Carlo Guiseppi Testore Bass Violin 5/8 Size, Violin Cornered, Flatback Model Made in Milan, Italy c. 1730 Top table is two-piece medium vertical grained spruce Back table is two-piece slab-cut willow There is an ebony half moon inlay at the neck block button on the back table Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table with ebony inserts located at the neck block Original scroll of plain grained poplar with a moderately flamed maple neck graft The tuners are individual brass gears mounted on brass plates - two to a plate Varnish is transparent, deep brownish amber This exquisite example of Testore craftsmanship offers a solo design bass capable of large , orchestral sound as well as a pointed, projecting solo tonal quality; most impressive in all aspects Fully restored to excellent condition by Samuel Kolstein & Son, Ltd. and so labeled within Overall body length: 36 5/8 in. (93 cm.) Width at the upper bout: 16 7/8 in. (42.8 cm.) Width at the center bout: 12 in. (30.4 cm.) Width at the lower bout: 22 in. (55.9 cm.) Mensure (string length): 37 in. (94 cm.)
