Romeo Gabute Maggini Model Bass Violin

Description

Romeo Gabute Maggini Model Bass Violin
Italian workmanship from the shop of Italiano Luthie
7/8 Size; Violin Cornered; Roundback Model
Made in the Philippines, c. 1998

Violin model after the style of Paolo Maggini
Top table is a two-piece plate of quarter sawn calantas
Back table is a two-piece plate of quarter sawn calantas
Ribs of matching character wood to that of the back table
Original scroll of plain grain calantas with a moderately flamed maple neck graft
The gears are individual rococo brass tuning gears
Varnish is deep reddish brown
This fine example of modern style Italian workmanship captures the aesthetic and tonal qualities of the master maker Paolo Maggini with a wonderful rich deep arco and pizzacatto quality
Mint condition
Overall body length: 44 1/2 in.
Width at the upper bout: 20 7/8 in.
Width at the center bout: 15 3/8 in.
Width at the lower bout: 26 3/8 in.
Mensure (string length): 41 7/8 in.