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Originally Posted by Cliff Brennan
Anyone ever hear of Lowendahl basses? I have Googled for information and it is very hard to find anything on these.
I have run into one lately and wondering what the worth would be (restored) - anyone ever play these? Thanks in advance!
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What does the label say or how is it marked?
Commercial firm from the latter half of the 19th century into the early 20th, Berlin, Germany.
Louis L. I believe is a real maker and founder of the firm. The ones marked Hermann L. are just labels using a once known name. The 19th century name was the Lowendahl (Lowendall) Star Works.
I am writing this from home by memory. I can look it up later and give some better dates.
As far as values go I can't say. Depends on the actual bass, wood, model and sound. Also, the economy when sold or the area in the world at that time. This is not a top notch handmade product from what I have seen and read but not low end either. Mid priced factory German I would say. What ever that is.
I can tell more with pictures if you can post them.