My bass!

Sippy · #1 04-04-2006, 01:43 PM

Hey Guys, this is my bass. I know some of you can look at a bass and give damn near it's entire history. So If there are any clues in the pics as to where it was made and when. I'd appreciate it!! otherwise, enjoy

KSB - Ken Smith · #2 04-04-2006, 02:08 PM

Ok, this Bass grew up in a small middle class family. It had to walk to school with only one wheel under it. It only went to high school because it couldn't afford college. It was a vegetarian and never ate meat!

KSB - Ken Smith · #3 04-04-2006, 02:10 PM

Your profile says you have a William Lewis & Son double bass. Is this it? What do you want to know that you don't already?

mcnaire2004 · #4 04-04-2006, 03:45 PM

Nice bass. How does it sound?

armybass · #5 04-04-2006, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by KSB - Ken Smith

Ok, this Bass grew up in a small middle class family. It had to walk to school with only one wheel under it. It only went to high school because it couldn't afford college. It was a vegetarian and never ate meat!

ROTFLMAO

Mr Smith I had no idea you such a sense of humor. Bravo.

armybass · #6 04-04-2006, 04:03 PM

BTW, where did you get the bass bro? In Florida? I used to live in Jacksonville and know several bassists in the area.

KSB - Ken Smith · #7 04-04-2006, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by armybass

ROTFLMAO

Mr Smith I had know idea you such a sense of humor. Bravo.

Ok, let me work out this comp lingo.. 'rolling on the floor laughing my a__ off'.. ?? Was I close?

I wasn't sure about the exact diet so that part was a guess!

Sippy · #8 04-04-2006, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KSB - Ken Smith

Ok, this Bass grew up in a small middle class family. It had to walk to school with only one wheel under it. It only went to high school because it couldn't afford college. It was a vegetarian and never ate meat!

LOL that's awesome! I was actually looking for maybe the country of origin? or date? I can't find anything about these basses

yes it is the William Lewis & son.

reedo35 · #9 04-04-2006, 05:32 PM

Did you check out their website? There is contact information there. They seem to make student basses for the high school market, they've been around quite a while.
http://www.williamlewis.com/content/...p?product=Bass

Sippy · #10 04-04-2006, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by reedo35

Did you check out their website? There is contact information there. They seem to make student basses for the high school market, they've been around quite a while.
http://www.williamlewis.com/content/...p?product=Bass

Yea I contacted them.. they only keep records for 10 years and mine is older than that.

armybass · #11 04-04-2006, 05:44 PM

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'rolling on the floor laughing my a__ off'.. ?? Was I close?

Nailed it!

greene · #12 04-04-2006, 05:45 PM

I don't think William Lewis & Son make anything except labels that they paste inside basses they buy most likely now in China and previously wherever they could find something decent with a low price ....

reedo35 · #13 04-04-2006, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AerospaceGuy

LOL that's awesome! I was actually looking for maybe the country of origin? or date?

Well at least you know the country of Origin- It was assembled in Chicago! As far as date, It's anybody's guess. Judging fron the tuning peg Plates, there is really not a lot of buildup on there unless you just polished it, so I would doubt it was any more than 30- 40 years old. The important thing is, HOW DOES IT SOUND?

Kcorren · #14 04-04-2006, 06:20 PM

http://www.allthingsbass.com/Bottesini.htm

maybe these folks can shed some light....

Peace

Sippy · #15 04-04-2006, 07:17 PM

Kcorren! thanks I'm checking it out now!!

Also as for the sound! I impress EVERYBODY who hears it. I love this thing.

KSB - Ken Smith · #16 04-04-2006, 10:28 PM

I would have to guess between 1960 and 1980. The gears look like Klusons made in Chicago (I think). They may have imported the Basses here and set them up in USA. I would guess either a German shop like Lang or a Czech shop like Strunal/Lidl. Something along those lines. I don't think China was in the picture at all back then. Green is most likely referring to current status with his opinion.

Sippy · #17 04-04-2006, 11:15 PM

ohh okay thanks Ken. I'll be honest, I've owned it for about a week, and it's the first double I've ever owned, so I really can't play it too well. Those who do play them love my bass. Hopefully I can get somebody into my studio to record with it so you guys can judge. I'd be interested in hearing your comments.