Description

Luigi Chiericato Bass Violin
Full cut 3/4 Size, Violin-cornered, Round-back Model
Made in Venice, Italy c. 1885

• The top is a five piece sectional plate ranging in grain from moderate slab cut fir to
  medium slab cut fir at the center section
• The back table is a two-piece slab cut willow with a sectioned wing at both the upper
  and lower right bouts
• Ribs of matching poplar to that of the back table
• The neck and scroll are original of plain grain poplar
• Individual brass tuning gears mounted on a brass plate
• Varnish is deep reddish brownish color

This is an extremely fine example of Chiericato workmanship. This fine Bass offers a lush
dark projecting quality of sound, even in all registers most dark lush quality of sound, with
great projection; even in all registers; fine orchestral or solo instrument

• Fully restored excellent condition
• Overall body length: 44 in.
• Width at the upper bout: bout  19 3/8 in.
• Width at the center bout: 13 ¾ in.
• Width at the lower bout: 26 3/8 in.
• Mensure (string length): 41 7/8 in.

Kolstein padded cover included with purchase