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Unusual Old Antique Viola da Gamba Tenor Viol

$ 211.2

Availability: 75 in stock
  • Condition: For parts or not working
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Brand: J Tannenbaum
  • Instrument: Viola da gamba
  • Type: Acoustic

    Description

    An unusual vintage viol-type instrument, probably early 20th century. Unsure if intended as a playable instrument or as a prop. Proportions are not right, fret spacing is not right, but internal construction appears to be reasonably correct. Branded “J. Tannenbaum” at least twice internally. Has texturized cross-hatch striations over entirety of instrument except for the neck—difficult to ascertain if this is scratched into the wood or on an overlaid thick paint-like finish. Close inspection shows back and ribs of maple; top of spruce following typical violin making conventions.
    Total length 43”
    Body length 27”
    String length 24” (approximate)
    Sold as-is, as-shown for repair or display.