Description

English Boosey & Hawkes Grand Panormo Bass Violin

7/8 size, violin cornered, round back model

Made by Hawkes & Sons in London, England circa 1906

Top table is a two-piece sectional plate of fine vertical grained spruce.

Back table is a two-piece sectional plate of moderately flamed maple. Back had a broken H
inlay pattern below neckblock button.

The ribs are of matching character to that of the back table.

The scroll is original of flamed maple with a broad flamed maple neck graft

Gears are brass tuners with brass plates inscribed: Hawks & Son-London

Varnish is a deep brownish amber

The instrument is set up with a fingered extension

The tonal quality of the instrument is that it has a powerful projection in orchestral and
jazz playing. It is most impressive is all qualities.

• Overall Body Length 45-3/8”
• Width Across the Upper Bout 22”
• Width Across the Center Bout 15-3/4”
• Width Across the Lower Bout 26-1/2”
• Mensure 41- ½”