Maggini?
 

Well, in May my teacher is off to England to probably purchase what's probably a Maggini, as well as getting a new Thomas Martin as the extra cost is totally overlookable.. and I still don't think he's told his wife about it... you're a good, honest man in comparison, Richard. ;)

Maggini?
 

I think I know that Bass and it is probably NOT a Maggini but is quite old. Perhaps made about 100 or so years after Maggini. Maybe Italian and maybe not. Opinions vary on that particular Bass. I knew two of the former owners of it and some of its repair history which is why one of them got rid of it some 35-40 years ago or so.

Tell your teacher to take it to an independent Luthier not connected to the seller before considering the purchase.

Yes; I have warned him. Still don't know if it's the exact same instrument, though.

well..
 

Who has the bass? Who owns the bass? I bet it's the same one.

Speaking of Maggini's, here's a photo of Barry Lieberman's:

http://doublebassblog.org/wp-content...th-maggini.jpg

Maggini?
 

Looks to me like a 'London' Maggini. Looks more like a Fendt to me, sorry.
http://www.aesbass.com/images/galler...endt_front.jpghttp://www.aesbass.com/images/galler...endt_FHole.jpg

off topic..
 

And, if you blow up this pic, you will see just how English this is. Very Fendt/Lott/British-like and similar to my Hart with a circular emblem under the Button. So NOT Italian much less Maggini.
http://www.instantencore.com/package.../jpg/med/1.jpg

Why is the bridge, on that bass being played by the guy with the red jersey, not lined up with the Vs in the f holes?

Possibly to reduce the string length? Perhaps we should create a new thread.