Kolstein Music

English 19th Century Bass Violin

Name: English 19th Century Bass Violin
Brand: Kolstein Music
SKU: b1648
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19th Century English Bass Violin Modified 7/8 Size, Violin-cornered, Round-back Model Made in England c. 1850

Top table is a two-piece plate of fine vertical grained spruce
Back table is a two-piece plate of soft English maple
Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table with maple outer moldings adjoining the top and back tables
Scroll and neck are original of moderately flamed maple
Baker style tuning gears mounted on decorative brass plates
Varnish is deep reddish brown
This bass has a dark, lush sound with strong projection even in all registers; excellent solo and orchestral capabilities
Fully restored to excellent condition by Kolstein & Son, Ltd.
Overall body length: 43 1/2 in.
Width at the upper bout: 20 1/2 in.
Width at the center bout: 14 1/2 in.
Width at the lower bout: 25 1/4 in.
Mensure (string length): 42 in.