19th Century Tyrolean |
(Pre-Restoration photos) |
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These nice old Basses from the Tirol are often considerd the 'Poor Man's Italian Bass |
| 19th Century Tyrolean Double Bass | |
| Upper Bout: 21" | Belly Length: 43" (Back is 44 1/4" including Button) |
| Center Bout: 14 3/4" | String Length: 42" currently (43" at the F-notch) |
| Bottom Bout: 25 1/2" | Varnish: Golden Brown |
| Rib Depth: 8 1/2" (7" at Neck) | |
| Top: Spruce | |
| Back / Ribs: Tight Flamed Maple | |
| Neck / Scroll: Beechwood | |
Features: This Bass appears to be one of those old Blockless Basses from the Tyrol Region that connects Northern Italy, Austria and Southern Germany. This Bass is made from very nice wood and inlaid with Violin grade Purfling which combined is a notch or two above the average infamous 'Blockless Wonders' we have seen and heard about. The Tone of this Bass is more that of an Old Italian Bass than anything German to my ear. Perhaps it's the extreme distressed condition that colors the tone in this way. Currentlly in Restoration. | |
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These 19th century French Gears were fitted in the late 20th century and probably came off another old Bass |
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| A common Purfled Design seen on many of the Old Tyrolean Basses |
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