Walnut Flatback, 3/4 size, Helen McIntosh 2024
French Flatback copy (Helen, 2024) For sale at our shop for $27,000.
Specifications:
3/4 Size
40-7/8” String length
Maple adjusters
Diagonal back brace
Black Walnut back, sides and scroll
Red Spruce top
Maple neck
Ebony Fingerboard
Taconic Series
This gamba cornered flatback is the first of its kind from the McIntosh Shop. Helen modeled it after a Francois Jacques Barbe c. 1880. The sleek simplicity of the design inspired her to make a similar model. There is no crease in the back, just a gentle curve from a generous 9” rib at the bottom block to an ergonomically friendly 6 inches at the neck. The Walnut and Red Spruce were both locally harvested, milled and seasoned.
Unlike some French basses, this bass has a rich and dark tone and sustained resonance. It feels great in your hands and is ready for anything.
This bass won a Certificate of Merit for Artisanship at the 2024 VSA in Indianapolis, IN.
To purchase this bass, give us a call at 518 677 3151 or send us an email at mcinbass@gmail.com.
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