Recent content by MaryShappee

Hi, there are the numbers 917 near the end pin. This bass belongs to the shriner band in albq. NM. It was used in the big band for quite a number of years,, but has been untouched for even more. Seems like such a waste. It will be looking for a new home soon. mary

Hi, I would say that the color of the bass is mahogany,, it is etched at the top on a gold plate and says epiphone inc. kalamazoo mich. B-5 In the inside cavity there is a paper that says bass violin, b-5s , 917. (sorry Im a trombonist,, Im not sure of the verbage for a bass) There is a bit of...

Good morning,,, I ran across your bass web site and wanted to see if I could get some info on a bass that I have. It is a epiphone b-5 model 917. It seems to be in really good condition. After poking around in the site,, I thought you might be interested in the lower model #. Mary