Gabriel Xavier Jacquet Bass Violin

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4B2917 Gabriel Xavier Jacquet Bass Violin, made in Mirecourt, France, circa 1870 7/8th size, gamba shaped, flatback model Bass Violin Top table is a two piece plate of wide vertica l grained spruce. Back table is a two piece plate of moderately figured maple. Ribs are of matching character maple to that of the back table. Scroll and Neck: scroll is original of maple Gears: Individual amber tuning knobs of a latter period. Varnish : is a deep reddish brown Excellent condition with a wonderful dark quality of sound, strong projection. A great Bass for both orchestral and Jazz capacity use. Overall Body length :45-1/2" Width across the upper bout: 21-1/4" Width across the center bout: 14-3/4" Width across the lower bout: 26-5/8" Mensure: 41-7/8" Show more