Aluminum Double Bass

fbregar · #1 04-10-2002, 10:13 AM

I have a friend that acquired an old aluminum double bass viol. I would like to find out more info for him regarding the manufacturer, links, MSRP, and what it is possibly worth today. The only info on the inside is a number 537. I guess that's the serial number?

Any info would be appreciated. Send to my email: frankbregar@netscape.net

Thanks, Frank

**Chris Fitzgerald** · #2 04-10-2002, 12:42 PM

FABRICCARE,

One of our beloved members who goes by the name of FARMERDUDE has an aluminum bass that he claims was made by the Ford Motor Co. He might be able to help you out. Here's a link to the thread he started about this bass:

Aluminum bass

(warning: this thread gets pretty goofy pretty quick)

farmerdude · #3 04-10-2002, 02:42 PM

One luthier tells me Ford, another tells me Alcoa aluminum company. I have also seen an aluminum cello.
oh the sound of aluminum

Chasarms · #4 04-10-2002, 04:09 PM

I just want to know if it is kiln-dried aluminum or naturally aged?

fbregar · #5 04-11-2002, 10:11 AM

Naturally aged aluminum, I guess????

arnoldschnitzer · #6 04-12-2002, 03:50 PM

These things were made by the Pfretschner Co. in Czechoslovakia. Best bet--take off the neck and top, attach a small outboard to the tailblock, and you've got a nice little dinghy. Make sure the seams are tight first!

flypa38 · #7 04-17-2002, 04:07 AM

I saw one on ebay a couple months ago made by Grumman aircraft company in the 20's or 30's.....might be????