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help with bass ID
Here some pic. of instrument
Any ideas? thanks) |
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more pic
more pic of bass
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100%
Looks German to me. The Dovetail Neck joint in the Block might be a Mittenwald production. Wood, Varnish and Gears all look like a German bass to me.
I have no idea of the Maker but looks like an early 20th century made instrument. Looks like a nice bass in need of a full and deserving restoration. |
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bass ID
Thanks,Ken)
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more pic. of scroll
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Unfortunately,I have no info. ab sound of this bass-the owner lives 1500 miles from Moscow(and he is not a bass player)
I must ''take the A train'')) |
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Italian?
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lol
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Thanks,Gentlemens,for helpful information)
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another one
I have another two basses for identification,but unfortunately I can't upload pic(external server error 500)((((
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just like it?
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2 more?
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For Pic problems, follow Mike's Tutorial; http://www.smithbassforums.com/showthread.php?t=100 |
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brown?
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same shade?
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I do however have to point out that judging the origin of a Bass by its shade of varnish alone and on the internet is impossible. All of the basses on my web page called Italian are confirmed Italian basses by several authorities and have been seen in person before judging. I go by the style of the make first off as many basses have had touch-up or even over-varnishing or re-varnishing over the years. There are so many German Basses made in that last 100-150 years copied from the French and Italian makers and styles that more often than not, they are German or Germanic from the neighboring Czech border. Older German/Germanic Basses before the 19th century commercial explosion may have looked more individual and handmade. Still, old Europen basses have to be studied inside and out and in person whenever a bass looks doubtful to a specific school or maker. If I say it's a German bass, it's because I have seen many others just like it that were confirmed German as well as confirmed NOT Italian or French or English, etc. There are many mysteries out there with origins. If I had 10% of every sale of basses that were sold as the wrong origin, instead of German, I would be a very rich man. I do not in any way question your honesty Wayne. In fact I applaud you for being so open with your ideas and your business. But, players and dealers often, too often actually get caught up in there own enthusiasm and jump to the highest possible order of origin with maybe just a hint of hope in that direction. |
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Thanks,Wayne!)
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