di Amati Antonio & Gerolamo I

1611 - Double Bass

It is reduced in size and dimensions. The front is two-piece of pine of narrow grain widening towards the flanks. The back is two-piece of maple of light curl. The ribs are of wood similar to the back. The varnish is orange on a reddish base.

  • 1611, Cremona
  • 104,7 cm
  • 48,5 cm
  • 33,5 cm
  • 62,8 cm
  • 105,5 cm
  • The instrument has been played by Serge Koussevitsky (1951) and Gary Karr (1962/2004)
  • Henri D. Grissino-Mayer et. al., 2005. He dates the instrument to the end of XVIII century.
  • Serge Koussevitsky 1951; Olga Koussevitsky 1951/62; Gary Karr 1962/2004; International Society of Bassists 2004
  • Rosengard 1992; S. a. 2004
creato:sabato 2 marzo 2013
modificato:giovedì 23 marzo 2017