The Decline of Manufacturing in USA - Ken's Corner (Bass Forums Sponsored By KSB)

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08-01-2010, 06:01 PM

Ken Smith

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Originally Posted by wayne holmes

Standby for this weeks puzzler.
What was the first double bass made in America?

What was the first double bass made in America?

I would guess maybe Benjamin Willard as far as a Double Bass sized instrument goes. He predates Prescott and may have taught him. The Back as well the Top was made from Pine on Willard's basses. So they say..

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