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04-29-2005, 07:50 PM
| | |  King Mortone info
Hell all, I'm a newbie here, a mandolin builder by trade but I just came into possesion of an old King 3/4 bass. It's a Mortone with engraved tuning plates, serial # 302 with intact label. Plywood all around. It's been refinished but done well. It needs a bunch of work (neck set, bass bar reglue, fingerboard reglue but looks like a fun project. Anyone out there have clue on dating this thing, what it might be worth when put back together or where to find more info. Thanks, Jon
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05-01-2005, 09:32 AM
| | Supporting Member/Luthier | | Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio | | | King Moretones are definitely holding their value; between $1500-$3000, depending on condition. Are the tuners in good working order? Can you post some pics of this bass? |
05-01-2005, 11:56 AM
| | | | Nick, thanks for reply. Tuners work fine, losing a little plating but work smooth. When I got the bass it was in pieces..top was half off,etc. The previous owner started a DIY repair on it and got in over his head so. Here are some photos. Jon |
05-01-2005, 12:01 PM
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05-01-2005, 12:03 PM
| | | | Still more, looks like Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. |
05-01-2005, 09:58 PM
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Staff Reviewer; Bass Gear Magazine Moderator | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbia MO | | I play one the Bob Branstetter on this board worked on: carved a solid wood top for, new fingerboard, re-finished. I think it's a top notch instrument, at least for me. You can find more info on HN White/King at http://www.hnwhite.com/string%20page.htm
Some really neat old advertisements there...
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05-01-2005, 10:55 PM
| | Supporting Member/Luthier | | Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio | | | those tuners look good. the D tuner is sometimes broken, and they are no fun to repair. are you going to replace the fingerboard, or is there plenty of wood left? |
05-02-2005, 11:44 PM
| | | | Thanks, Chef, for info. Nick, the finger board is in fine shape, very little wear. I'll post some photos when I get 'er done, in couple weeks (I hope). |
05-03-2005, 07:30 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada | | | Hopefully you're experienced in the use of hide glue.
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05-03-2005, 10:27 PM
| | | | Yep, using hide glue. |
05-18-2005, 02:36 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2001 Location: Nashville TN | | | Jon,
I've been compiling a list of White co. basses and their no.'s as I come across them. From the very limited info I have, I would guesstimate yours as late '30's. And I'll add yours to the list. Could I have your last name and any other info you might have on it? A PM would be fine.
Ike |
05-18-2005, 02:38 PM
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Staff Reviewer; Bass Gear Magazine Moderator | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbia MO | | Manndolins...we want a progress report 
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05-18-2005, 04:45 PM
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Sales Manager, CSC Products Inc. | | Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rochester, NY | | I loved this old ad on that site: http://www.hnwhite.com/King/string%2...r%20miller.jpg
"The King Bass front was unaffected by Mr. Miller's weight of 360 pounds". |
05-18-2005, 05:16 PM
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Staff Reviewer; Bass Gear Magazine Moderator | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbia MO | | | Me too! SAved it to photchop, messed with contrast a little to bring it back, printed, and it's hanging in my music roon...next to my King!
Thanks Ike!
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