double bass

  1. kloptikus

    SOLD New Standard Cleveland ply

    Greetings fellow bassists! I'm selling my beloved plywood New Standard Cleveland bass, originally purchased directly from Wil DeSola in 2013. The bass has been active in NYC for around a decade and comes with the following: -Evah Pirazzi strings (EP gold/slap gut g) -Bobelock case -Fishman...
  2. 1850 Paul Claudot Double Bass

    For sale 1850 Paul Claudot Double Bass

    1850 Paul Claudot double bass, carved back. Appraised at $55k. All original, excellent condition, excellent setup. Claudot stamp on inside, signed under top table. Most recent setup done by Robertson and Sons, including new bridge, fingerboard, and chromatic C extension. Neck projection work...
    $45,000.00
  3. T

    For Sale 1850 Paul Claudot Double Bass

    1850 Paul Claudot double bass, carved back. Appraised at $55k. All original, excellent condition, excellent setup. Claudot stamp on inside, signed under top table. Most recent setup done by Robertson and Sons, including new bridge, fingerboard, and chromatic C extension. Neck projection work...
  4. A

    Double Bass Help!

    I need to be able to play double bass in 3 months. I have been wanting to play for the past 2 years, however I didn't think my director would allow me to, so I never asked. I finally asked him a month or two ago and he was willing to let me use the school basses and was okay with me wanting to...
  5. F

    Request Double bass part for Coral Para Mi Pequeño Y Lejano Pueblo

    I was wondering if anyone would be keen to give me a hand transcribing / navigating this double bass part from Dino Saluzzi (incredible) album? so far I have got 80% down transcribed by ear, but there are some sections before the bass part repeats that I am not sure about (I am actually very...
  6. bigmatteo

    Double Bass different strin length, different sound ??

    Good Afternoon, i publish a video,where i compared the tone quality. of two basses with different string length, i played both arco and pizzicato, i apologize for my bad arco skill, the audio was recoreded two years ago, when my technique was bad. Here is the link: Happy Christmas Matteo...
    • bigmatteo
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    • diapason differencies different double bass length quality sound string tone
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Basses [DB]
  7. 1933 Juzek Master Art Strd Model, #185
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    For sale 1933 Juzek Master Art Strd Model, #185

    1933 Juzek Master Art Model #185. Beautiful sounding, playing and looking 3/4 bass. All original except tailpiece and bridge. Includes case. All European tonewoods, fully carved top and back, back and ribs are flamed maple. Original finish in good shape showing signs of playing wear...
    $11,990.00
  8. G

    SOLD 1933 Juzek Master Art Strd Model, #185

    1933 Juzek Master Art Model #185. Beautiful sounding, playing and looking 3/4 bass. All original except tailpiece and bridge. Includes case. All European tonewoods, fully carved top and back, back and ribs are flamed maple. Original finish in good shape showing signs of playing wear...
  9. shashank das

    Double Bass Looking for Double bass flight case, Kolstein Busetto or Czech Ease bass around Basel, Switzerland

    Looking for Double bass flight case, Kolstein Busetto or Czech Ease bass around Basel, Switzerland, willing to travel to get the right instrument / case for a reasonable price.
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    • busetto czech czech ease gigbag backpack double bass europe flight case flight trunk flightcase hard case kolstein
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Accessories [DB]
  10. Brian Xman

    Double Bass Question on edge repair behind DB neck

    Hello all, I am primarily an electric bass player, but interested in learning double bass now that I’m playing jazz combo. I came across a plywood bass listed locally, but when I went to check it out I noticed some cracks along the edge behind the neck. Question for DBers out there: Is this a...
  11. Notaluthier

    Double Bass NHØP tone on a Budget

    Does anyone know a pickup that will get me that super electric bassy sound that isn’t the insanely expensive Wilson pickups?
  12. shashank das

    Double Bass New Discovery! Excellent new double bass open gut strings from India for only 200 Euros for full set

    Hey everyone! I recently discovered these amazing new double bass gut open strings made in India, I have put them on G & D on both my basses, E & A being Spiro mittels for now but I will change them accordingly soon, and they sound like a dream especially for pizzicato Jazz, with the bow they...
    • shashank das
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    • 200 affordable double bass gut strings india strings upright bass
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  13. J

    Double Bass Was There Ever A Time Where The Double Bass And Contrabass Were Different Instruments?

    I'm in a debate with someone who claims that at some point, the double bass and contrabass were different instruments, apparently during the Baroque era, and I disagreed. Am I correct or am I just making a fool of myself?
  14. Milan_B

    Double Bass D'Addario Zyex vs Pirastro Permanents

    I currently have a set of the D'Addario Zyex strings that came with my bass (Lemur music Tosca Teatro), around 3-4 years old. I now think it's time for a new set of strings! I play mainly jazz but have been playing a lot more classical recently so the ability to bow the string is very important...
    • Milan_B
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    • classical double bass jazz strings
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  15. 2010 Juzek carved 3/4 bass
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    For sale 2010 Juzek carved 3/4 bass

    Selling my 2010 Juzek fully carved 3/4 size bass. Bought it from Rick Reynolds in Vancouver summer 2020, haven't had any work done on it, it's in great condition. Evah Pirazzi strings, adjustable bridge, Rick's custom drumstick endpin. Spruce top, maple back and sides, fingerboard is ebony, as...
    $4,500.00
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  16. ZNG

    SOLD 2010 Juzek carved 3/4 bass

    Selling my 2010 Juzek fully carved 3/4 size bass. Bought it from Rick Reynolds in Vancouver summer 2020, haven't had any work done on it, it's in great condition. Evah Pirazzi strings, adjustable bridge, Rick's custom drumstick endpin. Spruce top, maple back and sides, fingerboard is ebony, as...
    • ZNG
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    • 3/4 bass acoustic bass bass fiddle carved bass double bass juzek rick reynolds upright bass
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: For Sale: Double Basses
  17. Stagg EDB-3/4RDL-BL Deluxe 3/4-Size Electric Double Bass with Hard Case
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    For sale Stagg EDB-3/4RDL-BL Deluxe 3/4-Size Electric Double Bass with Hard Case

    Blue Stagg electric double with bow and hard case. In overall great condition. One cosmetic crack at neck heel. No other scratches or defects on neck or body. Unusual maple neck. New ebony nut. Please see full ad at reverb listing. I will ship for exact cost to your location from Seattle plus...
    $660.00
  18. J

    SOLD Stagg EDB-3/4RDL-BL Deluxe 3/4-Size Electric Double Bass with Hard Case

    Blue Stagg electric double with bow and hard case. In overall great condition. One cosmetic crack at neck heel. No other scratches or defects on neck or body. Unusual maple neck. New ebony nut. Please see full ad at reverb listing. I will ship for exact cost to your location from Seattle plus...
  19. shashank das

    Double Bass What is the most acoustic sounding EUB/Cutaway DB?

    What is the most acoustic sounding EUB/Cutaway DB? What sounds most like the real thing without having to carry rhe same size? I'm In Switzerland / India.
  20. Ischell X48C Contact Mic *PRICE REDUCED*
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    For sale Ischell X48C Contact Mic *PRICE REDUCED*

    Works and sounds fantastic, includes the mounting putty. $220 OBO. This is the version without a 9v battery, so phantom power and a balanced cable is required. I am willing to throw in the Rolls phantom power preamp and cable pictured if you want it. I would consider trading for a DB piezo...
    $175.00
  21. Rabidsquids

    SOLD Ischell X48C Contact Mic *PRICE REDUCED*

    Works and sounds fantastic, includes the mounting putty. $220 OBO. This is the version without a 9v battery, so phantom power and a balanced cable is required. I am willing to throw in the Rolls phantom power preamp and cable pictured if you want it. I would consider trading for a DB piezo...
  22. Theomcg

    Double Bass Studying Abroad

    I would like to study abroad and would like to know what the beta cities are for studying orchestra. I’m in high school and in the US. The cities that came to mind were Cremona, Budapest and Berlin based on music competitions, bass history, orchestra programs etc.
  23. Notaluthier

    Double Bass What key for Bach Suite 6?

    I have heard Suite six in both D major and G major, which version do you guys/girls/Anything else recommend?
  24. TheDellow

    Double Bass Partial extension? HELP

    Can anyone tell me who makes this partial C-Extension?
  25. K&K Bass Max Pickup

    For sale K&K Bass Max Pickup

    Selling a used K&K bass max pickup. Used regularly but kept in very good condition. Worked very well for me in live as well as recorded situations. You can hear it here --> Riverbed and Lil' Maggie have a good representation of what it sounds like arco From their website: The Bass Max is...
    $120.00
  26. AlexJenkins

    For Sale K&K Bass Max Pickup

    Selling a used K&K bass max pickup. Used regularly but kept in very good condition. Worked very well for me in live as well as recorded situations. You can hear it here --> Riverbed and Lil' Maggie have a good representation of what it sounds like arco From their website: The Bass Max is...
  27. Upton Karr Hybrid 3/4
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    For sale Upton Karr Hybrid 3/4

    Upton Karr Hybrid 3/4 Built on 2022 Strung with Evah Pozazzis This is a true master piece of an upright. If I had the room to store it forever I would keep it. But space is limited and the album I needed it for is cut. I drove up to Upton over the winter to pick this one up. There is a...
    $5,900.00
  28. bassgrackle

    No longer available Upton Karr Hybrid 3/4

    Upton Karr Hybrid 3/4 Built on 2022 Strung with Evah Pozazzis This is a true master piece of an upright. If I had the room to store it forever I would keep it. But space is limited and the album I needed it for is cut. I drove up to Upton over the winter to pick this one up. There is a...
  29. IMG_3797

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  30. Papageno

    Double Bass Did Bob Marley play double bass?

    While browsing on the internet, I found this photo of Bob Marley plaything the DB. Correct french bow grip and correct thumb position left hand technique: you don't fake it! He seems to have studied it seriously. But I could not find any reference to this. Does anyone have any info on this?
  31. M

    Double Bass SLB100 - still worth buying new?

    Hi all I’m an amateur DBist playing arco and pizzicato, most styles of music. I can’t keep at home a full size DB due to moving to a smaller place. Is the SLB100 (whose full top to bottom frame on the right-hand side appeals to me) still worth it in terms of sound and overall playability (it was...
  32. bigmatteo

    Double Bass double bass tuning battle 4ths,5ths,solo from another point of view

    Good Morning Bassists, some day ago i publish a video, that want demonstrate the flexibility, of the when Doublebass is tuned in fifths. the link is this : Many Tanks Matteo from Milan
    • bigmatteo
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    • 4ths tuning 5ths tuning battle double bass obligato pirastro solo tuning youtube videos
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    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  33. shashank das

    Double Bass Can someone help me identify the maker and potential price for my Romanian Solid body bass?

    Can someone help me identify the maker and potential price for my Romanian Solid body bass? I am based in Basel, Switzerland now. Details known : 3/4 Romanian Built Solid body Violin corners Curved front and back Bought in Amsterdam from Lucas von Suringar He said its a 2010 built
    • shashank das
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    • 2010 amsterdam double bass identification luthier make romanian bass solid body upright bass
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Basses [DB]
  34. Spirocore medium E string ALMOST BRAND NEW
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    For sale Spirocore medium E string ALMOST BRAND NEW

    Just E String left! I put these on my bass for 3 days and then took them off, realized the light gauge set of these works better for my bass. For that reason, the packaging will be open and the strings will already have wounded tips, but they are practically brand new. Free shipping. Feel...
    $50.00
  35. Jonathan Stein

    SOLD Spirocore medium E string ALMOST BRAND NEW

    Just E String left! I put these on my bass for 3 days and then took them off, realized the light gauge set of these works better for my bass. For that reason, the packaging will be open and the strings will already have wounded tips, but they are practically brand new. Free shipping. Feel...
  36. D

    Double Bass Pre-Amp

    I was wondering what pre-amps y'all are using, including compression.
  37. H

    Wanted 147 mm bridge

    Will need it shipped to Nova Scotia Canada. Thanks
  38. H

    Wanted 147 mm bridge

    Will need it shipped to Nova Scotia Canada. Thanks
  39. Benedek Elemer, Budapest 1999

    For sale Benedek Elemer, Budapest 1999

    I am selling my lovely Hungarian bass. This instrument has gotten me through two graduate degrees and a ton of freelance orchestra, jazz and pit work in-between. The sound is even and clear with lots of midrange, with a really nice projecting voice especially in the high register. It has been a...
    $10,000.00
  40. avant_chard

    For Sale Benedek Elemer, Budapest 1999

    I am selling my lovely Hungarian bass. This instrument has gotten me through two graduate degrees and a ton of freelance orchestra, jazz and pit work in-between. The sound is even and clear with lots of midrange, with a really nice projecting voice especially in the high register. It has been a...
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