Recent content by Greg Sheldon

Just noticed one for sale at David Gage's shop. They have it written up as Canadian 1930's. "Maker: Wilfer Origin: Canadian Catalog ID: 154 Age (approx.): 77 years Size: 7/8 Condition: Good Accessories: Mooradian Cover Synopsis: The first 5-String made my Emmanuelle Wilfer in Toronto. he made...

It's been a long time since I was in on a discussion like this, but I remember Monahan was certain the George Heinl bass was the oldest Canadian bass. It's currently owned by Pat McPhail in Toronto. Not sure of the year, but 1950's would be a good guess.

Vancouver audition is over, any word? I'll take a crazy guess - they're going international right?? Anybody know??

Thanks for the replies! As I mentioned, I did speak with a helpful cargo person who took the dimensions and assured me it could fit, I just needed confirmation for my own piece of mind. Glad to know people have actually fit a flight case on a Dash-8! Now, whether or not they will let me (or...

Greetings. I have some flying coming up, and it looks like part of it will be on a Dash-8 Prop plane. I've spoken to, and given measurements to a cargo person over the phone, and he tells me it is possible - I quite frankly just can't imagine it. Obviously, if I find out last minute it won't...

Greetings. I might be interested in the Contra. Please email directly. [email protected] Cheers! Greg

Years ago I had a '72 Volkswagon Camper Van. Gas milage, safety & reliability were all a joke, but I loved it! Best part was, with the roof popped up, I could use the sink as a stool and PRACTICE in the van! Those were the days... Greg