Giovanni Cavani Bass Violin Full-cut 3/4 Size, Violin Cornered, Flat Back Made in Spilamberto, Italy c. 1880 Top table is a six-piece plate of spruce, ranging in grain from fine at the outer flanks to modified slab-cut at the center section Back table is a two-piece plate of slab-cut willow with the maker's initials branded below the neck block button Ribs of matching willow to that of the back table Original scroll of plain grained poplar with a modified flamed maple neck graft Individual decorative Busan style tuners mounted on brass plates Varnish is deep reddish brown Marvelous example of Giovanni Cavani workmanship. Wonderful condition and a truly masterful bass tonally. Excellent condition Overall body length: 44 in. Width at the upper bout: 19 3/4 in. Width at the center bout: 14 1/4 in. Width at the lower bout: 26 1/2 in. Mensure (string length): 41 3/8 in. Kolstein padded cover included with purchase
