The Great English Double Basses

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by carlopetro

From this thread and the one you started on TB Ken I am noticing that English basses seem to have stamp on the back button. Is this a common trait for English basses? (City Year)

I also see you mention 'Linings', what exactly is a 'Lining'?

thx

Well, this is quite common on English Basses and Violins as well made by them but not all makers used a stamp. I have also seen this on some Italian Basses but is quite rare in comparison. You also find quite a bit of Pencil writing inside the Basses from both Repairmen and Makers as well. I even see hand engraving/scoring both on the inside of the Basses and the outside as well if they fell like it.

Here's a few examples of markings on some English Basses. Please feel free to ask questions about any of the Basses shown here;