Juzek question

[Brian Glassman]

Originally Posted by Eric Hochberg

I was at Rutman's Violin Shop in Boston last week and they had a nice sounding Flatback bass they said was a Juzek, from the 30's, I think. I didn't look to see the label. You might want to contact them with questions.

My Juzek ply is a roundback, BTW. It may not look that way from the pix.
It has a really nice punchy sound w/surprisingly mature sustain for a plywood bass. My guess is that it's from the 1950's or 1940's perhaps. Ofcourse it's not close to my Prescott or even my German carved, but it's way better than most any newer plwood or hybrid basses I've tried and is very pleasing to bow as well. It has served me well over the years. Now I mostly use it for outdoor gigs or other potentially risky environs. I'm considering a foray into trying out more gut-like synthetic strings w/ it. It has a neck reset and beautiful bridge set up by Arnold that makes it easy to play and it sounds louder and more even than it ever was before.

What would be the range that a comparable instrument would sell for these days?

BG