Italian Bass

[Peter Koyander]

I have recently acquired an Italian Chamber bass. Its had a new neck at some stage but the body looks pretty old . Comments and observations welcome!

Dimensions are:
Top bout width 18 1/2 ins (470)
Mid bout width 14 ins (360)
Lower bout width 23 ins (580)
Vert dim of C bout 9 1/2 ins (240)

Rib depth generally 8 1/2 ins (210)
Rib at neck 6 1/4 ins (170)

Body length to base of button 39 1/2 ins (1000)
String length 40 1/2 ins (1020)

Photos to follow