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Kolstein Music

David Dearborn Bass Violin

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SKU: B2312

David Dearborn Bass Violin Made in Deerfield, MA c. 1830 7/8 Size, Gamba Shaped, Flat Back

  • Top table is a two-piece plate of wide vertical grained fir
  • Back table is a two-piece plate of broad figured maple
  • Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table
  • Original scroll of of plain grained maple with a moderately flamed maple neck graft
  • Original tuning gears mounted on brass plates
  • Varnish is deep brownish amber
  • This extraordinary example of Dearborn workmanship is not only quite rare , but a spectacular sounding bass violin with great tonal qualities for both orchestral and jazz use
  • Excellent condition
  • Overall body length: 45 1/2 in.
  • Width at the upper bout: 22 5/8 in.
  • Width at the center bout: 17 1/8 in.
  • Width at the lower bout: 27 1/4 in.
  • Mensure (string length): 41 1/2 in.
  • Kolstein padded cover included with purchase

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