Giovanni Marcolongo Bass Violin Modified 7/8 Size, Violin Cornered, Flatback Made in Padua, Italy c. 1880 Top table is a two-piece plate of medium vertical grained spruce Back table is a two-piece plate of moderately flamed poplar cut on the partial slab. Ribs of matching poplar to that of the back table Original scroll of slightly figured maple with a slightly figured maple neck graft. Tyrolean wood knob tuning gears mounted on brass plates Varnish is deep reddish brown Excellent example of Marcolongo workmanship. Extremely fine bass tonally and aesthetically in every aspect. Excellent condition Overall body length: 43 1/2 in. Width at the upper bout: 20 1/4 in. Width at the center bout: 14 1/2 in. Width at the lower bout: 25 3/8 in. Mensure (string length): 41 1/8 in. Kolstein padded cover included with purchase
