Double Bass Max Hoyer 1940s - Black/wooden
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Vintage Max Hoyer (Wehen im Taunus) Double Bass - 1940s Semi-Carved Cutaway
Up for sale is an original Max Hoyer double bass, handcrafted in Wehen im Taunus, Western Germany, in the late 1940s. This rare semi-carved cutaway model is a beautiful example of post-war German workshop craftsmanship.
The Hoyer family workshop in the Taunusstein region is well documented. Max Hoyer born in 1883 in Markneukirchen & relocated to Wehen after WWII, where he and later his son Kurt built high-quality double basses. Instruments from this era are known for their balanced tone, solid projection, and meticulous handwork.
Features & Background
• Vintage semi-carved construction
• Cutaway design for improved upper-register access
• Authentic 1940s craftsmanship from a respected German maker
• Origin from the Hoyer workshop in Wehen im Taunus
A 1940s Max Hoyer in original, structurally sound, and fully playable condition is generally valued at around £4,500 or more. However, due to a historic neck repair, I’m listing this instrument for less. The repair is long-standing and stable, and the bass remains in excellent playing condition.
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