The "Heifetz" Bass.

[Brian Gencarelli]

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