Double Bass Any thoughts on a Gibson bass?

[NormM]

I just got an old bass, in rough shape, made by Gibson in Kalamazoo, MI, according to the label. Model B-125-841. Does anyone have any knowledge of these basses? Any idea of how to date?

 

[Ike Harris]

I've run across a few of these. Here are a couple of threads on the subject:


http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31501&highlight=gibson

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396452&highlight=gibson

 

[NormM]

Thanks - hard to tell how old this one might be. I may try to have someone look at it, and I'll see if I can get some pics up.

 

[MollyKay]

This is one of the few I have ever seen...

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http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j...1941 Gibson/?action=view&current=b4435366.pbw

This bass sold a few months ago on ebay for $3800

 

[NormM]

That's a good reference. Thanks, MollyKay.

One thing that I wonder if is common at all with these is that it has position indicators (dots) on the edge of the fingerboard. It's in fairly rough shape, and I think the top was refinished some time ago and is missing the pinstripes. It needs strings badly, so it's hard to get a read on the sound. Hopefully soon I can clean it up a bit and get some strings on it and see what we have.