Recent content by APompa

^ Unsure about above (another 'Anthony') photo but I assure you I'm alive, well and unstuffed. Thank you for the support here. I truly think it lead to a great resolve of our dilemma! My son is using his own saved money to do this. A mature investment! Although I am excited? I know you all can...

Both bill Merchant and Tom Wolf were very prompt and helpful! Thank you!

I've had some emails with Tom in VA as suggested above. We are in central east PA. I've tried to contact a luthier in Sciota, PA with no reply. One in Connecticut Averaged 5-6k for repairs. 3mo time. I will take pics of neck and areas mentioned. Thank you all for taking the time to share input...

Yes. Not a crack. Full solid piece of wood front and back. It was an ancient bass string.

A neighbor had a 1929 Novotny (not a flatback)in his garage for decades. I talked to him about my son (who plays and loves Jazz)because he was interested in learning upright bass. It's in rough shape, but I'm thinking maybe it can be restored. No idea what to offer neighbor for it or how much...