The instrument that Torello left behind may have been the one I saw in this photo archive from Curtis. Very large, violin cornered instrument, amber in color and just plain beautiful. Has a da'Salo/Maginni flavor to it. Even from the picture it seems like the Bass has insanely deep ribs. Perhaps it was never cut down ? I have heard from many sources that Torello brought over many fine instruments to the US, Particularly Gagliano & Busan. 3 out of the 4 authentic Busans that I have seen personally were brought over by Torello. These basses belong to Tim Pitts, Ralph Jones, & Jeremy McCoy. The 4th Busan I speak of belongs to Joe Guastafeste. I believe the Gaglianos are in the possesion of the estate of Oscar Zimmermann. Roger Scott also purchased his Vangelisti bass from Torello as well.
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03-26-2009, 01:59 PM
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