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Abraham Prescott Bass Violin, modified 7/8 size, gamba shaped flatback model
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Abraham Prescott Bass Violin, modified 7/8 size, gamba shaped flatback model
Top table is 4-piece sectional plate of fine vertical grained fir.
Back table is 2 piece plate of broad flamed maple
Ribs are of matching character maple to that of the back table
Neck and scroll are original of moderately flamed maple.
Gears are Baker brass English tuners mounted on decorative brass plates installed at a later
period.
The varnish is in excellent condition, most original with a deep brownish amber color, typical
of Prescott Workmanshipl.
Instrument is in excellent condition and is a magnificent orchestral bass with great projection.
OBL 43-7/8"
UB 21-3/4"
CB 15-7/8" :
LB 26-5/8"
String Length 41-7/8"
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is in our opinion, the work of Giulio Degani, made in Venice, Italy, circa 1910, and is so labeled within.
The instrument is a full size violin. The top table is a two-piece plate of fine vertical grain spruce. The back table is a two-piece plate of moderately flamed maple slightly descending from the center joint. The ribs are of matching character to that of the back table. The neck and scroll are originall of slightly figured maple. The color of the varnish is a deep reddish brown. The instrument is in mint condition.
OBL: 356 mm
UB: 165 mm
CB: 117 mm
LB: 210 mm
