Lowendahl Basses

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Cliff Brennan

Anyone ever hear of Lowendahl basses? I have Googled for information and it is very hard to find anything on these.

I have run into one lately and wondering what the worth would be (restored) - anyone ever play these? Thanks in advance!

What does the label say or how is it marked?

Commercial firm from the latter half of the 19th century into the early 20th, Berlin, Germany.

Louis L. I believe is a real maker and founder of the firm. The ones marked Hermann L. are just labels using a once known name. The 19th century name was the Lowendahl (Lowendall) Star Works.

I am writing this from home by memory. I can look it up later and give some better dates.

As far as values go I can't say. Depends on the actual bass, wood, model and sound. Also, the economy when sold or the area in the world at that time. This is not a top notch handmade product from what I have seen and read but not low end either. Mid priced factory German I would say. What ever that is.

I can tell more with pictures if you can post them.