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Shawn Charniga 06-13-2013 03:09 PM
Est-ce Francias? Qu'en pensez vous?
 
Just for giggles, have a look at this -- I stumbled over this last night and, I have to admit, my eyes bugged out a little at a listing for a French bass under $4,000.

I called the shop owner, who informs me the bass has a plywood flat back and bears the label "Humbert." He is, of course, positive it's French circa 1900.

http://zaretandsonsviolins.com/basse...stic-bass-1900

Ken Smith 06-13-2013 03:30 PM
lol
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shawn Charniga (Post 26421)
Just for giggles, have a look at this -- I stumbled over this last night and, I have to admit, my eyes bugged out a little at a listing for a French bass under $4,000.

I called the shop owner, who informs me the bass has a plywood flat back and bears the label "Humbert." He is, of course, positive it's French circa 1900.

http://zaretandsonsviolins.com/basse...stic-bass-1900
This is blockless bass, 100% Tirol, German or Bohemian. Hatpeg gears are NEVER found on a French bass.


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