Giovanni Baptista Grancino Bass Violin

Description

Giovanni Baptista Grancino Bass Violin
7/8 Size, Violin-cornered, Flatback
Made in Milan, Italy c. 1670

Top table is a five-piece plate of spruce with the grain ranging from wide to narrow
Back table is a two-piece plate of Italian poplar
Ribs of matching poplar to that of the back table
Scroll is of slightly figured maple with a moderately flamed maple neck graft
Individual knobbed tuning gears
Varnish is light reddish brown with amber hues
One of the finest examples of the elder Giovanni Baptista Grancino workmanship. Exceptional tonal qualities. An exquisite bass aesthetically. Must be seen and played.
Excellent condition
Overall body length: 44 1/16 in.
Width at the upper bout: 19 5/16 in.
Width at the center bout: 13 1/8 in.
Width at the lower bout: 24 9/16 in.
Mensure (string length): 41 7/8 in.
Kolstein padded cover included with purchase