Bernardus Calcanius Bass Violin

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Bernardus Calcanius Bass Violin 7/8 Size, Violin Cornered, Round Back Made in Genoa, Italy c. 1749 Top table is a six-piece plate of slab-cut fir Back table is a two-piece plate of modified slab-cut poplar Ribs of matching poplar to that of the back table Original scroll of poplar with a plain grained maple neck graft Individual brass tuners mounted on decorative brass plates Varnish is deep brownish amber This bass is a magnificent example of Calcanius workmanship and is truly one of the most masterful instruments. Excellent condition Overall body length: 45 in. Width at the upper bout: 21 in. Width at the center bout: 16 in. Width at the lower bout: 27 in. Mensure (string length): 41 5/8 in. Kolstein padded cover included with purchase Show more