J B Vuillaume

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Jason Sypher

Well then why call anything by it's name? There is really no way to know if any bass was made by the name on the label, right?

You mentioned a 'confirmed' Vuillaume. It was the 'confirmed' part I was referring to as with this maker, the Basses are more than likely from others.

He had a fairly large shop and output. I am sure his model, quality and varnish was closely followed under his or someones watchful eye but I doubt he made all the instruments bearing his name.

Some makers worked alone. Vuillaume was far from that. Some had an assistant or two, three or more. Who knows? I was just again responding to the 'confirmed' mention.