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French or German c. 1800

• Nationality: French or German

• Size: 3/4

• String Length: 42.75"

• Upper Bouts: 21"

• Lower Bouts: 25.75"

• Body Length: 43"

• Rib Depth: 6.5-8.0”

• Back: Round

• Age: Circa 1800

Comments:
For decades this instrument has served as a musical voice for bassist Chuck Deardorf, a pillar of the Northwest jazz community. Sadly Chuck passed away from complications due to Covid-19 in October 2022 and now this beautiful instrument is awaiting its next home. See a video of this bass being played at https://youtu.be/e8nySlPvfqE