Abraham Prescott Bass Violin 7/8 Size, Flat Back Upper Gamba Corners and Lower Traditional Prescott Busetto Corners Made in Concord, New Hampshire c. 1838 Top table is a six-piece plate of slab-cut fir Back table is a two-piece plate of moderately flamed maple Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table Scroll and neck are both of a latter period from the Kolstein shop but accomplished as a most authentic copy of Prescott scroll Individual Baker style brass tuning gears mounted on brass plates in the Prescott fashion Varnish is deep reddish brown This bass exemplifies the essence of a master orchestral or jazz bass violin with a phenomenal lower register and a truly impressive upper register that will literally vibrate an entire room Excellent condition Overall body length: 48 in. Width at the upper bout: 22 in. Width at the center bout: 17 in. Width at the lower bout: 29 in. Mensure (string length): 42 in.
