- Ref:
- Fine & important English double bass.
- In very good original condition.
- Easy to play.
- Suitable for Solo, Orchestral or Chamber work.
This is a fine English instrument by William Forster Junior, London circa 1815. A 3/4 size instrument of violin outline with flat back. The ornate plates have old Baker machines with Ivory or Bone pegs. The bass has a rosette branded or inked in the Front under the varnish just under the fingerboard. It sports the legend:
"Made & Sold
at Wm Forsters
Musical Instrument
November Factory (?)
No 22 Y*** Street
Westminster"
The instrument has just been fully restored and is in fine playing condition.
110cm LoB
104cm Stop
49.25cm Upper Bouts
36cm C Bouts
66.25 Lower Bouts
17.5cm Rib Depth - 13.5cm at neck
