5B3347 Aegidius Klotz Bass Violin, made in Mittenwald, Germany circa 1775 This Bass Violin is a modified 7/8th size violin cornered flatback model Bass Violin Top table is a two-piece plate of medium grained spruce Back table is a two-piece plate of quarter cut slight figured maple Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table Original scroll of plain grain maple with a slight figured maple neck graft. Individual brass tuning gears Varnish is a deep brownish amber color Excellent condition This Bass has a deep lush Italian quality of sound...most impressive in all aspects Overall body length: 44 1/2 in. Width at the upper bout: 20 1/2 in. Width at the center bout: 15 1/4 in. Width at the lower bout: 26 in. Mensure (string length): 41 7/8 in.