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Scan 398
the history of the violin, 1864
45 lines. Read by computer on 28 September 2026, twice; the two readings disagreed in places. Printed page 376. See the scan on archive.org.
1Size and character of the strings now used.
2First. A very large violoncello, second or small double-bass first.
3Second. The usual violoncello fourth covered with wire of the smaller size.
4Third. A violoncello second, or double-bass first, covered with wire of the largest size used for violoncello fourths, and the string altogether to be about 1/8 of an inch thick.
6Dimensions of the basso di camera.
8<table>
9 <tr>
10 <th> </th>
11 <th>Inches.</th>
12 </tr>
13 <tr>
14 <td>Length of the body</td>
15 <td>36</td>
16 </tr>
17 <tr>
18 <td>Breadth of do. fore end</td>
19 <td>16 1/2</td>
20 </tr>
21 <tr>
22 <td>Do. hind end</td>
23 <td>21</td>
24 </tr>
25 <tr>
26 <td>Do. across the sound holes</td>
27 <td>11</td>
28 </tr>
29 <tr>
30 <td>Depth of the sides</td>
31 <td>7</td>
32 </tr>
33 <tr>
34 <td>Length of the neck</td>
35 <td>12 1/2</td>
36 </tr>
37 <tr>
38 <td>Length of the string from the nut to the bridge</td>
39 <td>31</td>
40 </tr>
41</table>
43"Machine pegs are desirable for instruments of this class." one of two readings
44Machine pegs are desirable for instruments of this class." one of two readings
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