Morelli Bass

'Printed and Hand Written Label'

Andreas Morelli
Early 20th Century (ca.1900-1920)
Markneukirchen, Germany

Made in the Shop or Associated Shops of
Karl Herrmann or C.F.Pfretzschner III

After careful study and references of other Basses, I believe that C.F. Pfretzschner may have also supplied Basses for the Morelli brand as they also marketed instruments for export under the name G.A. Pfretzschner. The records show that G.A. 'only' made Bows as did most of the family then.

"Label Printed and Handwritten"

Artist Deluxe Model (hand written script)
Andreas Morelli (printed in script)
Handmade Reproduction (printed in script)
Antonio Stradivarius (hand written script)

Trade Mark Registered

*4-String, 7/8 Orchestral German Bass
Upper Bout: 20 3/4"	Belly Length: 45" (to be slightly reduced)
Center Bout: 15"	String Length: 43 7/8" (before Block cut)
Bottom Bout: 26 7/8"	Varnish: Golden Brown
Rib Depth: 8" (Upper Bout tapers from 8" to 6 1/2")
Top: 2-piece fine grained German Spruce, Quarter Sawn
Back: 2-piece Medium Figured German Maple
Ribs: Low Figured German Maple
Neck / Scroll: Medium Figured German Maple *( to be fitted with a Fingered 'C' Extension)
* Features: This nicely wooded 7/8 Bass is currently under a full restoration. It will also be slightly reduced to have about a 42 1/2 " string length and have a fingered Low 'C' Extension added instead of converting into a 5-String Double Bass as previously mentioned. A new Bass Bar, Bottom Block, Neck Block, and slight re-graduation of both the Top and Back are among some of the major jobs being performed to attain the maximum tonal and playabilty potential out of this old German Bass.