double bass

  1. VSA Certificate of Merit lion head bass

    For sale VSA Certificate of Merit lion head bass

    Double bass made by Oskar Krawiecki in 2024. This double bass received a Certificate of Merit for Artisanship last week at the VSA Competition in Indianapolis. String length 40 3/4 " (103,5 cm). Great solo bass, but also very comfortable orchestra bass, not so big and easy to play. Responds very...
    $34,000.00
    • MacKraw
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  2. Shen 3/4 Fully Carved Double Bass with Pickup and Bow

    For sale Shen 3/4 Fully Carved Double Bass with Pickup and Bow

    Great condition, hardly used since I bought it. Good strings, too. Comes with bow, pickup, and case. Case handle on right side is broken as depicted.
    $3,500.00
    or best offer
  3. Kolstein Busetto [PRICE DROP!]
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    For sale Kolstein Busetto [PRICE DROP!]

    Great travel bass. I've toured internationally with it, and it's still in great shape! Also useful for local gigs if you want to carry a smaller bass around. Comes apart, fits into the flight case and comes just about underweight for most airlines, so you don't have to pay for overweight...
    $6,500.00
  4. Juzek bass, 1940s, 3/4 size

    For sale Juzek bass, 1940s, 3/4 size

    Mid-1940s German Juzek available for sale in New York City. This bass has served me well both as a great classical/concert instrument and as an excellent jazz bass; it takes both setups very well and can even do the in-between thing for commercial and showbiz work. ~41-1/2" mensure, 3/4ish...
    $8,000.00
  5. Kolstein Fendt Model Double Bass, 3/4 Size, 2012
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    For sale Kolstein Fendt Model Double Bass, 3/4 Size, 2012

    Kolstein Fendt Model C. 2012 Romanian Origin. 3/4 size (flatback). To my knowledge, it's one of the only basses in the US that has "boomerang" bracing, which opens up the sound and prevents the back from cracking. I love this bass and have probably played hundreds of jazz and classical gigs with...
    $8,000.00
    • jazzbass251
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    • Category: For Sale: Double Basses
  6. NeesiesNotDead

    Double Bass double bass playing help?

    Hi! I am starting with slap bass (i origninally started playing in a school orchestra and currently play in my schools upper level orch) and since i have my own bass i am needing some help with learning songs. What songs or exercices would yall reccomend for somebody starting out playing...
  7. NeesiesNotDead

    Double Bass I bought a bass! Not sure how to set it up better

    Hi! I bought a nice double bass from Facebook marketplace recently but there are some issues with it. Bridge is way too high up so strings are a little too high, tuners are cheap and don’t keep tune and also just feel bad, end pin will not come out but the hight without it works for pizz...
  8. Papageno

    Double Bass Jos Machtel's right hand (thumb) technique

    Is anyone familiar with the unusual right hand technique used by Jos Machtel (playing with the RH thumb) in the video below?
  9. Frosteeman

    Soul Coughing reunion on Jimmy Kimmel

    This one of the coolest things I've seen in a minute. Throwback to Gran Turismo 2 (and maybe a cross-post with DB? Is that possible?)
    • Frosteeman
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    • '90s alternative double bass jimmy kimmel soul coughing super bon bon
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  10. Yamaha SLB-200 Silent Bass 2010s CARBON BOW INCLUDED
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    For sale Yamaha SLB-200 Silent Bass 2010s CARBON BOW INCLUDED

    Yamaha Silent Bass SLB200, a dependable and versatile instrument ideal for both home practice and live performances. This bass comes with a soft, padded case for easy transport. Condition: Overall: Good, playable condition with a number of scratches and some paint wear, primarily on the back...
    $2,500.00
  11. Clevenger Electric Upright Bass

    For sale Clevenger Electric Upright Bass

    Clevenger Electric Upright Bass. Great for practice, traveling or gigging. Comes with soft bag and stand. It has both the bridge pickup system and the Holosonic (body) pickup. Buses pays shipping from Chicago
    $1,700.00
    or best offer
  12. Fishman Pro-EQ Platinum Bass preamp
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    For sale Fishman Pro-EQ Platinum Bass preamp

    Unit is in good functioning order and cosmetic shape overall. Asking $110 OBO shipped in the US.
    $75.00
  13. Otto Rubner Double bass

    For sale Otto Rubner Double bass

    This is an excellent double bass that I used throughout high school and part of my undergraduate degree at the Royal College of Music. It's in great condition, all cracks are sealed and no open seams. The bass has been brilliantly set up by Martin Penning, and it's easy to play for both...
    $13,000.00
  14. bdowd
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    Wanted Troll microphone and fethead

    Hi all, Looking to purchase a Troll ribbon mic in good or better:) condition, fethead or cloudlifter as well. Thanks, bdowdy
  15. L3onardo

    Electric bass in jazz music ("ONE MORE TIME")

    Dear community! I want to do another (and boring..sorry, i know) photography to the actual "mental" situation about how we feel the electric bass in the jazz music. Why jazz needs that sound requirement (doublebass's sound) ? I can't understand why there has been such a narrow-mindedness in...
    • L3onardo
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    • double bass electric bass jazz sound
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  16. Liandro DiVacenza #150 Hybrid Bass Violin 2016

    For sale Liandro DiVacenza #150 Hybrid Bass Violin 2016

    Purchased directly from Kolstein's, this is an excellent starter bass or second bass for professionals. Top table is a two piece plate of fine vertical grained spruce. Back table is of moderately flamed maple with matching caharacter ribs. The neck and scroll are both original figured maple...
    $3,000.00
    or best offer
  17. Jean Auray Nanoo Case or David Gage RN Flight Case

    Wanted Jean Auray Nanoo Case or David Gage RN Flight Case

    I'm looking for a removable neck double bass case, either Jean Auray's Nanoo case or David Gage's neck off flight case specifically. If you have either for sale, new or secondhand then please get in touch. I'm currently using Jean Auray's Nanoo case but it's done a lot of travel since 2016 and...
  18. Bajo Profundo

    Amp for clean Acoustic Bass Guitar

    Hello I play a Taylor Mini-bass (TMB) over Classical Music back tracks emulating the sound of a Double Bass for small to medium sized events both indoor and out. My signal chain: TMB > Fishman Pro Platinum EQ > Ampeg Classic Preamp > QSC K12.2. I chose the TMB because it sounded the...
  19. French Bass c. 1860 (No Longer Available)

    For sale French Bass c. 1860 (No Longer Available)

    Scroll down to see a video John Patitucci playing the Bass, both pizz and arco. This is a wonderful and easy-to-play French instrument. It features a big sound with depth, punch, and clarity. It is a great jazz bass and also an excellent orchestra bass. It was formerly the Bass of Carlos Del...
    $29,900.00
    or best offer
  20. Decomposer

    For Sale French Bass c. 1860

    Scroll down to see a video John Patitucci playing the Bass, both pizz and arco. This is a wonderful and easy-to-play French instrument. It features a big sound with depth, punch, and clarity. It is a great jazz bass and also an excellent orchestra bass. It was formerly the Bass of Carlos Del...
  21. Bajo Profundo

    Compressor for clean Acoustic Bass Guitar

    Hello I play a Taylor Mini-bass (TMB) over Classical Music back tracks emulating the sound of a Double Bass. It currently goes through a QSC K12.2 speaker and soon, an Ampeg RB-112 Bass amp. I chose the TMB because it sounded the closest to a Double Bass when compared to the other Bass...
  22. Double bass approved by Andreas Schroetter

    For sale Double bass approved by Andreas Schroetter

    In 2012 I came across this double bass via a dm from someone in tumblr. It was found in CT, in someone’s attic and brought to a used instrument shop. I bought the bass body for $800 and the tumblr user offered to repair the bass for me for $1000. I used this bass throughout college and for a few...
    $10,000.00
    • Classic MiMo
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  23. C

    For Sale Double bass approved by Andreas Schroetter

    In 2012 I came across this double bass via a dm from someone in tumblr. It was found in CT, in someone’s attic and brought to a used instrument shop. I bought the bass body for $800 and the tumblr user offered to repair the bass for me for $1000. I used this bass throughout college and for a few...
    • Classic MiMo
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    • andreas schroetter bass 4 string cheap contrabass double bass double bass 3/4 double bass 5/8 french bass german bass makrneukirken
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: For Sale: Double Basses
  24. Kay M1-B Double Bass

    For sale Kay M1-B Double Bass

    circa 1964 Kay M1-B Upright bass. Includes Fishman Full Circle pickup. New modern end pin. inflatable transport wheel. Had a nice thick ebony fingerboard put on 15 years ago. It's still rockin'. New bridge 10 years ago. New strings & set up by David Gage in early 2023. It had seen minimal use in...
    $3,000.00
    • johntone
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  25. J

    For Sale Kay M1-B Double Bass

    circa 1964 Kay M1-B Upright bass. Includes Fishman Full Circle pickup. New modern end pin. inflatable transport wheel. Had a nice thick ebony fingerboard put on 15 years ago. It's still rockin'. New bridge 10 years ago. New strings & set up by David Gage in early 2023. It had seen minimal use in...
    • johntone
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    • 1964 double bass ebony fingerboard fishman full circle kay kay bass new york city plywood upright bass
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: For Sale: Double Basses
  26. M

    Double Bass Dating a mystery Hofner DBass

    Hi all So I have a double bass which I bought off a guy who bought it off a guy who bought it off a guy... you get the picture. Anyway, its a Hofner, model H-SB060-O. I cannot find how old it is for the life of me, and I have gone a long way down the line of previous owners. I was wondering if...
  27. Jordan Logue

    Double Bass Top caving in

    I am Trustee of a non-profit foundation that has a large collection of instruments that we loan to students. They have been stored unused in a warehouse since 2019. Climate controlled and all precautions, but stored on racks, unplayed. I can only assume that the strings were lowered in tension...
  28. Notaluthier

    Double Bass Looking for an Affordable 5-string bass with a budget of 6-12k in the United States

    I had a really nice five-string bass for orchestra player when I lived in Germany which I sadly had to sell when I came over to the States, does anyone know somewhere where I can get an affordable replacement?
    • Notaluthier
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    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Basses [DB]
  29. Oscar Stern

    Double Bass Hole in the Heart (5 String) Double Bass idea.

    So while 5 string Double Basses are becoming more common due to the improvements they made in the setup, I figured out a really cool way we could make the Lower notes speak more clearly is w/ a "Hole in the Heart Surgery". I got that idea from a "Hole in the Heart Violin to Viola Conversion"...
  30. Oscar Stern

    The Bass Guitar was originally designed to replace the Double Bass due to Acoustical Compromises?

    Double Basses - Acoustical Compromises - Orchestration Online I figured out exactly why the Bass Guitar was originally made to replace the Double Bass, because the Double Bass is actually "Acoustically Compromised" like the Viola, in that it's scaled down from the Optimal Size that would be...
  31. Oscar Stern

    Double Bass A Reddish 5 string Double Bass

    This is quite a lovely beast made by Thomas & George Martin. It's a Thomas & George Martin Ruggeri 4/4 Size 5 String Double Bass, it's a copy of a 1965 Vincenzo Ruggeri 5 String Double Bass which explains its Reddish Color. Thomas & George Martin 5 String Double Basses are unique because they're...
  32. Oscar Stern

    Double Bass Kay 4/4 Size Cello to 1/8 Size Double Bass Conversion that sounds AMAZING

    Check this out Jake Wildwood took an old 1950s Kay 4/4 Size Plywood Cello & converted it into a 1/8 Size Double Bass by changing the Friction Pegs out to Mechanical ones on the headstock (they put the strings at a sharper angle over the nut which helps em seat better), extending the Scale Length...
    • Oscar Stern
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    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Basses [DB]
  33. NS Design CR5M

    For sale NS Design CR5M

    Up for sale in like new condition Ns Design CR5M EUB. Looks and plays awesome. No scratches or chips. $3200 local pick up in Nashville TN Would prefer local sale, but would ship at buyers expenses. Thanks. VG
    $3,200.00
  34. Velf00

    For Sale NS Design CR5M

    Up for sale in like new condition Ns Design CR5M EUB. Looks and plays awesome. No scratches or chips. $3200 local pick up in Nashville TN Would prefer local sale, but would ship at buyers expenses. Thanks. VG
  35. S

    For sale Upright Bass - SB200 3/4 Shen Rogeri Willow Flatback

    Upright bass for sale! SB200 3/4 Shen Rogeri Willow Flatback (MSRP: $8200). Brand new strings - Thomastik Belcanto G and D strings, Spirocore Medium A and E string (cost: $268.50 for the set). Comes with "Finale" french bow and case (Cost: $365), standard padded bass case (Cost: $300). Total...
    $5,500.00
  36. S

    For Sale Upright Bass - SB200 3/4 Shen Rogeri Willow Flatback

    Upright bass for sale! SB200 3/4 Shen Rogeri Willow Flatback (MSRP: $8200). Brand new strings - Thomastik Belcanto G and D strings, Spirocore Medium A and E string (cost: $268.50 for the set). Comes with "Finale" french bow and case (Cost: $365), standard padded bass case (Cost: $300). Total...
  37. bigmatteo

    Double Bass Hello, this is a wolf tone

    Hi to all, without believing myself to be a luthier, in this video i show how to recognize and eliminate it, the link is this: Many tanks Matteo from Milan
  38. Early 20th Century German Upright Bass

    For sale Early 20th Century German Upright Bass

    This Bass belonged to my (late) Father. He was a Jazz Bassist, a Poet, a Teacher & a Humanitarian. And he was cool.. He took pride in making sure ALL his basses had a special tone...a big tone.. Jimmy Garrison, Ron Carter like tone.. This bass was 1 of the 4 that he Owned. He took care of...
    $7,000.00 to $8,000.00
  39. J

    For Sale Early 20th Century German Upright Bass

    This Bass belonged to my (late) Father. He was a Jazz Bassist, a Poet, a Teacher & a Humanitarian. And he was cool.. He took pride in making sure ALL his basses had a special tone...a big tone.. Jimmy Garrison, Ron Carter like tone.. This bass was 1 of the 4 that he Owned. He took care of...
  40. New Standard Cleveland ply
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    For sale New Standard Cleveland ply

    :drool:
    $4,800.00
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