Maggini?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Joel Larsson

Well, in May my teacher is off to England to probably purchase what's probably a Maggini, as well as getting a new Thomas Martin as the extra cost is totally overlookable.. and I still don't think he's told his wife about it... you're a good, honest man in comparison, Richard.

I think I know that Bass and it is probably NOT a Maggini but is quite old. Perhaps made about 100 or so years after Maggini. Maybe Italian and maybe not. Opinions vary on that particular Bass. I knew two of the former owners of it and some of its repair history which is why one of them got rid of it some 35-40 years ago or so.

Tell your teacher to take it to an independent Luthier not connected to the seller before considering the purchase.