Celestino Puolotti Bass Violin 3/4 Size, Violin-cornered, Roundback Made in Turin, Italy c. 1861 Top table is a four-piece plate of fir ranging in grain from wide slab on outer flanks to partial vertical grain cut on the center joint Back table is a two-piece plate of figured poplar cut on a modified slab Ribs of matching poplar to that of the back table; center bout ribs have a decorative overlay as does the both f-holes on top table Original scroll of plain grained poplar with modified flamed maple neck graft Individual brass tuning gears mounted on brass plates Varnish is dark reddish brown Bass bears the makers label within. A wonderful bass offering a fine Italian quality of sound for both orchestral and solo capacity use. Excellent condition Overall body length: 39 1/2 in. Width at the upper bout: 18 3/4 in. Width at the center bout: 14 1/2 in. Width at the lower bout: 23 1/2 in. Mensure (string length): 40 in. Kolstein padded cover included with purchase
