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

7/8 Orchestral German Bass w/Fingered Ext.
Upper Bout: 20 3/4"	Belly Length: 44 1/4"
Center Bout: 15"	String Length: 42 3/8"
Bottom Bout: 26 7/8"	Varnish: Golden Brown
Rib Depth: 8" (Upper Bout tapers from 8" to 6 1/4")
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 w/ Ebony Fingered 'C' Extension and Krutz Gears
Features: This nicely wooded 7/8 Bass has just been fully restored by Arnold Schnitzer (AES), NY. The Neck Block area was also slightly reduced to shorten the string length. An Ebony Fingered Low 'C' Extension was also added during the restoration. A new Bass Bar, Bottom Block, Neck Block, and re-graduation of both the Top and Back were among some of the major jobs performed to attain the maximum tonal and playability of this old Bass. It also has a Graphite Bar inlaid in the Neck under the Fingerboard. This Bass has been Sold.

Beautiful etched early 20th Century German Plates recently re-polished and lacquered. New Krutz Gears were just added as well to make this a top notch working Bass. An Ebony Fingered Extension was also added during the recent Restoration.