Otto Rubner Bass Violin Full-cut 3/4 Size, Violin-cornered, Roundback Model Made in Markneukirchen, Germany c. 1920 Top table is a two-piece plate of medium vertical grained spruce Back table is a two-piece plate of moderately flamed maple with the flame descending slightly from the center joint Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table Scroll and neck are original of moderately flamed maple Brass German plate tuners The bass has a fingered extension Varnish is deep brownish amber This excellent example of older Rubner workmanship offers great depth and quality of sound; superb solo and orchestral characteristics in a moderately priced instrument Excellent condition Overall body length: 43 7/8 in. Width at the upper bout: 19 1/4 in. Width at the center bout: 13 3/4 in. Width at the lower bout: 24 5/8 in. Mensure (string length): 42 1/2 in.