I think this is the appropriate location for this question.
I wrote in the French section of "This Old Bass:" "French? German?
Here are some photos of my bass:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32223245@N00/
It was called French school when I bought it from World of Strings but later described as German when they appraised it. No label or other markings that we could see inside. They guess 100-150 years old. It has been refinished. Slightly smaller than average 3/4 (I don't have the measurements handy - will add 'em later). Eb neck. I'm very happy with the sound and feel.
Anyway, I thought I'd see what the collective here can add to my knowledge of this particular instrument..."
Ken determined this was definitely not a French or French school bass but likely German or Czech. See
http://smithbassforums.com/showthread.php?p=947#post947 for his full comments. So, I am reposting here.
The measurements (from the appraisal by Jon Peterson) are:
upper bout: 63.1cm
center bout: 37.3cm
lower bout: 105.8cm
mensur: 104.1
I can also add that the top is spruce, the back and ribs are maple, and the neck is sycamore.
Thanks for your input!
