【Rare】Oriente HO-38 Double Bass, Made in 1997, with Bow

This is a rare 1997 Oriente cello, model HO-38, which is currently difficult to obtain. While models from the 2000s occasionally appear, those manufactured in the 90s are extremely rare. The wood is well-seasoned compared to 2000s models, resulting in better resonance and sustain.

Original Price: ¥459,000 (tax included)
Bow: ¥100,000

This HO-38 features a solid spruce top, a high-quality solid maple back, and an ebony fingerboard. It's a superior cello that offers a rich tone, recommended for intermediate players, with careful attention paid to materials and finishing.

[Product Condition]
There are minor scratches consistent with age, but no critical damage. Considering it's a cello from the 90s, it is in beautiful condition.

All parts have been inspected. The soundpost is firmly in place. It boasts a deep, resonant bass, a balanced tone, and is exceptionally easy to play. Oriente does not produce all-plywood instruments; they are crafted with a commitment to producing instruments with excellent sound.

The wood used is primarily domestic maple, with some logs imported and processed into planks. The wood selection process is extremely careful, focusing on maximizing the potential of natural materials.

Accessories include a soft case and a bow recommended by a specialist shop. This is the only one currently available for purchase, so please consider it.

Please examine the photos carefully and purchase with the understanding that this is a used item.

*Due to shipping difficulties, pickup is possible in the Ibaraki to Tokyo/Yokohama area. I am located in Mito, Ibaraki, so you can also pick it up. Please contact us before purchasing if you are interested.

[Specifications]
Top: Solid Spruce
Back: Solid Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony

Oriente offers a wide range of double basses, from beginner to high-end models. All models, grades, and manufacturing processes are carried out at the Higashi String Instrument Workshop in Kyoto under the Oriente brand. Established in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, in October 1979, Oriente has been a leading Japanese brand, proudly providing high-quality string instruments to the world for over a quarter of a century.