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Kolstein Music

James Cole Bass Violin

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SKU: b2590

James Cole Bass Violin Made in Manchester, England c. 1855

  • Top table is a two-piece plate of medium grained English pine
  • Back table is a two-piece plate of broad flamed English maple
  • Ribs of matching English maple to that of the back table
  • Original scroll of of slight figured maple with a moderately flamed maple neck graft
  • Brass tuners mounted on decorative brass plates
  • Varnish is deep reddish brown with amber hues
  • Instrument is branded below the neck block button. This is truly one of the finest examples of Cole workmanship. A masterful bass of the highest quality.
  • Excellent condition
  • Overall body length: 43 in.
  • Width at the upper bout: 21 in.
  • Width at the center bout: 15 in.
  • Width at the lower bout: 27 in.
  • Mensure (string length): 41 1/4 in.

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