Gabriel Jacquet Bass Violin

4B3371 Gabriel Jacquet Bass Violin Modified 7/8th Size, Gamba Shaped, Flatback Model Made in Mirecourt, France c. 1870

• Top table is a two-piece plate of medium to wide grained spruce
• Back table is a two-piece plate of slight figured maple
• Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table
• Scroll and neck are original of plain grained maple. The bass presently has a Low C-string extension.
• Gears are French Amber knobbed individual tuning gears.
• Varnish is an amber brown color
• Excellent condition
• This is a fine example of Jacquet workmanship. The bass has fine orchestral and equally fine jazz qualities. An extremely impressive bass.
• Overall body length: 44 3/4 in.
• Width at the upper bout: 20 1/2 in.
• Width at the center bout: 15 1/4 in.
• Width at the lower bout: 25 3/4 in.
• Mensure (string length): 41 3/4 in.