Mystery bass

[Ken McKay]

It does look like an old King in some ways. I see it too...

Basses are far under-priced for the amount of work involved in making, restoring and maintaining these beasts. Prices are rising as a trend but still very low compared to celli and even violas.

We are lucky to have top notch restorers like Arnold and others, Jeff Bollbach, and a Nick Lloyd, in the mid-west and eastern USA and the few scattered throughout the rest of the country.

You want to injure yourself? Buy a bass from Craigslist (not you Jess) with a poor set-up and play it 3-9 hours a day!

Professional bass players know the value they have in a good luthier and are willing to pay.

To anyone even thinking about spewing some nonsense,

Respect goes a long way! I want to hear what Arnold writes, here and elsewhere. Please don't test his "saintly" patience by soliciting opinions or collecting things to corroborate your opinion. We need him!

[Jeff Bollbach]

Saintly?

[Arnold Schnitzer]

Saintly?

[HughFosterWood]

I've haven't posted here much. Most of the time I just read the wealth of info that y'all post without even loggin in. Same goes for the TB place. I was hopin that Mr. Tuomikoski wouldn't do here what he did over there but seems he's on his way to no good. Thanks Mr. Schnitzer for all the good advice and info you bring. I trust Mr. Smith will keep it civil.

[Brandon Tuomikoski]

I am very sorry. I never meant to be rude in any way. Sorry Arnold. I hope you will accept my apology.