Sure, but the bulge behind the bridge most likely means that the top has sunk necessitating the tall bridge. This would be an instrument (in my book) that is right on the edge structurally. I would also guess that it is a very hard chunk of red spruce. Might also have (or at one time had) a high arch.
Of course this is all speculation on my part (never having seen the instrument), but it sure sounds like it is carved too thin for my taste. Never having heard the instrument in person, I couldn't say whether it sounds thin...recordings don't do it for me.
Steve, like H.L's quote!
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