I recently acquired a 3/4 plywood West German Shop Bass-- (actually you might say I rescued it from a dirty old flea market out in the middle of the prairie).
At any rate, it looks very similar to a German plywood Anton Shroetter that I owned years ago...a solid ply with some nice features like the ebony linings on both sides of the neck block. Beautiful large scroll with nickel half-plates. The label inside says "Franz Andreas Mittenwald" and beneath that in small print is the typical "made in W. Germany, U.S. Zone" statement that is seen on these import labels. I don't need another instrument, but will have it cleaned up and a new bridge and some other issues corrected and sell it. I need to get a sense of value. And will be grateful for any information on the Andreas label, background, etc.
At any rate, it looks very similar to a German plywood Anton Shroetter that I owned years ago...a solid ply with some nice features like the ebony linings on both sides of the neck block. Beautiful large scroll with nickel half-plates. The label inside says "Franz Andreas Mittenwald" and beneath that in small print is the typical "made in W. Germany, U.S. Zone" statement that is seen on these import labels. I don't need another instrument, but will have it cleaned up and a new bridge and some other issues corrected and sell it. I need to get a sense of value. And will be grateful for any information on the Andreas label, background, etc.
