Attributed Giovanni Baptista Ceruti Bass Violin Modified 7/8 Size, Violin-cornered, Flatback Made in Cremona, Italy c. 1810 Top table is a two-piece plate of slab-cut fir with extremely accentuated grain Back table is a two-piece plate of slab-cut Italian poplar Ribs of matching Italian poplar to that of the back table; both left and right upper rib bouts are branded with traditional Ceruti monogram branding Original scroll of plain grained poplar with a moderately flamed maple neck graft Mantovani style individual brass tuners mounted on brass plates Varnish is deep reddish brown This bass is truly one of the Masterful Bass Violins that exist and is in impeccable condition with most impressive tonal qualities and aesthetics to match. A truly rare example of the work of G.B. Ceruti. Excellent condition Overall body length: 43 in. Width at the upper bout: 20 1/2 in. Width at the center bout: 14 7/8 in. Width at the lower bout: 25 3/4 in. Mensure (string length): 41 3/8 in.
