Paul Claudot Bass Violin 7/8 Size, Violin Cornered, Flatback Model Made in Paris, France c. 1840 This Bass Violin is the former property of Jazz great and pedagog, Mr. Eddie Gomez Top table is two-piece fine vertical grained spruce Back table is two-piece moderately flamed maple Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table Original scroll of plain grained maple with a plain grained maple neck graft Traditional French inlaid brass tuning gears Varnish is deep reddish brown Tonal qualities: deep, strong projecting sound; excellent for both orchestral and jazz requirements Fully restored to excellent condition Overall body length: 45 in. (114 cm.) Width at the upper bout: 21 1/2 in. (54.6 cm.) Width at the center bout: 14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm.) Width at the lower bout: 27 3/8 in. (69.5 cm.) Mensure (string length): 42 3/8 in. (107.6 cm.)
