Aubert À Mirecourt Deluxe Cello Bridge #18L – 90mm ‘Belgian’ (Untreated)

The Aubert À Mirecourt Deluxe #18L Belgian is a premier-tier bridge blank designed for cellists who demand maximum projection, clarity, and harmonic brilliance. As part of the prestigious "Deluxe" series, this bridge is carved from the highest grade of aged French maple, hand-selected in Mirecourt. This untreated model remains in its natural state, providing master luthiers with the purest material to perform custom thinning and tonal seasoning. With a 90mm foot width and a full 110mm blank height, it is the gold standard for professional 4/4 cello setups.

Angkor Music Luthier Insight

The Belgian Deluxe #18LNT is a favorite at Angkor Music for instruments that need a boost in articulation and "pop." The Belgian pattern is structurally unique, featuring longer legs and a higher "heart" than the French design, which naturally shifts the instrument's resonance toward a more focused and soloistic voice. Because this bridge is untreated, it retains the organic complexity of the maple, allowing a luthier to tailor the response precisely to the cello's individual character.

Professional Fitting Required

This is a raw bridge blank. It must be professionally fitted to your cello by a luthier. The feet must be carved to match the top plate arching, and the top must be thinned and curved to ensure proper string action and tone.

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Aubert Deluxe Belgian Features

  • Aubert Deluxe Grade: Sourced from the finest 1% of aged maple stocks, featuring exceptional medullary rays and density.
  • Belgian Geometry: Optimized for soloistic projection, providing a bright, direct, and powerful sound profile.
  • Untreated Natural Maple: Offers the most organic acoustic response, favored by professionals for its harmonic depth.
  • 90mm Foot Width: Standard sizing for 4/4 cellos, ensuring proper alignment with the instrument’s internal bass bar.
  • Full 110mm Blank Height: Provides a versatile canvas for any neck angle or overstand height.

Specifications

Brand Aubert À Mirecourt (France)
Model Deluxe Belgian (#18LNT)
Instrument Size 4/4 Full Size Cello
Foot Width 90mm
Blank Height 110mm
Treatment None (Natural Aged Deluxe Maple)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a Belgian and French bridge?
Belgian bridges (like this #18L) have longer legs and a higher "heart" placement, which generally creates a brighter, more brilliant sound with more projection. French bridges are usually broader and offer a warmer, rounder tone.

Why is "Deluxe" maple important?
The Deluxe classification is Aubert's highest tier. This wood has been aged for many years to ensure stability and is selected for its superior acoustic properties, allowing the bridge to vibrate more efficiently.

Is 110mm the standard height?
110mm is a standard full-height blank. It is designed to be taller than necessary so that your luthier can trim it down to perfectly match your cello's specific fingerboard curve and neck angle.

SKU 83221
Brand Aubert
Unit Of Measure ea

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