Rubner Double Bass Early 1900's - amber/brown

For Sale: Rubner Double Bass – Rich Tone & Excellent Craftsmanship

This is a beautiful Rubner upright double bass in fantastic condition. Renowned for their quality German luthiery, Rubner basses offer exceptional resonance, warm projection, and smooth playability across all registers—making this instrument an ideal choice for serious students, gigging professionals, or orchestral players.

Instrument Highlights

• Maker: Rubner
• Body Type: Upright Double Bass
• Build & Finish: Solid wood construction with a beautiful amber/brown varnish, aged naturally with rich tonal depth.
• Setup & Playability: Professionally set up with great string height across the fingerboard, a sturdy bridge, and a smooth, reliable endpin. Clean fingerboard with no buzzes or dead spots.
• Sound Profile: Warm, punchy low end with great sustain—versatile for jazz, classical, bluegrass, or folk.

Condition

• Well-maintained and structural integrity is solid with no open cracks or seam separations.
• Normal light cosmetic wear is consistent with standard use, giving it great character without affecting tone or structural stability.

Pick-up is in Riverwoods, IL