1965 Meazzi Hollywood bass

$795.00

  • Year: 1965 (Circa)
  • Manufacturer: Meazzi
  • Model: Hollywood bass
  • Case: Soft
  • Color: sunburst
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Description: . aVERY rare piece. extra short scale 26 1/2" plays and sounds great . so light , a pleasure to play and all original. here's some net info: Meazzi at one time was one of the most popular labels of musical instruments in Italy, set in Milan rather than in the Castelfidardo area like the Eko & Co. It produced also drums and distributed a range of imported brands until few years ago. The production of the Meazzi Brothers can be divided in four major phases * The production in Sicily after WW2 of musical instruments with a Framez brand. Meazzi Brothers = FRAtelli MEaZzi * Meeting Wandré Pioli (1957?) and the beginning of the production of guitars and double basses like Framez and Meazzi, with and without Wandrè. From 1961 Wandrè starts producing and distributing in partnership with Athos Davoli * 1962 - guitars by Panati in Stradella (PV) * 1963 - 1969 Hollywood serie. Like many Italian producers stood out for creativity and innovation realizing various models with active electronics and unusual shapes. Luciano remembers in particular the quick silver switch of the active circuits that switched the guitar on when put in the correct position for playing. . In excellent cond. a few small dings touched up, otherwise perfect. info , please visit www.diamondstrings.com or call bruce at 585-424-3369 [ the #5 photo in ' tanburst' photo is included only for reference.]