Czech Flatback 3/4

(labeled "made in Czechoslovakia")

Bohemia, c. 1920


Turn of the century design combining the angled flatback and gamba design

A Classic Czech 3/4 Jazz/Orchestral Double Bass 
Upper Bout: 20 5/8" Belly Length: 43 1/2"
Center Bout:14 3/4" String Length: 41 3/4"  
Bottom Bout: 25 1/2" Varnish: Golden Brown
Rib Depth: 7 3/4" (6" at Neck)
Top: Spruce, fine grained
Back: Maple
Ribs: Maple
Neck / Scroll: Maple (original)

Features: A classic style early 20th century 3/4 model Czech Bass with a beautiful and powerful sound suited for almost any style of playing.

Note: Although this bass has been repaired professionally in the past, the condition of this bass is sound despite it's cosmetics. The peg box shows evidence of originally having hat peg gears.


Ideal 3/4 size playing proportions


The Bass originally had Hat Peg type gears but have since been replaced

 

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