Gaetano Pareschi Bass Violin
7/8 Size, Violin-cornered, Round-back Model
Made in Piacenza, Italy c. 1972

Top table is two-piece broad vertical grained spruce
Back table is two-piece moderately flamed poplar
Ribs of matching poplar to that of the back table
Scroll and neck are original of moderately flamed poplar
Individual rococo style brass tuners
Varnish is deep reddish brown
Overall body length: 44 1/4 in. (112.4 cm.)
Width at the upper bout: 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm.)
Width at the center bout: 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm.)
Width at the lower bout: 25 1/2 in. (64.8 cm.)
Mensure (string length): 42 3/4 in. (108.6 cm.)