Giuseppi Marconcini Bass Violin

Description

Giuseppi Marconcini Bass Violin
7/8 Size, Violin cornered, Round back
Made in Ferrara, Italy c. 1799

Top table is a four-piece plate of fir ranging in grain from medium at the front to wide at the outer flanks
Back table is a two-piece plate of slab-cut willow
Ribs of matching willow to that of the back table
Scroll and neck are original of moderately flamed maple
Individual tuning gears
Varnish is deep brownish red
Excellent condition
Overall body length: 44 1/2 in.
Width at the upper bout: 19 in.
Width at the center bout: 15 in.
Width at the lower bout: 26 in.
Mensure (string length): 41 1/2 in.