The “Hegner” Double Bass by Alfred Nilsson Brock, Stockholm anno 1903
This incredibly rare Swedish instrument is modelled on the Maggini that is housed at The Royal Opera, Stockholm. The instrument has good looks, advantageous playing stats, a deep velvety sound and lots and lots of documentation and provenance.
Stats:
LOB (length of back) - 110.0cm (43.26in)Width across upper bouts - 50.7cm (19.96in)
Width across middle bouts - 35.0cm (13.75in)
Width across lower bouts - 67.0cm (26.40in)
Depth of lower ribs inc both plates - 22.0cm (8.65in)
Body stop - 59.7cm (23.50in)
String length - 105.2cm (41.46in)
Reference number #2693