SOLD: Mittenwald Double Bass, circa 1900

-

Gorgeous vintage patina on this flat back German Mittenwald double bass. Fresh setup and more just finished at the shop! Give us a ring for details: +1 (860) 535-9399

Description

Mittenwald Double Bass, circa 1900

Very nice gamba-pattern Mittenwald, Germany contrabass, fully carved with matched 2-piece flat canted back. Beautiful patina on the varnish.

Just gone through here at the shop and ready to play. Top off refurbishment, some cleats bracing revisited plus a full Upton setup including bridge and fingerboard. Sounds great, coming alive with the new setup – ready to tweak to your liking.  A vintage pearl of a bass with the tuneup work complete! New Spirocores.

Measurements:

  • Upper Bout (widest): 20 1/8″
  • C Bout (narrowest): 14 3/8″
  • Lower Bout (widest): 26 1/8″
  • Rib Depth: 7 3/8″ to 5 3/4″
  • Length of Top: 44 1/8″
  • Length of Back (including button): 45 3/8″
  • String Length: 42 1/8″
  • Neck Heel: Eb