Tyrolean Bass Violin

Description

Tyrolean Bass Violin
3/4 Size, Gamba Shaped, Flat Back
Made c. 19th Century

Top table is a two-piece plate of spruce ranging in grain from broad in the outer flanks to fine at the center joint
Back table is a two-piece plate of slightly figured maple
Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table
Original scroll of plain grained maple with a moderately flamed maple neck graft
German plate tuning gears
Varnish is brownish amber
Excellent condition
Overall body length: 42 1/4 in.
Width at the upper bout: 20 1/2 in.
Width at the center bout: 14 in.
Width at the lower bout: 24 3/4 in.
Mensure (string length): 41 1/2 in.