Lamy bass?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Ola Petersson

I`ve now tryed it and it was ok. But there is some issues. There were no sticker/ label insided, there were no authentication certificate. And the flames in the wood and the back and sides were painted?!? Was that a common procedure in the old days?

I have seen one on Tom Martin's site with painted flames on the back and sides.

I can only assume this was a cheaper version. Real flamed wood is the most expensive of the maples. This was done on occasion in Germany and possibly Bohemia as well.