So I am finally officially in the club after needing my own upright for just over a year. It's been a tough journey on what to decide to get (new or old), carved or ply, wait to spend more money on something good instead of a dog, which brand, where from, sound, how does it play etc etc So here is my bad boy...
I am trying to id the builder/area/date, so any help is appreciated.
So far it would appear the following:
Carved spruce top
Flat back
Maple neck
Estimated at 100-120 years old
German/Mittenwald/Bohemien
42"
3/4
Here is what Ken Smith has to say about it:
Ken Smith Forum
Any other comments and opinions welcome and also, can anybody recommend a good repairer for setup and general resoration in the UK, ideally near Birmingham.
Also, where to find old authentic parts (ie tuners so they match) for such an instrument?
