"White" Double Bass

Canyon Country · #1 05-31-2011, 02:47 PM

I have been looking for a beginner's upright bass for Bluegrass jamming. I have come across a few, including some older Kays and an unbranded (Chinese made, perhaps?) model. I am now looking at a used instrument that is called a "White". I am unable to find information on the "White" brand anywhere, and am wondering whether any of you have ever come across this brand and/or know anything about it? This bass has a nice tone and is in the right price range.

Additionally, it's painted with a colored lacquer, and I would consider refinishing it. Any advice there would be appreciated, as well.

Thanks.

KUNGfuSHERIFF · #2 05-31-2011, 02:51 PM

Newer bass, or older? The H.N. White company made the King and American Standard basses of decades past.

Canyon Country · #3 05-31-2011, 03:07 PM

I don't know. Based on the condition, I might guess that it's no more than 30 or 40 years old. Though I'm just guessing...

D McCartney · #4 06-01-2011, 07:59 AM

Is it possible to post a picture of it?