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06-24-2016, 03:18 PM
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Is this French or German?
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yes in deed
My words exactly! Kind of like winning the lottery.
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06-24-2016, 01:09 PM
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Has ablock now
It dose look like the block is original construction or it was added a very long time ago. As far as being stolen actually it was donated to the "Safe Harbor House" thrift store. She works for this...
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06-24-2016, 08:36 AM
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Is this French or German?
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Thank you for being patient
I should have titled the post "unlabeled bass help Id". I have been a lutheir for the past 30plus years so I should have known better than to attempted to suggest an origin until received word from...
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06-23-2016, 09:51 PM
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Is this French or German?
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Thank you
I run a repair shop. Mostly violins thru Cellos and guitars. I do not get to see many vintage basses which is why I asked. Thank you for the information.
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06-23-2016, 06:24 PM
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Is this French or German?
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Is this French or German?
I had a customer bring this bass into my shop today and I told her that I would post pictures here and see if someone could help I D it. She purchased it from a thrift store for $10 dollars and had...
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02-21-2014, 09:32 AM
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Mystery Cello 1670?
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Mike Weems
Nice
Oh yes a volute is always easier to carve than a bead. Not afraid to carve it only speaking from originality stand point. This poor voyager has had too many alterations done to it already. But what...
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02-21-2014, 07:47 AM
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Mystery Cello 1670?
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Mike Weems
Not what I ment
Sorry my meaning was not clear. I have done quite a few neck grafts. here is a pic that I should have sent with my last post. Again the neck is in good shape but if a graft becomes ness I will do it.
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02-20-2014, 04:31 PM
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Mystery Cello 1670?
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Mike Weems
Yes indeed
That is what I plan to do. Your Prescott pics are where I started. Yes would like to save the old neck as that seams relatively unmarred. Want very much to save the extra volutes at the nut area...
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02-20-2014, 03:04 PM
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Mystery Cello 1670?
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Mike Weems
Great advice
Once again thanks for this info. I will restore this as a church bass and not try to make it into a cello. As mentioned a few posts ago it has a repair label in it from 1922 J Renwick Metheny. Also...
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02-20-2014, 08:47 AM
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Mystery Cello 1670?
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Last question
I am going to go ahead and restore this cello. the question that I have is this. The dimensions are odd on this instrument so is it ok to alter some, such as f-stop and neck length or do I stay with...
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02-18-2014, 02:57 PM
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Mystery Cello 1670?
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Mike Weems
wow
This cello measures
body length 29 1/4
upper bout width 13 1/4
lower bout 16 3/8
so I guess it's a true cello? going over link cello page thanks again.
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02-18-2014, 01:20 PM
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Mystery Cello 1670?
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Mike Weems
Maybe Prescott Cello
Just looked over your Prescott bass Restore pics. The peg box walls on this cello originally hand inlayed tuner plates not friction pegs. The figured maple sides were fit later. thanks again as usual...
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02-18-2014, 07:09 AM
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Mystery Cello 1670?
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Mike Weems
Thanks
I did not think it was that early but the construction is so odd I could not place it. Thanks again for the info. At least that's a starting point for me. Note about the construction originally the...
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02-17-2014, 08:35 PM
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Mystery Cello 1670?
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Mystery Cello 1670?
I know this is a bass forum but I have this cello and since cellos are double bass's little brother I thought someone here may be able to help me ID it. this is the state this cello was in when I...
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03-05-2013, 05:26 PM
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German or Czech ?
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Mike Weems
Ok very good
Yes it is a big job but the bass belongs to me so I can work on it at my conveinance. This one will be to hone skills so to speek. Thanks again for the info. If the instrument comes out well I will...
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03-05-2013, 09:47 AM
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German or Czech ?
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Mike Weems
Top and Back and some ribs
I probably should not post when tired. this bass came to me in pieces and the fiew glue joints still together where held with screws and or nails. If you need more rib photos just let me know. Again...
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03-04-2013, 07:11 PM
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German or Czech ?
I wound up with this bass last year and am just now getting to began repair/restor. I was told that it is a German bass circa 1890s. I am not so sure of this. To make matters more difficult in so far...
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Luthier's Corner
03-03-2013, 05:45 PM
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5 string neck graft or not?
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Mike Weems
German Bass
That's great. I'll be able to pass that along to the new owner. I will be starting a new thread for a flat back in the next few days. It came to me from the same source and I need help identifing...
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Luthier's Corner
03-03-2013, 09:56 AM
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5 string neck graft or not?
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Mike Weems
Wow Thanks
Thank you so much for the info. These are the best photos that I have of this bass concerning the button. The bass was purchased just as I was finishing it so I do not have it in the shop at this...
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Luthier's Corner
03-02-2013, 09:49 PM
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Mike Weems
Thanks for the help 5 back to 4
Insrument come out great thanks again for the help. I have a flat back in horrific condition and not sure of it's time and origin. I will post photos soon.
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04-04-2012, 08:43 PM
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5 string neck graft or not?
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Mike Weems
Thanks Robert that just reinforcess all the info...
Thanks Robert that just reinforcess all the info that Ken and Arrnold came up with and Yes this bass had indeed already been converted. I will take it back to a 4-string. When it is complete I will...
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04-02-2012, 08:27 PM
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Mike Weems
Thanks again for all the info. I will do just that
Thanks again for all the info. I will do just that
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04-02-2012, 05:18 PM
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5 string neck graft or not?
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Mike Weems
1. Nominal body length 43.5“ 2. ...
1. Nominal body length 43.5“
2. The string length is roughly 41.5inchs(1054.10mm)
3. Width of upper bout 19 7/8”
4. Width @ C bout 14...
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04-02-2012, 04:35 PM
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Mike Weems
Wow thank you for all the great suggestions. I...
Wow thank you for all the great suggestions. I really appreciate you helping me think through this problem. After reading the last 2 posts it sounds like I should restore this bass to its original...
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Luthier's Corner
03-31-2012, 03:11 PM
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5 string neck graft or not?
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Mike Weems
Ok sorry for the lack of info. I asked this...
Ok sorry for the lack of info. I asked this question last night after a long day. I should have let you know that I am a professional luthier. I have been so for 29 years. I have made violins,...
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