Kolstein Fendt Model 5-String Bass Violin
7/8 Size, Violin Cornered, Flat Back Model
Made in New York, May 2001

Labeled:
"Made expressly for exhibition
2001 International Society of Bassists Convention, Butler University"

Top table is a two-piece plate of vertical grained spruce
Back table is a two-piece plate of slab-cut willow
Ribs of matching willow to that of the back table
Individual brass rococo tuning gears
Varnish is reddish brown with amber hues
Excellent condition
Overall body length: 45 in.
Width at the upper bout: 20 1/2 in.
Width at the center bout: 15 1/2 in.
Width at the lower bout: 27 in.
Mensure (string length): 41 5/8 in.
Kolstein padded cover included with purchase

This instrument was played in bass section of Quad Cities Symphony Orchestra, assistant principal spot in Peoria Symphony Orchestra, and various other orchestras around the Midwest. There is some wear on the finish of the instrument as would be expected on a 5-year-old instrument. A tip of one of the violin corners has been chipped off. The stiching of one of the handles on the padded cover has torn. This instrument has never sustained any damage other than this, not even an open seam. The instrument has a Goetz endpin rather than a Kolstein.

Asking $9,250 Contact Matt Hare with any further inquiries.