Giovanni Baptista Grancino Bass Violin 7/8 Size, Violin-cornered, Flatback Made in Milan, Italy c. 1670 Top table is a five-piece plate of spruce with the grain ranging from wide to narrow Back table is a two-piece plate of Italian poplar Ribs of matching poplar to that of the back table Scroll is of slightly figured maple with a moderately flamed maple neck graft Individual knobbed tuning gears Varnish is light reddish brown with amber hues One of the finest examples of the elder Giovanni Baptista Grancino workmanship. Exceptional tonal qualities. An exquisite bass aesthetically. Must be seen and played. Excellent condition Overall body length: 44 1/16 in. Width at the upper bout: 19 5/16 in. Width at the center bout: 13 1/8 in. Width at the lower bout: 24 9/16 in. Mensure (string length): 41 7/8 in. Kolstein padded cover included with purchase
