Meister Rubner Double Bass No.69 4/4 5-Str.

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Meister Rubner Double Bass No.69 4/4 5-Str.

Meister Rubner

Double Bass No.69 4/4 5-Str.

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 480127
Model: Double Bass No.69 4/4 5-Str.
Price: $15,840.00

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This Meister Rubner No. 69 is a serious instrument – the viola da gamba shape and 5-string setup give it a unique voice. It’s ideal for advanced players and soloists seeking a rich, nuanced sound with exceptional projection; the build quality is truly top-tier, justifying the investment for the discerning double bassist.

Product Description

  • Meister Rubner Double Bass No.69 4/4 5-Str.
  • 5-String Double Bass
  • Size: 4/4
  • Fully solid solo instrument in the shape of a viola da gamba
  • Solid selected fine-grained German spruce top
  • Solid arched
  • beautifully flamed maple back
  • Double purfling and hand-applied decorative edge on top and back
  • Rubner individual tuners with ebony pegs
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Satin golden-brown spirit varnish
  • Strings: Thomastik Belcanto
  • Made in Germany
  • D-scale
PROS
  • • Exceptional spruce top yields a warm, responsive, and complex tone.
  • • Hand-applied spirit varnish enhances the wood’s resonance and beauty.
  • • Rubner tuners offer precise and stable tuning, critical for 5-string work.
  • • Viola da gamba shape provides unique aesthetic appeal and subtly altered ergonomics.
CONS
  • • The spirit varnish, while beautiful, can be sensitive to humidity changes.
  • • The 5-string configuration limits versatility for certain orchestral passages.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most players.

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Key Features

Size 4/4
Top Wood Solid selected fine-grained German spruce
Back & Sides Solid arched, beautifully flamed maple
Tuning D-scale
Construction Fully solid, hand-carved
Weight Approximately 12 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The slightly altered body shape subtly shifts the resonance, typically adding a touch more warmth and complexity to the tone.
They are genuine ebony, selected for density and stability – a hallmark of Rubner’s commitment to quality.
The Belcanto strings are a great starting point, but the instrument is designed to accommodate a wide range of string types; experimentation is encouraged.

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