leftyhook Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 POst a picture on Ken Smith's site. They know everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Let's see it then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatgoogle Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 [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! [/quote] 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 [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 [/quote] you obviously know your stuff Mr Bassman! I will get more precise picture uploaded tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Looks like it was definately made in Hungary and is not actually a bass, but a really big violin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 [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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 [quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1337673665' post='1663625'] They must have giants in Hungary... [/quote] Hungry giants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 *wipes tea from desk* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 [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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Actually my band is named Hungry Giants..... gerroff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulKing Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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