Altimira Bass Violin

Description

Altimira Bass Violin
3/4 Size, Pear-shaped, Flatback Model
Made in Barcelona, Spain c. 1840

Top table is a four-piece plate of slab-cut fir
Back table is a two-piece plate of slab-cut pearwood
Ribs of matching pearwood to that of the back table
Original scroll of pearwood with a plain grained maple neck graft
Montavani style individual brass tuners
Varnish is deep reddish brown
This unusual design bass is truly one of a kind; large, robust, deep sound with exceptional projection, point and definition; excellent solo and orchestral characteristics.
Fully restored to excellent condition by Samuel Kolstein & Son, Ltd.
Overall body length: 39 7/8 in.
Width at the upper bout: 18 3/8 in.
Width at the center bout: 16 1/2 in.
Width at the lower bout: 24 1/2 in.
Mensure (string length): 39 7/8 in.