Bernd Dimbath bass

[lbguyton]

Trading up 2nd carved bass and wish any info on Bernd Dimbath Grancino Copy 2004 bass.

[Steve Swan]

I picked up one of these as well as a Ceruti model from him at the 2005 winter NAMM show. I was quite impressed with both of them.
The one that you are looking at is probably just as great.

Good luck!

Steve Swan
Retailer for Paesold, Kolstein, Gill, Calin Wultur, etc.

[ryan0130]

Strangely enough, I live in Atlanta and I purchased a 2004 Heinrich Gill Grancino Copy. I absolutely love the bass and it has already appreciated 2k. It is extremely responsive, crystal clear sound, and excellent playability. Which dealer are you looking at?

Originally Posted by lbguyton

Trading up 2nd carved bass and wish any info on Bernd Dimbath Grancino Copy 2004 bass.

[LouisF]

I think they're the same company:

http://www.gill.de/pagesus/history.html

LF

[Ken McKay]

Bernd Dimbath is a real person, not a trade name. Gill is a trade name.

The distributor for Gill violins here in the USA does not offer basses. Bernd Dimbath is a good maker although I doubt he actually makes the bass himself. They make very nice German violins, the wood is great and they are very consistent.

edit: It looks like Steve Swan is able to get Gill basses, sorry for the confusion.