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19th Century Italian Bass Orchestra/Solo Model |
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| 3/4 Italian Double Bass ~ Orchestra/Solo | |
| Upper Bout: 19" | Belly Length: 45 1/4" Top, 46 1/2" Back (to top of Button) |
| Center Bout: 14" | String Length: 42 1/8" |
| Bottom Bout: 26" | Varnish: Golden Brown |
| Rib Depth: 7 1/8" (6 1/8" at Neck) | |
| Top: Six Piece Italian Fir | |
| Back: One Piece Italian Walnut | |
| Ribs: Italian Walnut | |
| Neck / Scroll: Flamed Poplar | |
Features: An Italian Bass from the 19th Century in its original form made for both Solo and Orchestra playing. The Double Purfling a clear tribute to Maggini while the shape of the bouts reminds one of the Bottessini Testore. A well thought out model indeed. Note: This Bass belongs to a Veteran Professional Bassist who has graciously allowed us to photograph, measure and display his beautiful Bass within our Double Bass Pages. This Bass plays like a dream with that sweet classic Italian sound these Basses are known for. Truly a great classic instrument. This Bass is not currently for sale! |
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| Beautifully Proportioned Scroll/Pegbox |
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| A Classic Italian Model from the 19th Century |
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| Well cut FFs inside the skilfully inlaid Double Purfling |
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| A Personalized design of some kind under the Double Purfled Button |
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High grade Purfling work displayed here by this fine Italian maker |
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