Gagnon 5-String Amati Copy Bass Violin

Description

Gagnon 5-String Amati Copy Bass Violin
Full-cut 7/8 Size, Violin-cornered, Round-back Model
Made by Eldie Urbano in the Philippines, c. 1998

Bears maker’s label within
Top table is two-piece quarter-sawn calantas
Back table is two-piece modified slab-cut calantas
Ribs of matching calantas to that of the back table with ebony inserts at the neck block
Original scroll of plain grained calantas with a moderately flamed maple neck graft
Individual Baker-style brass tuners
Varnish is deep brownish amber; antiqued
Tonal qualities: extremely broad range throughout the 5-string setup; even, open, projecting sound; extraordinary orchestral instrument
Mint condition
Overall body length: 45 3/4 in. (116.2 cm.)
Width at the upper bout: 21 in. (53.3 cm.)
Width at the center bout: 15 3/8 in. (39 cm.)
Width at the lower bout: 27 3/4 in. (70.5 cm.)
Mensure (string length): 42 in. (106.7 cm.)
Kolstein padded cover included with purchase