Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
12-21-2016, 10:41 AM
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From 1939-1945 was WWII. So not much was made...
From 1939-1945 was WWII. So not much was made then. With the absence of outer linings I think it is still German but on the nicer side. The back has lower outer wings added. That might account for a...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
12-21-2016, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 24,425
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
12-09-2016, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 3
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wrecks?
Restorations can cost 1000s to 10s of 1000s. Then, unless done Expertly, it wont have much of a resale value and also might need more work to maintain. Often, basses end up costing more than they are...
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
12-07-2016, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 16,604
New BT/BMT in the works..
We have a NEW Design BMT circuit layout with a Concentric Bass/Treble Pot. This BMT uses 4 instead of 5 knobs. The 5th hole is for a Top Jack instead of the usual Side Jack. Series/Parallel...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
12-07-2016, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 17,458
Regardless of the price, that Top has to be...
Regardless of the price, that Top has to be re-fit to the Ribs. The internal work might also be poorly fitted and that dark stain on the wood looks phony to age it artificially.
I have real...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
11-28-2016, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 16,582
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
11-28-2016, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 16,582
Possibly a Blockelss German/Austrian bass. The...
Possibly a Blockelss German/Austrian bass. The back of the head maybe done after, Maybe. Probably within the 100 year old range.
Could also be a Spanish bass as the Pegbox looks like it was done...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
11-22-2016, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 18,590
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
11-21-2016, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 18,590
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Forum: Bows (and Rosin etc)
11-21-2016, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 87,560
Tourte?
That is a Modern Bow all around.. lol
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Forum: Luthier's Corner
11-20-2016, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 60,996
???
You might need a new longer sound post. Overtime, the back can swell outwards from the sound post pushing on it. Wood does move and maple is a good bending wood. Also, the top gets pushed out from...
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Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses
11-13-2016, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 60,431
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Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums
11-13-2016, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 141,596
R.I.P. Bob Cranshaw and Victor Bailey..
They both passed away less than two weeks apart from each other. Victor on the 11th a few days ago and Bob on the 2nd. I knew them both professionally and personally. Two great bass legends no...
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Forum: German/Czech Shop Basses
11-13-2016, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 60,431
No pics of the Back or Ribs?
Provenance? The...
No pics of the Back or Ribs?
Provenance? The German/Bohemia(Czech) border area or even Austria somewhere as the basses are all very similar. Made on either side of WWII.
There is no such thing...
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Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums
10-11-2016, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 40,051
RIP Tim Cloonan
I just heard that Tim Cloonan, the maker of Callowhill Basses has passed away.
We have met several times over the past 10-15 years or so and he was a true gentleman and a very talented Luthier....
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Forum: Smith Basses, Handmade
10-11-2016, 02:40 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 36,670
Japan?
First, do not buy a bass from Japan unless you live there. That code is a Japan dealers code. It is a BSR4GN, Fretless with Imbuia top and back with mahogany core and maple laminates.
Also, some...
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Forum: Italian Bass School
10-07-2016, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 189
Views: 414,017
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Forum: French Bass School
09-17-2016, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 51,481
and..
It's a nice looking bass as well. Take good care of it. :cool:
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Forum: French Bass School
09-15-2016, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 51,481
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Forum: French Bass School
09-14-2016, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 51,481
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Forum: Welcome To SmithBassForums
09-12-2016, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 36,977
The Artistry & Sound of Ken Smith Basses
We have just launched our first You Tube Video! Check it out!!
Thanks again to Maximilian Shelton for his incredible work and to my son Jonathan Smith for the background music in the video and for...
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Forum: Member Bass Clips [DB]
09-04-2016, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 47,547
Roxborough Orchestra Concert, July 23, 2016
I just got these Vids from a July 23rd concert I did. The entire Orchestra was put together for this concert as many of us are playing together for the first time. If it seems too long to watch,...
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Forum: Yankee and Vintage American Basses
08-22-2016, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 200,727
August Gemunder, Springfield Ma. 1858
August Martin Ludwig Gemunder, Springfield Ma. 1858
Measurements:
String Length; 41.75"
Top; 44.5"
Back; 45" at the button
Upper Bout; 19.75"
Middle Bout; 13.5"
Lower Bout; 26.75"
Ribs...
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Forum: For Sale By Ken Smith [DB]
08-22-2016, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 68,507
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Forum: German School of Basses
08-22-2016, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 56,965
August Gemunder, Springfield Ma. 1858
August Martin Ludwig Gemunder, Springfield Ma. 1858
Measurements:
String Length; 41.75"
Top; 44.5"
Back; 45" at the button
Upper Bout; 19.75"
Middle Bout; 13.5"
Lower Bout; 26.75"
Ribs...
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