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[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Ken McKay

By the way Ken, Craig who started this thread is copying a Panormo bass from a plan by that maker in Canada who passed away a couple years ago. I don't know how I knew that, must have read it some where... Craig?

Ken, Thanks for the William Taylor link.

I think his Amati plans are from the same Bass from the Elgar book attr. to Daniel Parker. I don't know if that bass is a Parker but it is cut down and probably British, not Italian. It does have a great sound no doubt.

Copying a great Bass in my mind is better than just copying a name. It doesn't matter if it's Panormo or not or Amati or not. Good is good and that's what matters to the player mostly. A big name with no sound is for the Museum, not the stage.

I mentioned to Arnold that he should learn what he can when he opens up my attr. Storioni cornerless Bass. That is one of the greatest sounding Basses. We need to know what makes it 'tick'! Maybe I will commission a copy if I get up the nerve.