Italian Bass

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Anselm Hauke

reminds me of this: http://www.smithbassforums.com/showthread.php?t=1943

This is the second bass I have seen recently that looks like a copy of my bass.

[Peter Koyander]

Yes, it's unusual looking isn't it - a curiosity as to its background. ...any thoughts as to where to go next with this?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Peter Koyander

Yes, it's unusual looking isn't it - a curiosity as to its background. ...any thoughts as to where to go next with this?

Pics of the sides and all angles of the Scroll shot straight on? That might help too.

Also, ask the shops over there like Tom Martin, Contrabass Shop and Thwaites. See what they think seeing the bass in person.

The deep carved edges look modern Italian to me but the lower bout ratio makes me think this was not an experienced professional bass maker. Some of the work looks nice but if the makers idea was to make a 1/2 and 1/2 bass with a normal upper and squatted lower, this is what you have.

Maybe it's even English!

[Peter Koyander]

Hi Ken ,

Been a long while since I last posted. Here are some photos http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/pe...ml?sort=3&o=29

Dont know if any of this helps.

Peter

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Peter Koyander

Hi Ken ,

Been a long while since I last posted. Here are some photos http://s1292.photobucket.com/user/pe...ml?sort=3&o=29

Dont know if any of this helps.

Peter

I have no idea what it is. If the price seems cheap, then it might even be a faked Hungarian bass.