Who would be the best person to get my Bass appraised from? in the S.D./L.A. Area

[MattyBass]

Recently got a Bass and want to get it Insured, and need to get it appraised, I was told it is a french instrument circa 1830's..

Who in my area would you Gents recommend??
I feel like because of the age of the instrument, I wanna find the most
knowledgeable person in the area..
I'd like to try and confirm it's
origin as well...

thanks for your advice..

M

[rusag2]

Originally Posted by MattyBass

Recently got a Bass and want to get it Insured, and need to get it appraised, I was told it is a french instrument circa 1830's..

Who in my area would you Gents recommend??
I feel like because of the age of the instrument, I wanna find the most
knowledgeable person in the area..
I'd like to try and confirm it's
origin as well...

thanks for your advice..

M

Lisa Gass is a really good start, especially if it's a high-end instrument. Lots of people swear by her.
http://www.losangelesbassworks.com/


Lemur Music seems to be quite well respected
http://www.lemurmusic.com/

You might also consider
http://www.steinonvine.com/


Cheers

[Steve Swan]

Also Jon Peterson at World of Strings in Long Beach (562) 599-3913

[MattyBass]

Thanks Guys...

How much roughly would you expect a appraisal to cost?

[bluegrasscat]

have you tried Hammond Ashley here in San Diego... and Jerry at Lemur up north would also be good one to talk to..

[Don Higdon]

Originally Posted by MattyBass

How much roughly would you expect a appraisal to cost?

It's been years, but I paid between $175 and $250. Whoever you call should tell you in advance. Do not agree to a percentage of the appraised value. The work is the same, regardless.

[MattyBass]

Thanks for the Advice Guys.. much appreciated... I have been to hammond Ashley..
It's a nice Place, but I don't get the feeling it has alot of interest in basses.. as it only has 1 or 2 basses.. and if I'm gonna get it appraised and possibly verify the origin..
I want try and take it to the areas most knowledgeable person in Doublebasses..

I think I'm either taking it to Lisa Gass... or Lemur..

I'll let you know how it turns out for me...

Thanks guys...

[Carl Johnson]

If your just looking for an appraisal Hammond Ashley is fine, granted they are more focused on selling violins, violas and cellos but I’d have no qualm taking a bass in for an appraisal. I wouldn’t expect Jerry or Lisa’s appraisal to be all that different.

That said, have HA do work on my bass would not be my first choice; their guy (can’t remember his name) is just fine, but he’s so booked doing school band violins you can’t get anything scheduled. That is unless you’re a nationally recognized performing artist, in which case they are very accommodating….

[MattyBass]

Thanks Carl...
Hey I see your in IB..
I'f you ever wanna get together..
Send me a PM..