Altimira Bass Violin 3/4 Size, Pear-shaped, Flatback Model Made in Barcelona, Spain c. 1840 Top table is a four-piece plate of slab-cut fir Back table is a two-piece plate of slab-cut pearwood Ribs of matching pearwood to that of the back table Original scroll of pearwood with a plain grained maple neck graft Montavani style individual brass tuners Varnish is deep reddish brown This unusual design bass is truly one of a kind; large, robust, deep sound with exceptional projection, point and definition; excellent solo and orchestral characteristics. Fully restored to excellent condition by Samuel Kolstein & Son, Ltd. Overall body length: 39 7/8 in. Width at the upper bout: 18 3/8 in. Width at the center bout: 16 1/2 in. Width at the lower bout: 24 1/2 in. Mensure (string length): 39 7/8 in.
