Johannes Danielli Bass Violin

Description

Johannes Danielli Bass Violin
7/8 Size, Violin Cornered, Flat Back Model
Made in Padua, Italy c. 1760

Top table is a two-piece plate of medium vertical grained fir
Back table is a two-piece plate of slab-cut willow
Ribs of matching willow to that of the back table
Original scroll with an extra volute of plain grained pearwood with a moderately flamed maple neck graft
Individual brass tunning gears mounted on decorative brass plates
Varnish is deep reddish brown
This is a wonderful example of Danielli’s workmanship. It is one of the finest orchestral basses; great sonority, depth of sound, and tonal projection.
Excellent condition
Overall body length: 45 in.
Width at the upper bout: 19 3/4 in.
Width at the center bout: 14 3/4 in.
Width at the lower bout: 26 3/4 in.
Mensure (string length): 41 3/4 in.