William Lewis & Son (WLB49L1CFH) "Exeter" 1/4 Size Student Model Double Bass

With a legacy in craftsmanship dating back to 1874, William Lewis & Sons is one of the oldest string instrument brands still in production. 

William Lewis & Son is one of the oldest stringed instrument brands still in production.  The fine violinist, William Lewis was born in Devonshire, England in 1837 and moved to the US in 1850 residing near Bellevue, Ohio.  Lewis was a violin prodigy performing concerts at only 8 years old. In 1862, he moved to Chicago,formed the Chicago Music Company with new partners Newell and Gibbs. Located in the heart of the Chicago business district, players from the finest symphony orchestras in the world would often visit Lewis' shop to have their own instruments appraised or serviced. Amati, Guarneri, and Stradivarius instruments were commonly in inventory.

William later renamed the business Wm. Lewis Company in 1886 and then eventually to Wm. Lewis & Son in 1896. Fred Lewis succeeded his father as president of the company.  In 1995, the 121 year old string maker was purchased by Selmer. His mission is carried on today in the newest models that augment the existing William Lewis & Son string instrument collection.

FEATURES:

• 1/4 Student Double Bass 
• Exeter Double Bass
• Fully Laminated Top, Back & Sides.
• Ebony Fingerboard & Tailpiece 
• European Machine Heads 
• W.Lewis Case
• Fiberglass French Bow 
• Lacquer Varnish

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