Luigi Ferrarotti Bass Violin
Made in Turin, Italy c. 1890
The bass is so labeled within
Top table is a two-piece plate of slab-cut pine
Back table is two-piece moderately figured poplar
Ribs of matching poplar to that of the back table
Scroll and neck are maple
Gears are individual brass tuners
Varnish is light brownish amber
Fine solistic as well as large orchestral quality of sound
Excellent condition
Overall body length: 42 in. (106.8 cm.)
Mensure (string length): 39 5/8 in. (100.5 cm.)