Carlo Guiseppi Testore Bass Violin
7/8 Size, Violin-cornered, Flatback Model
Made in Milan, Italy c. 1699

Top table is a two-piece plate of slab-cut pine
Back table is a two-piece plate of slab-cut willow
Ribs of matching willow to that of the back table
Original scroll of pearwood with a moderately flamed maple neck graft
Montavani style individual brass tuners
Varnish is deep reddish brown
Overall body length: 42 3/4 in.
Width at the upper bout: 20 3/4 in.
Width at the center bout: 14 1/2 in.
Width at the lower bout: 26 3/8 in.
Mensure (string length): 42 3/8 in.