Thomas Hardie Double Bass 1825, Edinburgh, Scotland
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Thomas Hardie Double Bass, Edinburgh, Scotland 1825. A beautiful Thomas Hardie contrabass, expertly maintained and with impeccable provenance.
Thomas was the son and prodigy of Matthew Hardie, considered one of Scotland’s finest violin makers in the style of Amati. Matthew Hardie built string instruments from roughly 1800 to 1825.
Thomas would continue to build instruments, mostly violins, until 1856. This bass is finely crafted with a quick voice and warm character. A superb orchestral instrument, this double bass was a longtime denizen of the Boston Symphony.
From the Rudolph Wurlitzer certificate dated 1947: “The top is made from two pieces of pine with grain of medium width throughout. The back is flat, cut from maple – two piece with added wings in the lower and upper bass sides, and with faint narrow flame.”
Has an nicely done neck graft and C-extension with 4 ebony gates. Ready for setup to your specifications and its next century of music.
Measurements:
- Upper Bout: 20 1/4″
- C Bout: 14 1/2″
- Lower Bout: 26 7/8″
- Length of Back: 44 1/2″
- Rib Depth: 6-8″
- String Length: 42″
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| Listed | 7 years ago |
| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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