Origin or the outer Rib Linings/Moldings..

[Martin Sheridan]

Originally Posted by Arnold Schnitzer

No matter who started it, it's a bad idea.

Arnold, I'm in total agreement. They are not only unnecessary, they're ugly to boot.

I'd be suspicious of the origin of any 'Italian' bass with outside linings.

(edit). But then I'm automatically suspicious of any bass called Italian.