B-3414 Boosey Hawkes Bass Violin Made in Germany, circa 1920 7/8th Size, Violin Cornered, Round Back The top table is a two-piece plate of medium grain spruce. The back table is a two-piece plate of highly flamed maple with the flame descending from the center joint. The ribs are of matching character to the back table and have maple outer moldings adjoining the top and back tables. The neck and scroll are original of widely flamed maple. The gears are individual brass tuning gears inlaid into the cheeks of the scroll. Varnish is a deep reddish brown. This fine example of German Hawkes workmanship, truly has amazing depth and projection in all registers. It is equally and amazing orchestral and jazz instrument of the highest quality Overall Body Length: 44-3/4″ Width across the upper bouts: 20-7/8″ Width across the center bout: 14-3/4″ Width across the lower bout: 27″ Mensure (string length): 41 3/4″ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlqU34ogjO4&feature=youtu.be
