New Gewa Walther 5/8 bass

A nice new bass from the German Rubner workshop in Saxony,  with European Spruce and Carpathian flamed maple. The finish is red spirit varnish with some antiquing.

Some dimensions:

• string length 40 3/16″
• upper bout width 19 3/8″
• lower bout width 26 1/4″
• rib depth tapers from 7 3/8″ to 6 5/8″
• length of back 42 5/8″

The size of this instrument should appeal  to players looking for a bass a bit smaller than the 3/4, or maybe just something easier to play and and get around on. The projection is great for a smaller bass, and it’s fun to play.

Set up with an adjustable Despiau bridge, New Harmony carbon endpin and D’addario Kaplan strings.

with Cushy cover