2004 Kolstein Nardelli Model Bass Violin
3/4 Size, Violin Cornered, Round Back Model
Made in the Kolstein Violin Shop, New York
U.S. $11,000 (approx. CAD $13,500) negotiable
This bass has a dark, warm, yet extremely clear tone. There is a dependable sub-bass resonance from the low end that can fill a hall and a soloistic voice in the high side that is clear, flexible, and projecting. It’s easy to play with a 41” string length and shoulders made for going into thumb position. An elongated fingerboard also helps in solo play allowing you to reach the “F” three leger lines above the treble. As for looks, it is attractively built on an Italian model with an antiqued dark brown oil varnish.
Success I’ve had with it: Runner-up 2004 Charleston Symphony Principal Bass audition, Winner 2005 Spokane Symphony Principal Bass audition, Winner 2006 Vancouver Symphony Associate Principal Bass international audition. I’ve also played both the Bottesini Concerto in B-minor and Paganini “Moses” Variations with orchestral accompaniment successfully as this bass was able to project through.
This Kolstein Nardelli would be perfect for anyone from student through professional looking for an upgrade. I chose it because it is competitive with others costing much more. The reason I am selling it is to get into a higher priced older instrument.
This bass can be seen in Vancouver, BC. I will consider driving to Seattle or Portland for serious inquiries.
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Back:
Sides:
Scroll (brass is actually not this yellow but normal brass color):
Description from Kolstein's website with changes reflecting this bass:
Top table is a two-piece plate of medium vertical grained spruce
Back table is a two-piece plate of slab-cut willow
Ribs of matching willow to that of the back table
Scroll and neck are of moderately flamed maple
Individual brass rococo tuning gears
Oil varnish is deep reddish brown; Antiqued
Kolstein compensating tailpiece
KC Strings C-Extension
Adjustable bridge
Excellent condition
Overall body length: 45 1/4 in.
Width at the upper bout: 19 1/4 in.
Width at the center bout: 13 3/8 in.
Width at the lower bout: 25 1/8 in.
Ribs: 9 in. at endpin tapering to 6 3/4 in. at neck
Mensure (string length): 41 in.
Included in Sale:
Mooradian padded bag, leather bow quiver, black Kolstein bass bib
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