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    Double Bass Unknown maker of 3/4 double bass?

    Hello, I found this for sale locally but the seller claims to not know the maker...strange huh? Anyone know if this is a good deal for $500? It looks like the sides of the fretboard are chewed up a bit. Thoughts? Email me ASAP at lougheryg at yahoo because seller is packing out on Wednesday...
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    Double Bass 1973 Conrad Götz Model 553

    Hello again, I just read on a bluegrass website (banjohangout.org) that plywood basses are better for pizzicato versus solid piece tops, especially bluegrass. Never heard that before...any argument here either way?
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    Double Bass 1973 Conrad Götz Model 553

    I am going to visit the seller on Sunday, what should I look for and what photos should I take to post? I am military in Germany, and the bass is 10 minutes away from Ramstein Air Force Base. Stay posted and keep giving me advice, thanks !
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    Double Bass 1973 Conrad Götz Model 553

    "1973 Conrad Götz Bass Model 553, 3/4. The solid spruce top is well selected and fully aged, air dried, completely hand-carved and -graduated. Top of well selected solid spruce, fully aged and air dried, hand-carved and -graduated. The slightly flamed, solid maple back is arched and graduated by...
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    Double Bass 1973 Conrad Götz Model 553

    Howdy all, thoughts on this bass? Seller wants $2300. Thank you, George
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