Virginia's Thomas Wolf... Luthier...

I bought this bass from Carlos Henriquez in 2017. It was in pieces and had obviously been through some traumatic events, but it's almost finished... And I'm impressed with Thomas Wolf's work. We estimate that it was made around 1880. Here are some pictures of before and after...


This is where we are now...

 

I am surprised at the transformation... If anyone has any opinions on French or German, etc. please comment... I've heard from Mr. Wolf and Ken Smith...
I'm putting on Solo strings, Graphite endpin, and a new bridge...

 

Yes, he is... And he really is a miracle worker. He said getting it was a good deal... and it was, even with the money I’ve put in so far...

 

Thank you sir,
Mr. Wolf told me that he believes it’s French. I do find it interesting that it was in pieces when I got it. I’ll have to ask Henriquez if he knows anything else about it. I’m taking a chance that it will sound good. I took a leap of faith, but boy... It sure looks pretty now... I guess the top being in 3 pieces and off the body was a good thing. Since it costs some serious dough for luthiers to take it off.

 

Really?? Thank you for letting me know!

 

Umm... Could you post a link please?