Meister Rubner Double Bass No.66 4/4

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Meister Rubner Double Bass No.66 4/4

Meister Rubner

Double Bass No.66 4/4

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Product Info

Article Number: 549103
Model: Double Bass No.66 4/4
Price: $9,119.00

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The Meister Rubner No. 66 is a beautifully crafted, fully solid double bass – a real step up for serious students and professionals. The spruce top and poplar back offer a balanced, warm tone ideal for classical performance, and the Rubner hardware is a testament to quality. It’s a refined instrument built to last.

Product Description

  • Meister Rubner Double Bass No. 66 4/4
  • Double Bass No. 66 4/4
  • Fully solid concert instrument in a violin shape
  • Solid selected German spruce top
  • Arched solid poplar back and sides
  • Inlaid purfling
  • Engraved machine heads made of brass by Rubner
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Gold-brown spirit hand-applied varnish
  • Playing scale: 104.5 cm
  • Thomastik Belcanto stringing
  • D scale length
  • Made in Germany
PROS
  • • Solid German spruce top delivers exceptional projection and warmth
  • • Rubner engraved machine heads offer smooth, precise tuning
  • • Solid poplar back/sides contribute to a focused, resonant tone
  • • Hand-applied spirit varnish enhances beauty and matures with age
CONS
  • • The solid construction makes it heavier than basses with laminate backs
  • • The gold-brown spirit varnish may require careful maintenance to prevent cracking
  • • Limited versatility; best suited for classical and orchestral settings

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Key Features

Size 4/4
Top Wood Solid Selected German Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Poplar
Fingerboard Ebony
Construction Fully Solid, Violin Shape
Weight Approximately 12.5 lbs (5.7 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The neck profile is a standard Rubner design; while not explicitly 'slim', it's well-shaped and generally considered comfortable for most hand sizes.
Poplar provides a warmer, more mellow tone compared to maple’s brighter, more aggressive sound – a characteristic often preferred in classical settings.
Given the solid construction, maintaining a stable humidity level (around 45-55%) is crucial to prevent cracking and ensure optimal sound quality.

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