Kolstein Music

Bernardus Calcanius Bass Violin

Name: Bernardus Calcanius Bass Violin
Brand: Kolstein Music
SKU: b2571
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Bernardus Calcanius Bass Violin 7/8 Size, Violin Cornered, Round Back Made in Genoa, Italy c. 1749

Top table is a six-piece plate of slab-cut fir
Back table is a two-piece plate of modified slab-cut poplar
Ribs of matching poplar to that of the back table
Original scroll of poplar with a plain grained maple neck graft
Individual brass tuners mounted on decorative brass plates
Varnish is deep brownish amber
This bass is a magnificent example of Calcanius workmanship and is truly one of the most masterful instruments.
Excellent condition
Overall body length: 45 in.
Width at the upper bout: 21 in.
Width at the center bout: 16 in.
Width at the lower bout: 27 in.
Mensure (string length): 41 5/8 in.
Kolstein padded cover included with purchase