cm at neck heel
String Length: 108cm | 42.5inches
Reference: #6976