Basses


	Christopher Academy Bass This Christopher bass made in Beijing is an excellent value and is popular with beginning bassists. Christopher laminate basses are distinctive because they employ a process to shape the top and back plates as individual layers prior to pressing them into their final form. This method yields unusual stability of structure and strength of tone to the instrument with an added benefit of reducing the overall mass of the body. The ebony fingerboard and bridge adjusters add excellent playability, which is especially important to beginner bass players. These basses are a superb choice for schools and students alike. Adjustment includes bridge adjusters, high quality endpin, and Helicore Orchestral strings.	Price: $2,000.00

	Christopher Concert Bass Another popular bass from the Christopher line of basses is their Concert model which offers the same excellent structural and tonal characteristics of the Academy. However, the Concert features better materials such as flamed maple and improved varnish. Adjustment includes bridge adjusters, high quality endpin, and Helicore Orchestral strings.	Price: $2,300.00

	Model 412B Bass This handmade, fully carved bass form Beijing features wonderful tone and craftsmanship. Although comparable to 416 and 418 the Model 412B is made using plain materials to reduce the cost. Adjustment includes ebony tailpiece, bridge adjusters, high quality endpin, and Helicore Orchestral strings.	Price: $2,800.00

	Christopher Professional Hybrid Christopher Hybrid Model basses combine the tonal superiority of carved bass with the affordability of a laminate bass. The hand carved spruce top dramatically improves the overall tonal characteristics. The tone is stronger and more defined compared to laminated tops. The back is created with the same methodology that is unique to Christopher basses. Adjustment includes ebony tailpiece, bridge adjusters, high quality endpin, and Helicore Orchestral strings.	Price: $3,100.00

	Model 418 Bass This handmade, fully carved bass form Beijing features wonderful tone and craftsmanship. Although comparable to 416, the 418 delivers a unique sound quality making it wonderful alternative for this price range. Adjustment includes ebony tailpiece, bridge adjusters, high quality endpin, and Helicore Orchestral strings.	Price: $4,200.00

	Model 416 Bass A fully carved bass, made in Beijing, the model 416 offers remarkably strong, powerful sound for ensemble pieces yet has an expressive character for soloing as well. The hand carved spruce top and a quality maple back with violin corners make this bass impressive to look at as well as hear. Adjustment includes ebony tailpiece, bridge adjusters, high quality endpin, and Helicore Orchestral strings.	Price: $4,400.00

	Model 426 Bass Another Beijing carved bass; the Model 426 boasts similar construction methods and materials to the 416. Adjustment includes ebony tailpiece, bridge adjusters, high quality endpin, and Helicore Orchestral strings.	Price: $4,800.00

	Model 428 Bass The model 428 is made from the same shop as the 418 but with superior materials and craftsmanship. This is evident in the fantastic tone and stunning quality. Adjustment includes ebony tailpiece, bridge adjusters, high quality endpin, and Helicore Orchestral strings.	Price: $4,800.00