DHV:
1223
Tourin ID:
Size:
Bass
Place Made:
Maker:
D
Passau
Simon
Schödler
Date:
1766
Label Text:
Simon Schödler, hochfürstl. Hof / Lauten=und Geigenmacher zu / Passau im Jahre 1766 [printed except 66]
Body Shape:
Viol
Current Location:
USA
Phoenix, AZ
No. of Strings:
-4
Collection:
Musical Instrument Museum
Sound Holes:
C
Catalog Number:
2009.164.59.1
Head:
Scroll
Private Owner:
Previous Owner:
Kenneth G. Fiske Museum of Musical Instruments, Claremont, CA (no. S36), 1954-2009; Curtis Janssen, 194?-1954
Measurements:
Body Length:
65
String Length:
60.2
Rib Depth:
11.7
Upper Width:
30
Middle Width:
23.8
Bottom Width:
39.7
Information
Source:
TGM visit 5/98; Monical appraisal
Literature:
Photographs:
[By TGM: FB+S (color)]
Recordings:
Auctions:
Comments:
Measurements by W. L. Monical. Converted to a cello (Monical thinks in S. Germany, late 18C); in only fair condition, repeatedly repaired and altered. 2-piece table, medium-flat arching; 2-piece back with slight fold; rib depth 12.7 at center bouts. Present neck not set into table; no clear evidence of a former hookbar. Repair label: “Repaired by / Jos. F. Racker & Son / Violin Makers and Repairers / Columbus, O. 1947”.