Johannes Pressenda School Bass Violin3/4 Size, Violin Cornered, RoundbackMade in Turin, Italy c. 1816
Top table is a two-piece plate of fine vertical grained spruce
Back table is a two-piece plate of broad flamed Italian poplar
Ribs of matching poplar to that of the back table
Original scroll of plain grained poplar with a plain grained maple neck graft
Italian style individual brass tuning gears mounted on decorative brass plates
Varnish is deep brownish amber
This bass is a wonderful example of Pressenda influence Turin workmanship. Marvelous orchestral and solo capabilities; truly a first class, master level instrument.
Excellent condition
Overall body length: 44 1/4 in.
Width at the upper bout: 18 1/4 in.
Width at the center bout: 13 1/2 in.
Width at the lower bout: 25 3/4 in.
Mensure (string length): 41 1/4 in.
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