how to identify make of my DB??

[leftyhook]

So I have finally acquired a pre-loved acoustic upright which was presented to me by someone who received it from a late uncle. They know nothing about the make etc.

All parts working, body marked but intact...

Can't seem to find any reference to the make...all I can see inside the 'F' hole is a sticker saying "MADE IN HUNGARY"

How can I identify anything else about it?

help!

Thanks

[Bilbo]

POst a picture on Ken Smith's site. They know everything!

[Mr Bassman]

Let's see it then

[leftyhook]

it hasn't had much TLC, but no cracks/splits.

any ideas what it is? as I say, "made in Hungary" is all I can see

Edited May 21, 2012 by leftyhook

[fatgoogle]

The Tuners look to be exactly the same as on mine, which is a pretty old Romanian bass made by a company called Hora. Mines a much darker color though. Dont know if this is any help.

Edited May 21, 2012 by fatgoogle

[Mr Bassman]

Is it carved wood front & ply back (flat or swell back)?

The neck looks like a nice piece of maple in the reflection

Edited May 21, 2012 by Mr Bassman

[leftyhook]

I am picking it up tomorrow, can't remember if it is flat or swelled...Will post comments tomorrow.

TBH I want to sell it to buy an EUB...


so would be good to get some kind of price on it
thanks

[thisnameistaken]

If you don't come up with any specific details then I reckon you could expect to see up to £500 for an all-ply 3/4 in playable condition with no structural issues or buzzes. If it has a carved top it will be worth more. If it actually sounds nice it could be worth even more!

[leftyhook]

[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1337633390' post='1663308']
If you don't come up with any specific details then I reckon you could expect to see up to £500 for an all-ply 3/4 in playable condition with no structural issues or buzzes. If it has a carved top it will be worth more. If it actually sounds nice it could be worth even more!
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er.....interesting....but I know nothing about these things! carved top...? all-ply..? I think it needs to go my local guitar luthier to at least identify what it is made of.
Until tomorrow - thanks

[Mr Bassman]

Just have a close look at the edges, especially where there is wear or damage.

From the photos the front looks like the front might be carved from several pieces, the back looks like ply when zooming in on picture 3

Edited May 21, 2012 by Mr Bassman

[leftyhook]

[quote name='Mr Bassman' timestamp='1337639521' post='1663457']
Just have a close look at the edges, especially where there is wear or damage.

From the photos the front looks like the front might be carved from several pieces, the back looks like ply when zooming in on picture 3
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you obviously know your stuff Mr Bassman! I will get more precise picture uploaded tomorrow

[lettsguitars]

Looks like it was definately made in Hungary and is not actually a bass, but a really big violin.

[TPJ]

[quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1337644446' post='1663506']
Looks like it was definately made in Hungary and is not actually a bass, but a really big violin.
[/quote]

They must have giants in Hungary...

[lettsguitars]

[quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1337673665' post='1663625']
They must have giants in Hungary...
[/quote]
Hungry giants

[TPJ]

*wipes tea from desk*

[lettsguitars]

[quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1337676054' post='1663650']
*wipes tea from desk*
[/quote]and you can use that for your next band name if you wish.

[leftyhook]

Actually my band is named Hungry Giants..... gerroff!

[PaulKing]

I'd go for Boosey and Hawkes Golden Strad, 1960s Hungarian import, solid front, ply back and sides.
Squat shape, f-holes close together, C-bout with sloping lower corner.. quite distinct. Let me see ... does it look like this?



Yes I think it does.

Quite common, very good tone for a student bass. Thick chunky neck, small size, lightweight, good tone.
Nice budget bass. With top in good condition, no splits .... £5-800?

Edited May 22, 2012 by PaulKing