French Double Bass by Paul Claudot, Mirecourt circa 1850

Typical neat workmanship. This is a “classic” flat back example of the makers work. It bears the Paul Claudot brand just below the back button and also the number “99”.

Stats:

LOB (length of back) - 114.7cm (45.16in)
Width across upper bouts - 55.6cm (21.90in)
Width across middle bouts - 37.7cm (14.85in)
Width across lower bouts - 69.3cm (27.25in)
Depth of lower ribs inc both plates - 21.9cm (8.65in)
Body stop - 63.4cm (24.98in)
String length - 108.6cm (42.75in)

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