Markneukirchen Bass Violin

Description

Markneukirchen Bass Violin
Small 3/4 Size, Gamba Shaped, Flat Back Model
Made in Germany c. 1850

Top table is a two-piece plate of medium vertical grained spruce
Back table is a two-piece plate of moderately flamed maple
Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table
Original scroll of plain grained maple with a moderately flamed maple neck graft
Roccoco style tuners mounted on brass plates
Varnish is deep reddish brown with amber hues
Excellent condition
Overall body length: 40 in.
Width at the upper bout: 18 3/4 in.
Width at the center bout: 13 1/4 in.
Width at the lower bout: 23 3/4 in.
Mensure (string length): 40 in.