Czech / German ....?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Adrian Levi

Ok Ken , got my bass back and have taken measurements myself this time and in inches !

body length 42''
upper bout 20''
lower bout 25,5''
rib depth 8'' and tapers to 6,3/4'' at neck start .

It is a really rotund bass , a bit 'lightbulbish' in shape if viewed from the side !
She has a well balanced and very projecting tone with a quick response .
I used her on a jazz session already and she has good presence even in a big and busy arrangement. Needless to say I'm happy.

I'm adding another couple of pics in the hope of finding out more about the instrument !

The Rib depth is 8" or 8" WITH the Top and Back plates included? The Ribs are Ribs. Measure them always as the wood that was cut to be bent around the outline. The Top and Back thicknesses are not part of the Ribs. Measure the overall thickness only when buying a case to fit it.

This bass looks to be in the 60-100 year range in age. Hard to tell more by just pics. Basses with more repaired damage than others tend to look older, especially from the Top.

The Bass looks good. Enjoy it..