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Originally Posted by Ken Smith
The Flatback Juzeks ar prewar. In that catalog (I have he 1934 book), there is no mention of a 5er and this is the first I have ever heard mention of one.
So, it is either a later modification or, not a bass made for Juzek. Pics would help of course.
If looking for a 5er, I have a beautiful Hofner from 1977. The neck was just moved out to make it easier to play the outer strings and, the spacing is the same as a 4-string but one string wider. I am currently at the ISB in Rochester and showed the bass today to an orchestra pro that plays mainly 5-string in his section. He said the spacing and playability is very playable.
Let me know if you are interested by email @ sales@kensmithbasses.com |
That's Ken for the info, that Five string hofner you have is a real beauty. I'm looking for a four string, I'm just a but curious to know if the Juzek I saw has the original neck since I haven't seen in person or on the internet a five string Juzek. Someone on talkbass said he has a five string bass with a juzek label.
I'll post some pics even if I don't end up purchasing the bass.