A restoration

[Ken Smith]

Yes, I agree with Arnold on the wood being rare for an English maker but the Scroll is not in question here with the Origin. It is the Cherry on the Back and Ribs. Also, those corner blocks look small like I have seen on Italian basses, rarely on an English bass. Do you guys agree?

Also, basses usually travel in one direction from Italy to either England and stay there or to America from Italy or from England and sometimes found in other parts of Europe. I have not heard of many Italian basses finding their way back to Italy. The fact that the bass is in Italy puzzles me. Also, the deep ribs and the sharp high bend is quite exaggerated looking at it. I wonder now if this IS something Italian after all. Anything is possible. The English were the great copyists of their time and Brescian style basses were common with many makers like Lott, Kennedy, Fendt, Hart/& Valentine and Betts/& crew and more.

Ok, I got it now!!

Pino, send ME the bass and I will solve the mystery. Free of charge!