Bohemian Bass

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Eric Hochberg

So, the terms Bohemian, German, French, etc. really are used to define style, and not necessarily the actual location of manufacture? If my bass actually was made in Bohemia, as the label asserts, then it would be more accurately described as a German shop style bass made in Bohemia. Maybe Wilfer or another German maker had a shop in Bohemia.

Do you think you could post pics of the Label? Then we can see if it was an export product or not. Handmade Basses in Bohemia should have the Label in its own native language like this;

When you see a Label that says 'made in' written in English then it's usually a factory Bass made for export. Like this one;



"Label Printed and Handwritten" Artist Deluxe Model (hand written script)
Andreas Morelli (printed in script)
Handmade Reproduction (printed in script)
Antonio Stradivarius (hand written script)

Trade Mark Registered


A clear sign of a Bass that was made for the American market and possibly Labeled right here in USA after arriving.