Hello all,
I am going to post pics of my main instrument here in the German section as that is what I have been told my bass is. However, I have heard some varying opinions on provenance. Any opinions would be appreciated, especially Ken, Arnold, Jeff, etc...
My bass is, according to a letter I received with the bass, a Markneukirchen bass from 1820-1840. It has no label. It is known as the "Heifetz" bass because it is signed by Jascha Heifetz in 1940 on the upper right rib.
Take a look and give your opinions please! This bass has a wonderful deep, chocolately sound.
http://photobucket.com/gencarelli_heifetz
The measurements:
Overall Height- 74.5"
Back table- 47.5"
Top table- 46.5"
Bottom Bout- 26.5"
C- Bout- 15"
Top Bout- 20.25"
Ribs- Bottom Bout- 8"
Upper Bout- 7.75"
Mensure- 43.25"
BG