Samuel Allen #1, 1879, ex Gary Peacock

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Description:

Samuel Allen was primarily a bow maker who worked for W.E. Hill & Sons in London. He also made violins and at least 2 basses that I can find evidence of. This one was his first bass and is branded as such on the button at the heel of the neck. The label states it was made in 1879, Charlotte St., London. Gary Peacock acquired this bass in 1980 and it became his main instrument for the rest of his life. The bass has incredible richness and depth with an open A string to die for. The bass has a lot of power and is very even across its range.

String Length - 42 3/8”, Body Length - 44 1/4”, Rib Depth - 8 1/4”, Upper Bouts - 20 5/8”, C Bouts - 14 1/2”, Lower Bouts - 26 3/4”

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