older factory basses

[Adrian Levi]

Thanks for the info . I've been offered a bass made by a german factory called
'Glanus' . I have not seen the bass yet and probably wont be interested anyway ! Have you heard of the factory before ?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Adrian Levi

Thanks for the info . I've been offered a bass made by a german factory called
'Glanus' . I have not seen the bass yet and probably wont be interested anyway ! Have you heard of the factory before ?

'Glanus' does not even sound German. maybe it's a brand the importer is using. There are always more Brands being sold than actual Factories/Shops actually making them. Ask him the town or city this factory is in.

Can it be possibly be Framus?

[Adrian Levi]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

'Glanus' does not even sound German. maybe it's a brand the importer is using. There are always more Brands being sold than actual Factories/Shops actually making them. Ask him the town or cite this factory is in.

Can it be possibly be Framus?

I'll see the bass in person tomorrow and find out .
Glanus sounds more like an ancient Roman weapon

[Anselm Hauke]

Originally Posted by Adrian Levi

Glanus sounds more like an ancient Roman weapon

sounds like a new bass guitar model from G&L that has something in common with a special part of the body

[Adrian Levi]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

'Glanus' does not even sound German. maybe it's a brand the importer is using. There are always more Brands being sold than actual Factories/Shops actually making them. Ask him the town or city this factory is in.

Can it be possibly be Framus?

Well yes it IS a Framus !! A hybrid type gamba shape with a ply back (probably ribs too) and a carved top . Not too bad for a touring instrument maybe. Asking price is US $700 . It is in very good condition. Anyone know these instruments ??

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Adrian Levi

Well yes it IS a Framus !! A hybrid type gamba shape with a ply back (probably ribs too) and a carved top . Not too bad for a touring instrument maybe. Asking price is US $700 . It is in very good condition. Anyone know these instruments ??

Framus and Hofner were neighbors in the same town. Two very big factories. I think the basses look almost the same between the two companies. I have a Hofner here now in a 5-string fully carved from 1977. The workmanship is good as is the sound. I think if it's in good condition and the Top is without cracks the bass is a steal at that price. Set-up is another thing. The Nut is way high on my bass original from the factory and the neck-set is low. Typical German Factory so it may need some wood as miy bass does as well.

[Adrian Levi]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Framus and Hofner were neighbors in the same town. Two very big factories. I think the basses look almost the same between the two companies. I have a Hofner here now in a 5-string fully carved from 1977. The workmanship is good as is the sound. I think if it's in good condition and the Top is without cracks the bass is a steal at that price. Set-up is another thing. The Nut is way high on my bass original from the factory and the neck-set is low. Typical German Factory so it may need some wood as miy bass does as well.

Thanks for the info / It's in such good condition that I'm picking it up tomorrow then !! It will make a decent jazz backup instrument I'm sure .