Topic: Lawrence Lamay info
Posted by gawss at 04/09/11 09:40:17
I am wondering about the background of Lawrence Lamay. When did he start making basses and where did he reside and work other than Kentucky? I have heard that he was self taught.
Did he make any basses before 1950?
Thanks!
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harmon - 16/10/11 18:40:59
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His first bass was made for me in 1967. He was then living in Madison, Wisconsin where he had a string instrument repair shop. He was born in Kentucky and eventually moved back there with his wife. He was indeed self taught and had a special gift as a woodcarver. He worked his knife as a virtuoso player works his bow. I always loved to watch him work.
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gawss - 12/05/12 09:55:41
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Thank you for your reply, sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I am doing a document on North American bass makers, and this is very helpful.
Thanks again,
Garry Wasserman
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