Description

5B3481

Antonio Monzino Bass Violin
Modified 3/4,
Modified Violin cornered, flatback model
Made in Milan, Italy circa 1910

• Top table is a two-piece table of fine vertical grained spruce
• Back table is a two-piece table of slightly figured poplar
  
• Ribs of matching character poplar to that of the back table
  
• Scroll is original of plain grain maple with a moderately figured maple neck graft
  
• Individual brass Baker style tuning gears
  
• Varnish is a deep reddish-brown
• Bearing the original maker’s label within
• Excellent condition with a deep lush tonal quality with very impressive projection in all registers
• Overall body length: 43 in.
  
• Width at the upper bout: 20 1/2 in.
  
• Width at the center bout: 14 3/4 in.
  
• Width at the lower bout: 251/2 in.
  
• Measure (string length): 411/2 in.
  
• Kolstein padded cover included with purchase