Ken's Corner (Bass Forums Sponsored By KSB)

Go Back   Ken's Corner (Bass Forums Sponsored By KSB) > Double Basses > This New Bass > German/Czech Shop Basses

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 04-12-2015, 07:21 AM
Victor Tay Victor Tay is offline
Junior Posting Member
 
Join Date: 04-09-2015
Location: Singapore
Posts: 2
Victor Tay is on a distinguished road
Default Old German...hybrid flatback?

Hi!

I was wondering if I could have some help from the knowledgeable members on the identification of my bass? There are no repair or manufacturing labels etc.

I was told that it seems like a pretty old (may 30-40 years?) European flatback, and could be a possibly be a hybrid instrument with a laminated back. So sorry for the bad photos!
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	20150409_211205.jpg
Views:	941
Size:	2.82 MB
ID:	3102  Click image for larger version

Name:	20150409_211606.jpg
Views:	1117
Size:	2.31 MB
ID:	3103  Click image for larger version

Name:	20150409_211727.jpg
Views:	1050
Size:	2.16 MB
ID:	3104  Click image for larger version

Name:	20150409_211751.jpg
Views:	884
Size:	3.00 MB
ID:	3105  Click image for larger version

Name:	20150409_211948.jpg
Views:	923
Size:	2.40 MB
ID:	3106  

Click image for larger version

Name:	20150409_212514.jpg
Views:	1071
Size:	2.19 MB
ID:	3107  
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 04-12-2015, 02:14 PM
Ken Smith's Avatar
Ken Smith Ken Smith is offline
Bassist, Luthier & Admin
 
Join Date: 01-18-2007
Location: Perkasie, PA
Posts: 4,851
Ken Smith is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Victor Tay View Post
Hi!

I was wondering if I could have some help from the knowledgeable members on the identification of my bass? There are no repair or manufacturing labels etc.

I was told that it seems like a pretty old (may 30-40 years?) European flatback, and could be a possibly be a hybrid instrument with a laminated back. So sorry for the bad photos!
Difficult to say if it is German, Austrian, Hungarian or something between. The Scroll/Pegbox work is more of an exaggerated Viennese/Hungarian style head/box.

I see very little wear on the top from playing experience. To tell if it is hybrid, we need to see the edges of the top and back and see if the grain runs thru front to back or has layers of wood.

I think this bass is brand new, lightly antiqued-made eastern Europe or German made to look Eastern, a copy of nothing but a mix of styles from those areas. The tuners which I bet are original are Brand New so you can date the bass from that.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 04-12-2015, 09:43 PM
Victor Tay Victor Tay is offline
Junior Posting Member
 
Join Date: 04-09-2015
Location: Singapore
Posts: 2
Victor Tay is on a distinguished road
Default

Thank you so much for your insights Ken!
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:26 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 2007 - Ken Smith Basses, LTD. (All Rights Reserved)