French Basses

[Brian Glassman]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Sorry that your question was ignored for the last 6 months. I just recently researched a few of these Basses that I have seen on line as well. One which I thought was made by Collin-Mezin that has a P.Bisch Brand/Label is now in my possession. Look at the link and my 'comments' about the Bass. Your opinions are welcomed.

I originally thought it was a Collin-Mezzin because of the Scroll being the same. Then I remembered about the French Trade Guilds and how identical Scrolls were sold to various shops. I have seen at lease four different Basses with the exact same Scroll so attributing them all to C-M because of the Scroll alone would be an error in judgment I think.

You can Google 'Collin-Mezin Violin' and 'Paul Bisch Violin' to read more about them on line. That would give you some idea at least.

The Bisch Bass has been SOLD.

Ken, I hadn't seen this post 'til now.

Yes, but how does it SOUND?!
BG