Frantisek Posta bass

[Ken Smith]

I would like to point out that these Grancino basses are rather on the small side. These probably range from about 99-102cm (39-40") string lengths on average. For this reason they are probably more suitable for Solo or Chamber playing than for a modern Orchestra.

Many old Italian makers made basses in this size as well for the same intended use as Chamber and small Theater or Opera orchestras were more common going back 200-300 years ago in Italy rather than a big Symphony Orchestra size like today.

I have seen basses from Grancino, Pallotta, Carcassi, Testore, Maggini and even my one and only early 20th century Candi made in this small 3/4 size model.