Paolo Antonio Testore Bass Violin 3/4 Size, Slope-shouldered, Gamba Shaped, Flatback Model Made in Milan, Italy c. 1750 Top table is a six-piece plate of vertical grained spruce ranging from fine at the center to moderately slab-cut at the upper bouts Back table is a two-piece plate of slab-cut, slightly flamed willow Ribs of matching willow to that of the back table Original scroll of plain grained poplar with a poplar neck graft Individual Tyrolean brass knob tuners Varnish is deep reddish brown This magnificent solo and orchestral instrument has excellent depth and wonderful projection Fully restored to mint condition Overall body length: 41 1/2 in. Width at the upper bout: 18 in. Width at the center bout: 13 1/4 in. Width at the lower bout: 23 1/2 in. Mensure (string length): 41 in.
