Justin Maucotel Bass Violin
7/8 Size, Violin-cornered, Flat-back Model
Made in Mirecourt, France c. 1860

Top table is two-piece wide vertical grained spruce
Back table is two-piece slightly flamed maple
Front and back have traditional Mirecourt raised carvings
Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table
Scroll and neck are original of plain grained maple
Individual French brass tuners
This bass was originally a 3-string instrument
Varnish is brownish amber with reddish hues
Excellent condition
Overall body length: 44 7/8 in. (114 cm.)
Width at the upper bout: 20 1/2 in. (52.1 cm.)
Width at the center bout: 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm.)
Width at the lower bout: 26 3/8 in. (67 cm.)
Mensure (string length): 42 1/8 in. (107 cm.)