Wanting info on old bass

[Marianne Drabek]

Here are some more pictures of the old bass. I have learned the the previous owner was also a woodworker and turned the hat pegs to replace the ones that were there. At least I'm believing the bass originally had hat peg tuners and the new ones are replacements and not additions.

[Marianne Drabek]

Remainder of the bass pictures. The bass was checked out and set up for the current owner by David Graham in the Dallas area.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Marianne Drabek

Remainder of the bass pictures. The bass was checked out and set up for the current owner by David Graham in the Dallas area.

From looking at this now with all the pics, I think it is from the Czech side of the German border of Bohemia. The condition looks fairly solid from the pics.

[Marianne Drabek]

Best guess as to the probable age? Pre- World War II?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Marianne Drabek

Best guess as to the probable age? Pre- World War II?

Possibly. Hard to tell by style alone. Seeing it in person is best. It could be any age from 60-100 years old. The outer distress is partially gone due to the re-finish so looking inside in person would tell more.

[Marianne Drabek]

Thank you for your previous assistance. I did buy the bass. It has a very even tone across the strings and up and down the fingerboard. It's easy to play and the price was excellent. I polished it with Orange oil and took some more pictures hoping that would help you in better determining the probable age and place of origin. These pictures show the back and front finish. I notice that there are dings in the wood that seem to have finish in them. The back is particularly that way. Would that indicate the current finish is newer?

[Marianne Drabek]

These are pictures of the scroll, the button which has the number 7 in it, and a not so good picture of the inside. I was wondering if the diamond shaped pieces which appear to be there to strengthen the two back pieces are indicative of any place of origin.