Yes, I know about that Bass BUT who are the Makers from Barcelona that made Basses like that? Show me one. The Makers in Spain ALL copied the Italians and J.B. Guillaumi Snr. (father and grandfather of Juan I and II) who is one of the earliest makers in Barcelona trained in Cremona.
I am still waiting to see a 'confirmed' Spanish Bass that looks anything like mine. Also, one with a similar grade of wood and workmanship as well.
The French copied the Italians as well. That doesn't mean every time you see a Violin you can point to a Violin style made in France in the 1850. That is a late period. Where did they get it from. Ah haa...
Speaking of... This design in the Back is actually French;
