Description
Hoyer 5 String German Bass Violin
7/8 Size, Gamba Cornered, Roundback Model
Made in Germany c. 1901
- Top table is a two-piece plate of medium vertical grained spruce
- Back table is a two-piece plate of moderately flamed maple with the Hoyer crest burnt into the back table below the neckblock button
- Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table
- Original scroll of moderately figured maple
- Gears are of 5-string configuration and are German plate tuning gears
- Varnish is deep brownish color with amber hues
- This bass is one of the most magnificent orchestal basses with amazing depth and projection. This bass bears the maker’s orignal label within.
- Fully restored to excellent condition
- Overall body length: 45-5/8 in.
- Width at the upper bout: 21-1/8 in.
- Width at the center bout: 15-3/8 in.
- Width at the lower bout: 28-1/4 in.
- Mensure 41-7/8 in.
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