Thomas Martin no. 5, 1992

-- SOLD! --

An early bass by Thomas Martin, made in Oxford, England in 1992. Spruce top with beautifully figured roundback, ribs, and neck. Tom's 5th bass and his first 5-string, it was originally made for a member of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and later played for many years in the North Carolina Symphony. If you're looking for a 5-string that's of very manageable proportions with a BIG and mature sound, don't pass this one up! Available for trial!

STRING LENGTH: 42.25"

LENGTH OF BACK: 44.75

UPPER BOUTS: 20.75

C-BOUTS: 15

LOWER BOUTS: 27

A one-week trial period is available for all instruments and bows. Whenever possible, we recommend coming to the shop in person to compare instruments and spend some time getting to know your favorites!

Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI), located right here in Greensboro, is a hub for most major airlines, including American, Delta, United, Allegiant, and Frontier. Car rentals are available onsite, and BVS is a 15 minute drive from the terminal!

Can't travel to North Carolina? BVS regularly ships basses coast to coast in the continental US!  Give us a call for a price quote and shipping options.

FINANCING AVAILABLE!
NoteWorthy Federal Credit Union is an arts-based lending organization in Cleveland, OH that specializes in musical instrument loans and products specially designed to meet the unique professional and personal needs of artists and musicians.

Contact us today for more information or to initiate the loan process!