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Old 08-21-2009, 08:18 AM
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Help to identify this bass (pics inc)

I'm wondering if anyone can help me with identifying this bass - it is a flat back 3/4 .
I can post pics of the top too if needed .......

tnx Adrian
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Old 08-21-2009, 08:30 AM
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f holes and scroll shots would be helpful.
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Old 08-21-2009, 09:01 AM
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f holes and scroll shots would be helpful.
Here they are, I can take more if needed ...
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Old 08-21-2009, 11:27 AM
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Looks like a Markneukirchen shop bass, c. 1920's-30's.
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Old 08-21-2009, 12:09 PM
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Is it rude to ask what you paid for your basket case?
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Old 08-21-2009, 01:18 PM
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Old 08-21-2009, 01:26 PM
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Is it rude to ask what you paid for your basket case?
I basically got the bass for free with another bass that I purchased.It was lying around this piano shop and they gave it to me.
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Old 08-21-2009, 01:27 PM
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I basically got the bass for free with another bass that I purchased.It was lying around this piano shop and they gave it to me.
Wow, now I even know thats a deal!
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Old 08-21-2009, 01:27 PM
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lots work, but score!
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Old 08-21-2009, 01:38 PM
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I basically got the bass for free with another bass that I purchased.It was lying around this piano shop and they gave it to me.
Sweet.
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Old 08-21-2009, 02:13 PM
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Looks like a Markneukirchen shop bass, c. 1920's-30's.
Hi Arnold , is there any info etc on the web you can point me to regarding the origin of the instrument etc ?
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Old 08-21-2009, 04:34 PM
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Hi Arnold , is there any info etc on the web you can point me to regarding the origin of the instrument etc ?
The website of the knowledgeable/grumpy guy who was banned here...
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Old 08-21-2009, 09:05 PM
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Is it rude to ask what you paid for your basket case?
Wouldn't that more accurately be, "casket bass"?
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Old 08-21-2009, 09:20 PM
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Only if the strings are dead...
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Old 08-22-2009, 06:17 AM
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The website of the knowledgeable/grumpy guy who was banned here...
I'm not aware of who you are referring to but am intrigued !?!?

Maybe you can point me in the right direction ?
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Old 08-22-2009, 06:33 AM
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The website of the knowledgeable/grumpy guy who was banned here...
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Old 08-22-2009, 08:10 AM
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Well, if you had a KEN, this would be a person who you could take your KEN to for repair.
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Old 08-22-2009, 08:26 AM
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Ok, here it is:
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