Reviews

Wow - what a great looking bass. Is it old? No unfortunately the instrument isn't old - but what must be fooling you is the fine varnish that has been skilfully applied to give a patina of age that is so desirable by both musicians and connoisseurs alike. So this is imitation-old varnish? Yes - that's right. The instrument is the model L'Ancienne or antique model and the marks and wear that you may see on an older instrument have been skilfully reproduced. Where was the instrument developed? It has been developed over several years by the well-renowned American Company...

Description: A nicely presented German "three-quarter" sized instrument from the turn of the twentieth century. Viol shaped with a flat back and angle. The instrument is not labelled. Do you know anything of the history of this instrument? This instrument and many thousands of others like it were mass produced in the violin making regions of Germany during the 20th century and exported right around the world. Can you tell me how the instruments were constructed? Typically the instruments were constructed as simply and as quickly as possible. To this end the bass bar was roughed out during the carving...

Three and a half grand for an all-wood bass! That I have to say is quite amazing value! When you consider that to buy the materials alone before you even start making costs about two grand – you do have to admit that this instrument really is incredible value for money. Is the quality of the materials decent? Yes indeed. It is likely that the maple and spruce has come all the way from the rich high-forests of Bosnia & Herzegovina. Is the quality of the making OK? The thicknesses are a little on the heavy side but overall the...

Can you me about this instrument please? Yes indeed. This is a 4/4 size violin outline instrument with a swell back. Even though the instrument is on the large size I see that the string length is only 103.6cm Yes correct. This means that it is exceptionally easy to play with virtually no stretching and straining of the left hand and that even applies to those players with very small hands. What will I like most about this instrument? The simply colossus volume that the instrument produces. Hold on to the mum`s china plates! Is the making and materials good...