Kolstein Vincenzo Panormo Model Bass Violin 7/8 Size, Violin cornered, Round back Made in New York c. 1978 Top table is a two-piece plate of medium vertical grained spruce ranging from medium to fine in graining Back table is a two-piece plate of moderate curly maple Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table Scroll and neck are original of moderate curly maple Individual chrome plated tuners inlaid into the scroll with two tuners to a cheek Varnish is reddish brown This bass was commissioned and made for the late Bass pedagogue Robert Gladstone, former principal bassist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. A magnificent orchestral bass with great soloistic qualities. Excellent condition Overall body length: 44 1/4 in. Width at the upper bout: 20 5/8 in. Width at the center bout: 14 7/8 in. Width at the lower bout: 26 5/8 in. Mensure (string length): 41 5/8 in. Kolstein padded cover included with purchase
