DaSalo in new Double Bassist

[Ken Smith]

He has been listed as being born in 1542 and the earliest 'possible' Bass dating 1560. I wasn't there so I can't swear to this!

Arnold, thx for joining up. Jeff beat you to the punch by at least a day or so. Not your fault though because I called him at home and left him with the job of telling you..lol

Arnold, I will expect you and Jeff to head up this Italian stuff having worked on more great Basses between the two of you than just about any shops anywhere. The NY area is home to some of the greatest Basses to be found from the Philharmonic to the Met as well as visiting Orchestras to the tri-state area.

After we wet our whistle here I can gather up the names and data and put a compiled Sticky at the head of the Forum. I have done this with the English and Yankee info collected in the past. Now it's time for the Italians, French and German Schools to get some needed exposure.