@PaulThePlug : I'm going on a natural oiled finish - I will show you.
@LeftyJ and @Bassassin : I can understand your point of view.
Personally I do not attach importance to the brand, the rarity or other sign of fame.
What interests me is the quality of the violin, the design and above all, the sound.
This is an exceptional bass and, in my opinion, it will be even more so without its yellow varnish full of hits which does not allow the woods to vibrate fully. I'm going to give it 6 or 7 coats of Danish Oil, I just think it's to respect the woods and its design.
The serial number is still visible. The logo ? I don't care.
I will show you the final result.