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Lyon & Healy Violins 1924, 1924
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1LYON & HEALY DOUBLE BASSES
3THE Double Bass forms the foundation for the string section of the modern orchestra, and should be found in all such organizations, large or small. It is now also included in all the better class of concert bands. For the benefit of those not familiar with the various sizes of double basses and their uses we offer the following suggestions: The one-quarter size bass is adapted for use in small juvenile organizations and in mandolin, guitar and banjo clubs. Half and three-quarter size basses are in universal use, the latter predominating. For organizations up to five or six pieces the half size is large enough to meet all requirements and because of its portability is often preferred to the larger size. The three-quarters size is the one in general use in this country, even in our largest symphony orchestras and other musical organizations of national reputation. The full size bass is little used in this country, but is of great value to the more pretentious orchestras and bands, where its volume and depth of tone supply a foundation impossible to produce with any other instrument. Three-stringed basses are used mostly in dance orchestras, but we recommend the four-stringed for all other lines of work, on account of the increased compass.
5Our Double Basses are of superior quality. They are made of the best seasoned wood, are properly modeled and proportioned, and possess a voluminous and resonant tone. They respond to the bow much easier than the ordinary class. With each instrument we include a bow, cake of rosin, instruction book and fingerboard chart. When packed in suitable shipping case the weight is from 100 to 130 pounds.
7NOTE.—Many who play the Double Bass in orchestra are not aware that they can play the bass parts in band music, without transposing or changing the parts in any way, reading just as the music is written.
9LYON & HEALY ARTIST BASS
10No. G75
12Stradivarius model. Three-quarter size. Four strings. Magnificent instrument, suitable for the highest class of concert and symphony orchestra work. Handsomely made and artistically finished throughout. Swell back, of beautifully figured maple, with sides to match. Top, of choice old garret seasoned spruce. Finely carved lion's head scroll. Best quality brass machine heads. Trimmings of finest ebony. Varnish, of a rich golden brown. This instrument possesses a tone of great beauty and resonance, organ-like in quality and far carrying.
14For Prices, see Insert at Page 1
16For less expensive basses, write for list.
18PLATE XXIV
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