Vuillaume School Double Bass by Georges Mougenot, "luthier du Conservatorie Royal de Bruxelles" & *"luthier du Conservatorie Liege" (*labeled as) Succeeded the Shop of Nicolas Francois Vuillaume, |
Full bodied Vuillaume style modelling with masterful workmanship by Mougenot |
Vuillaume School Orchestral Double Bass ~ Flat Back | |
Upper Bout: 21 3/4" | Belly Length: 45" (Back over Button is 45 1/2") |
Center Bout: 15" | String Length: 42" |
Bottom Bout: 27" | Varnish: Golden Brown |
Rib Depth: 8" (Tapering slightly from the Middle Bout, then sharper from the Upper Bout to 6 3/8" at the Neck) | |
Top: Spruce | |
Back / Ribs: Lightly Figured Maple | |
Neck / Scroll: Maple, with Maple Neck Graft, original French Tuning Gears and Chromatic C-Extension. | |
Features: The Mougenot is a beautifully made Violin-grade classic Vuillaume model Bass with tone and power to match. This Bass is almost 100% original in the state it was made with the exception of a partially repaired lower Rib. This Bass lived in Belgium for most of its life until recently when brought over to the 'States in the early 1990s. Note: Fully restored by Jeff Bollbach in New York, 2010/11 with handmade chromatic low C-Extension. >> This Bass has been Sold << |
A Beautiful elongated French style Scroll of the highest order with handmade chromatic C-Extension by Jeff Bollbach, NY |
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