Tim Pharoah

Ron Mathewson upright basses - where are they? I am seeking information following Ron's death on 3rd December 2020. Any lead appreciated. Tim Pharoah

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Ron Mathewson (d December 2020) Does anyone have information as to what happened to the upright basses owned by the late and (very) great jazz player Ron Mathewson? He owned a German and a Gand. Would be grateful for any leads I could follow up. Thanks, Tim

Hello bass community, I'm new here, I play jazz, and have done since the mid 1960s, all styles. For the past 20 years mostly big bands in London. Pre Covid I was a regular member of 4 London based 16 piece bands, and an occasional player with 2 other bands. I'm missing it all terribly. I play a mid-19th century German 3/4 flat back (originally a 3 string). Not great, but does the job. Even better since care and attention at Laurence Dixon's Bass Place (Sam Wells did the job). I bought it for £12 in 1963! Amplified via full circle bridge pick-up and a Polytone amp. Looking forward to live gigs again... Tim