Recent content by BenBoylan

Jake - you're completely correct about the provenance question. I'm new on TB and so appear to limited to two picture uploads. I could send a couple of other pics via e-mail.

I am considering purchasing a German bass whose identify is unclear. My luthier, who has worked on the bass, believes it is a 1920s Wilfer. The bass has carved top and sides and flat laminate back. Any insights or educated guesses would be appreciated. Please see pix. It is a very nice...

Thanks for the input, Eric. I will take those points into consideration and gather some more info to bring this more into focus for a decision.

I haven't any pics, other than mental ones. I'll look into that.

Hello, it's my first post on TalkBass. My bass repair guy has a (reportedly) 1920's carved 3/4 Wilfer on consignment which I'm considering purchasing (with some 'found money'). I've tried the instrument and it's delightful:). The owner is looking for $8k, and I would like to get it for somewhat...