Kolstein Shop Bass Violin3/4 Size, Gamba Shaped, Round BackMade within the shop of Samuel Kolstein & Son, Ltd. c. 2003
Top table is a two-piece plate of medium vertical grained spruce
Back table is a two-piece plate of moderately figured maple
Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table with outer moldings adjoining the top and back tables
Scroll and neck are original of slightly figured maple
Brass German plate tuning gears
Varnish is deep reddish brown
These basse is a previously made Kolstein shop bass that, although, just completed, has been stored in the extensive Kolstein archive of basses for well over 35 years. This may be a contemporary bass, but has a true aged appearance and tonal qualities to match at a most affordable price.
