G.A. Pfretzschner Bass Violin 3/4 Size, Gamba-shaped, Round-back Model Made in Germany c. 1910 Top table is two-piece medium vertical grained spruce Back table is two-piece slightly flamed maple with decorative inlay Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table with maple outer moldings Scroll and neck are original of plain grained maple German brass plate tuners Varnish is deep reddish brown Tonal qualities: impressive sound with excellent depth and good projection; even in all registers Excellent condition; repair labels from DeLeon and Samuel Kolstein & Son, Ltd. Overall body length: 44 in. (111.8 cm.) Width at the upper bout: 20 1/2 in. (52.1 cm.) Width at the center bout: 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm.) Width at the lower bout: 26 in. (66 cm.) Mensure (string length): 42 5/8 in. (108.3 cm.)
