
Mittenwald Double Bass circa 1880 – Review
Description: This is a nicely presented viol shaped instrument from the later quarter of the twentieth century. Proportionally - it has slightly larger measurements than one would expect from an instrument of this type - which we believe makes it ideal for use in a symphony orchestra. How do you know that this instrument was made in Mittenwald? The plumb-red varnish over a yellow ground is most typical of the Mittenwald school. In addition the viol-shaped model with its distinctive bulbous contours at the upper-block area (neck-rib join) are also typical of the area. Can you tell me where Mittenwald...