Guiseppi Tarantino Bass Violin

Description

Guiseppi Tarantino Bass Violin
Modified 7/8 Size, Violin Cornered, Flatback Model
Made in Naples, Italy c. 1890

Top table is a four-piece plate of medium vertical grained spruce
Back table is a two-piece plate of moderately figured poplar with traditional Tarantino decorative inlay below the neck block button
Ribs of matching poplar to that of the back table
Scroll and neck are original of slightly figured poplar and were made by Raphael Tarantino (Guiseppi’s son)
Individual brass Baker-style tuning gears
Varnish is deep reddish amber
This instrument is one of the nicest examples of Guiseppi Tarantino’s craftsmanship; extremely strong projection; great depth of tone; even in all registers; fine caliber orchestral or solo bass
Fully restored to excellent condition
Overall body length: 43 3/4 in.
Width at the upper bout: 19 1/2 in.
Width at the center bout: 15 1/8 in.
Width at the lower bout: 25 1/8 in.
Mensure (string length): 42 in.