Kolstein Nardelli Model Bass Violin

Description

Kolstein Nardelli Model Bass Violin
3/4 Size, Violin-cornered, Round-back Model
Made in the shop of Kolstein & Son, USA c. 2001

Top table is a two-piece plate of medium vertical grained spruce
Back table is a two-piece plate of slightly flamed maple
Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table
Scroll and neck are original of slightly flamed maple
Individual brass Rococo tuning gears
Varnish is deep reddish brown; antiqued
This bass has a deep, lush projecting sound with “Old World” characteristics; even in all registers; excellent solo or orchestral instrument.
Mint condition
Overall body length: 45 1/2 in.
Width at the upper bout: 19 1/4 in.
Width at the center bout: 13 3/8 in.
Width at the lower bout: 25 1/4 in.
Mensure (string length): 42 in.