Old Bass spotted..

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Mikko Moilanen

Hi you all poindexters!

After awhile...

The old-lady has opened her knees, the sound is (well, for me) a huge amount better and in orchestra : "This is not the bass you used to play? It is more bassy tune..". At that first moment I knew that this instrument is not to die for.. I enjoy it just to live more!
It is amazing.. And let me tell you, the old Finnish weather puts everything fear-dry on hold. With this bass we have none of that. I will keep you posted if something happens
This bass is amazing and at this date, I am looking to the Ken's sent appraisals for it.. Thanks for those btw Seems to be a real lady ..

-M

Sorry, I can't understand exactly what you are saying? Do you think this is not my old Bass? It is, 100%. Just look at the pictures I sent you. Same exact bass, wood grain and all. Only difference now is that it was converted to a 5 string, the Rivolta label removed by someone and the other label that matches your appraisal put in by someone again, maybe same person re-labeling it.

When you have a bass for 20 years and play it nearly every day, you tend to remember it. With my old pictures I showed you, there is no doubt in my mind what it is. I never knew the actual confirmed maker of this Bass regardless of the label but I do not disagree with your current appraisal attribution.

This Bass served me well and I am sure will do the same for you. Enjoy it Mikko.