[Paul Warburton]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

The Dragonetti d'Salo is like that as well, bent high up. Most basses are bent further down with a shallower angle. There is nothing shy about this bend. Dragonetti being in London at this period with his bass I am sure was an influence. The few Maggini and d'Salo basses I have seen look similar with the bend quite high. It keeps the upper bout as full as possible and then just below the block, it angles in to the neck. I like it.

Me too.
(Hey, Kenny).