Otto Rubner, Markneukirchen c.1930 (SOLD)

[Ken Smith]

The outer linings are smaller the normal size usually seen on German basses, allowing the ribs to move more.

The F-holes are the earlier Rubner and A.Meyer style, both neighboring Saxon makers at the time.

The import sticker is all that is inside but there is some torn paper near it where the makers label probably once was.

Also, here's a pic from a few years ago in concert, the Rubner is the second row, outside, just behind me with my Italian..

[Ken Smith]

After nearly 100 years, this bass finally has a proper neck set along with all the other set-up needs to modern playing. String length is now 41 1/2".