The one piece back of maple of medium curl descending across the back from the bass down towards the treble. The ribs of similar curl, the pegbox and scroll of somewhat finer curl.
The two piece front of pine of medium grain in the centre broadening towards the flanks, inlaid with chevron purfling.
The varnish of a warm orange-brown colour on a yellow ground.
- Length of back 359mm
- Width upper bout 163mm
- Width centre bout 116mm
- Width lower bout 205mm
Condition Report
Please note that the condition report lists all repairs that have been historically undertaken. The instrument is, however, offered in a fully restored condition and has been fully and professionally setup in our workshops. Any repairs have either been conducted by ourselves or fully inspected and the quality of the repair verified by our workshop. No further repairs are required. Details listed in this condition report are for information purposes only.
Excellent original condition.
Original neck still bearing dowel in top block, original bass bar and saddle.
Front: Bass f-hole crack running down from upper hole, two cracks running down from lower hole. Crack running up from lower edge. Treble f-hole wing crack running up from lower hole. Some varnsih damage/wear in front of bridge.
Pegbox: Pegholes bushed.
A written valuation for insurance purposes for insurance purposes of £2,750 is included with this instrument
