kodiakblair Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 Can't believe one of these is on eBay. Paul's Grandson must be stony broke If you don't know the Tutmarc Bass Fiddle story here's a link but bottom line is Paul Tutmarc invented the electric bass decades before St Leo http://www.vintageguitar.com/1782/audiovox-736/ eBay link https://www.ebay.com/itm/232677254563?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 2 Quote
AndyTravis Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 That’s it - Wastwood will be making a version soon 😂 Quote
kodiakblair Posted February 24, 2018 Author Posted February 24, 2018 This piece by Paul Jr is a better piece on the Tutmarc bass and even includes the early adverts. http://tutmarc.tripod.com/paultutmarc.html Couple of TB links (beware contains Fender fanboi butthurt comments) https://www.talkbass.com/threads/tutmarc-audiovox-model-736-where-are-they.857878/ https://www.talkbass.com/threads/why-is-leo-fender-and-not-paul-tutmarc-considered-the-father-of-the-bass-guitar.1231497/ Quote
kodiakblair Posted February 25, 2018 Author Posted February 25, 2018 4 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Amazing new info to me... Cheers.. I've only been aware of it a few years myself Mick. Given America's love of creation myths I'm not surprised Quote
Bassassin Posted February 25, 2018 Posted February 25, 2018 That's genuinely, properly remarkable to see one of these turn up. Don't think I've ever seen decent , detailed pics before either. Can't help thinking Tutmarc Jr would be better off selling it in a proper auction or offering it to genuine collectors rather than through the Fleabay meatmarket. Quote
kodiakblair Posted February 25, 2018 Author Posted February 25, 2018 I totally agree @Bassassin,would have thought he'd have tried Gruhn's in Nashville. Must really need cash in a hurry, he joined the US site on Friday to give the heads up then posted the link next day. All seems rather rushed. Quote
Dan Dare Posted February 27, 2018 Posted February 27, 2018 On 25/02/2018 at 14:44, kodiakblair said: I totally agree @Bassassin,would have thought he'd have tried Gruhn's in Nashville. Must really need cash in a hurry, he joined the US site on Friday to give the heads up then posted the link next day. All seems rather rushed. If it's genuine, he'll probably do better selling on the 'Bay than to Gruhn. Quote
Happy Jack Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 Is it actually his to sell? The way the listing reads, it seems that he's listed it on behalf of someone else. Quote
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