English Double Bass by J. Walker, London anno 1884

If it wasn’t for the fact that this instrument bears a faint maker’s signature in pencil on the inside back, the classic Brescian model and features coupled with a varnish of great beauty, one would conclude that this is the work of Bernard Simon Fendt. Note the quality of the J. F. Lott 1 machines with their exquisitely engraved brackets. Wonderful indeed!

Stats:

LOB (length of back) - 109.9cm (43.25in)
Width across upper bouts - 52.1cm (20.50in)
Width across middle bouts - 38.3cm (15.15in)
Width across lower bouts - 67.2cm (26.45in)
Depth of lower ribs inc both plates- 22.2cm (8.70in)
Body Stop - 61.9cm (24.35in)
String length - 105.3cm (41.40in)

Reference number #2710