Anyone know this bass? Vintage?

[drumnbassplayer]

hi all, i got this bass from a friend who knew i was a bass player. It was in an attic collecting dust.

Surprisingly when plugged it everything still works.

looks to be hofner style body but i think might be a knockoff?

anyhow, i would love to find any kind of info on this. It has no badges or stamps that i see other then the serial #.

I haven't opened it up. but maybe i should in case there is a manufacturer inside??

thanks in advance for any expert info

[drumnbassplayer]

any experts?

[MEKer]

Be nice to have a headstock front face close-up.

[NOVAX]

I'm going Univox or Aria Pro Scroll violin bass. Probably Matsumoku?

[GBassNorth]

Univox used to make a bass a long time ago that looked a lot like that one.

[GBassNorth]

yep Univox...
Here's a web link to the 1920 model bass.
http://www.fuenfhunderteins.de/brandpages/univox.htm

[EfEmDee]

Definitely Matsumoku based on the neckplate. Aria, Conrad, and Univox would all be possible brands.

[drumnbassplayer]

Originally Posted by GBassNorth

yep Univox...
Here's a web link to the 1920 model bass.
http://www.fuenfhunderteins.de/brandpages/univox.htm

cool so its safe to say thats what it is eh? very kewl guys!

[JimmyM]

Cool score!

[drumnbassplayer]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

Cool score!

Thanks!

and thanks everyone for your help!!!

wish I had that plate that has the Univox name on it. do they still sell parts for these? LOL

[Einherjar]

Hey dude. You're missing a string sorry, had to. Cool find.

[drumnbassplayer]

Originally Posted by Einherjar

Hey dude. You're missing a string sorry, had to. Cool find.

ha!

[two fingers]

Posted 12:29am.

Answered 12:43am.

This place is tough to beat.

[Marton]

I would like to get one of these someday, I really like the scroll headstock. How much did you paid for it ?

[drumnbassplayer]

Originally Posted by two fingers

Posted 12:29am.

Answered 12:43am.

This place is tough to beat.

yea wow

great job guys.

[drumnbassplayer]

Originally Posted by Marton

I would like to get one of these someday, I really like the scroll headstock. How much did you paid for it ?

Hi Marton I recieved it for free from a friend who was helping someone move and they gave it to him as it was in their attic for years

[GBassNorth]

I really like the look of that bass. A local GC had a used one here in Cincinnati about a year ago. The knobs wouldn't move and it was a little beat up but IIRC they were asking about $500 for it. Sounded nice and played well but I passed because of the condition and knob issue.
Get the Univox pickguard on that thing and rock it!

[drumnbassplayer]

Originally Posted by GBassNorth

I really like the look of that bass. A local GC had a used one here in Cincinnati about a year ago. The knobs wouldn't move and it was a little beat up but IIRC they were asking about $500 for it. Sounded nice and played well but I passed because of the condition and knob issue.
Get the Univox pickguard on that thing and rock it!

yea it plays really nice so far. even with the missing string LOL

So glad that the knobs are all still in great working condition. Im going to take your advise on the univox pickgaurd

[JimmyM]

Originally Posted by drumnbassplayer

Hi Marton I recieved it for free from a friend who was helping someone move and they gave it to him as it was in their attic for years

I'll double it!

But seriously, if you ever want to sell, PM me

[drumnbassplayer]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

I'll double it!

But seriously, if you ever want to sell, PM me

LOL

maybe