double bass

  1. Hand made black walnut tailpiece

    For sale Hand made black walnut tailpiece

    For sale is a custom hand carved double bass tailpiece made from black walnut, with a matching walnut fret. The tailpiece is 356mm long, and weighs 98 grams. Hand finished with French polish and then clear varnish. Radius made for a standard double bass bridge.
    $350.00
  2. Henri Gross

    For Sale Hand made black walnut tailpiece

    For sale is a custom hand carved double bass tailpiece made from black walnut, with a matching walnut fret. The tailpiece is 356mm long, and weighs 98 grams. Hand finished with French polish and then clear varnish. Radius made for a standard double bass bridge.
  3. B

    Parametric EQ for double bass

    Hi. I have a double bass with a Fishman pickup (clips on bridge) going into a Mark Bass amp with 5 EQs (ultra low, low, L/mid, H/mid, high). I’m trying to clean up the live sound. Any suggestions for which equalisers to consider. Thanks.
  4. 3/4 Carved Bass c. 1900
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    For sale 3/4 Carved Bass c. 1900

    Likely German or Czech (based on the purfling pattern on the back), this beautiful bass is over 100 years old and still going strong. An excellent instrument for any genre of music, this bass features a blooming low end, defined midrange and a singing solo voice. Generous thumb position access...
    $7,000.00
    • TheDellow
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  5. TheDellow

    SOLD 3/4 Carved Bass c. 1900

    Likely German or Czech (based on the purfling pattern on the back), this beautiful bass is over 100 years old and still going strong. An excellent instrument for any genre of music, this bass features a blooming low end, defined midrange and a singing solo voice. Generous thumb position access...
    • TheDellow
    • Thread
    • bass fiddle bass viol carved bass double bass european bass kay shen stand up bass upright bass
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: For Sale: Double Basses
  6. bigmatteo

    Double Bass S.Saens Elephant on a DB tuned in fifths

    Good morning to all, few days ago i upload on my YouTube channel, a video were i try to play this piece the initials bar for first time, on my doublebass tuned in fifths, after around 20 years that i don't play it, on a double bass tuned in fourth where i learn it ! Here is the link : Matteo...
  7. J

    Double Bass Looking for some specific bebop heads/jazz tunes

    Looking for some tunes that play well (better than on half position) on the middle section of the bass (above the D on G string, across all four strings), to shed. I have three bebop heads that have this characteristic (at least the "A" section): - Confirmation - Dexterity -Sandu Do you...
  8. L

    Double Bass Flex Deluxe or Belcanto? Spiro or Permanent?

    Hi, I have Permanents and I have Belcantos. The problem is that my Belcantos are about to die and I don’t want to put Permanents on the top. My luthier said that his instruments are working great with both Belcantos and Flexocore Deluxes, but I am slightly afraid to approach G and D Pirastro...
    • Leonidbass
    • Thread
    • belcanto double bass flexocore deluxe spirocore strings
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  9. Notaluthier

    Double Bass Edgar Meyer Wienawski

    I was watching Edgar Meyer perform a caprice by Wienawski and I wanted to find the sheet music but when I looked at IMSLP the caprices are for two violins, not one. Does anyone know where I could find the sheet music? Performance:
    • Notaluthier
    • Thread
    • caprice db double bass edgar meyer help imslp music sheet music
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Music [DB]
  10. G

    Double Bass Danton Boller Stings

    Hello, does anyone know with what strings Danton Boller plays in general? I particular love his sound in Roy Hargrove's Album "Earfood". Thank you for your time!
  11. D

    Double Bass Question Regarding Finding the Right Teacher and Learning Double Technique on Bass Guitar

    Hello, I'm currently learning bass guitar and I looking to focus on tehcnique. The local teachers I've gotten tutoring from have been ok, but they don't really focus on learning technique and proper posture and music reading.(and a lot of them tend to be guitar players) The current one I have...
  12. C Stone

    Double Bass DB/Any info appreciated on this…

    Hey all have been thinking of trying DB, this one popped up for sale locally and seller has no info about it other than “it is in great shape and works”. I assume it’s a mass produced budget brand at the their asking price and wanted to know if any of you have an incline as to wether I should...
    • C Stone
    • Thread
    • db db scale double bass stand up bass
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Basses [DB]
  13. L

    Double Bass Is there a G string that can match a Permanent set for projection?

    Hi, I am an orchestral plus solo bassist on the side. I only really play classical music. I picked up a set of Permanents a few weeks ago and instantly fell for their projection. The only problem is that they are too stiff and when I spend a long time on the G string I start to feel really...
    • Leonidbass
    • Thread
    • double bass doublebass permanents pirastro projection strings tension
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  14. Xavier Wells

    Double Bass Favorite Jazz lines that use a C Extension?

    Hey Everyone, I was recently going through an old double bass forum discussing the use of C extensions in jazz. It was actually started by Geoff Chambers, of Discover Double Bass; and I thought it would be fun to compile a list of great jazz players who've made a nice use with a C...
  15. bigmatteo

    Double Bass The amplified sound of a double bass tuned in fifths

    Hi bassist, with this video i show you, my sound of my db tuned in 5ths, today amplified ! Is a three part video:the first is uplugged, the second in amplified with eq flat, the third is again amlified with custom eq. Of this third sound i am very happy because i dont listen the hand noise when...
    • bigmatteo
    • Thread
    • amplifier carvin double bass fifths obligato pb150 pirastro referencecables.it sound ultimo cavo deluxe
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Amps, Mics & Pickups [DB]
  16. B

    Double Bass Permanent E tone

    I just bought a new Permanent E (normal length, not extension) for my bass. On GDA I have Belcantos. The permanent sounds really bright out of the packaging compared to the Belcantos. Will the Permanent break in over time and sound a little darker, or does it stay bright? I also have Helicore...
  17. J

    Double Bass Cab for AI Clarus 601 IA

    Looking for recommendations for a reasonably priced cab to accompany my DB, Fishman Full Circle and AI Clarus amp head. I'm hoping to find something I can use in jazz jam sessions with anywhere from 3 to 8 musicians in a mid sized venue. I'd love to hear suggestions for a cab that will get the...
  18. KC Strings Wood Gated C Extension - Brand New

    For sale KC Strings Wood Gated C Extension - Brand New

    Hi guys, Looking to sell my KC Strings Wood Gated C Extension. It is completely new, never been modified or installed and comes with original instructions and all gates in perfect fully functioning condition. I just never got around to getting it installed on my bass and now no longer have...
    $500.00
  19. B

    For Sale KC Strings Wood Gated C Extension - Brand New

    Hi guys, Looking to sell my KC Strings Wood Gated C Extension. It is completely new, never been modified or installed and comes with original instructions and all gates in perfect fully functioning condition. I just never got around to getting it installed on my bass and now no longer have...
  20. G

    Double Bass Peter Washington Strings

    Hello to the forum! Did anyone know what strings Peter Washington use in Bill Charlap's album called Stardust (1997) . I love in general his sound . Particular in this album I love the dark, but sustained sound that he has. I am ready to buy new strings in my bass, so if anyone knows, would be...
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    Peter Washington Strings

    Hello to the forum! Did anyone know what strings Peter Washington use in Bill Charlap's album called Stardust (1997) . I love in general his sound. Particular in this album I love the dark, but sustained sound that he has. Any idea? Thank you in advance!
  22. REMIC D5400LB (Green)
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    For sale REMIC D5400LB (Green)

    No longer using this, so I'm offering it up to a good home! I bought this REMIC D5400LB (Green version) here on TB in May, 2020 from @Adam Booker - this was one of his personal REMICs purchased before he started reviewing and testing for Thorkild. Mic is in excellent shape and comes with the...
    $299.00
  23. jondiener

    SOLD REMIC D5400LB (Green)

    No longer using this, so I'm offering it up to a good home! I bought this REMIC D5400LB (Green version) here on TB in May, 2020 from @Adam Booker - this was one of his personal REMICs purchased before he started reviewing and testing for Thorkild. Mic is in excellent shape and comes with the...
  24. Z

    Double Bass Year 1 Double Bass song book

    I trepiditiously going to throw this out there as I am sincerely finding it difficult to find. Will some people help point me to some easy 1st year Double Bass song books? I'm adult learning the DB. I have a teacher. We are using Simandl. It is an arduous climb, but I am having so much fun...
    • zemas
    • Thread
    • 1st year double bass easy new songbook
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Music [DB]
  25. shashank das

    Double Bass Voice leading for walking bass, imp. transcriptions, using substitutions & other harmonic techniques

    Hi everyone, I'd like to ask how you all practice Voice leading while walking & if you have any suggestions of important recordings to transcribe? I have been following a process recently where I restrict myself to specific stuff for examples only chord tones to walk for a few choruses, then...
    • shashank das
    • Thread
    • bass guitar contrabass double bass electric bass harmony transciption upright bass voice leading walking bass
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Jazz Technique [DB]
  26. shashank das

    Double Bass Best music schools to study Jazz (d. bass & e. bass ) in Europe & US?

    Hi, everyone just want to make a thread for recommendations of music schools, so it would be helpful for future students wanting to study, if there's a thread already about this please direct me to that, Question : What are the best music schools to study Jazz (d. bass & e. bass ) in Europe &...
    • shashank das
    • Thread
    • bass guitar college contrabass double bass education electric bass jazz school university upright bass
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Off Topic [DB]
  27. 51rhc

    Double Bass Tuning Machines for Shen SB80

    I purchased a used Shen SB80 earlier this year and would like to replace or repair the tuning machines. They have quite a bit of slop/play when tuning and tend to jump from not making a difference to over-correction. Does anyone have any recommendations on improving their performance? If not...
  28. shashank das

    Double Bass Essential Jazz Solos/Bassline list for an advancing bassist

    Hi everyone, I am music student in Europe studying jazz and I am looking for Jazz bass lines and solos to transcribe to improve my vocabulary, at the moment I am focussing more in the bebop, Hard Bop and post bop tradition, but would appreciate recommendations from different styles and eras of...
    • shashank das
    • Thread
    • bebop contrabass double bass jazz swing transciption transcribe upright bass
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Recordings [DB]
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    Double Bass How to practice?

    I'm a bassist in high school and I have been struggling with deciding what to focus on during my practice time as well as the best way to work on certain techniques or passages. I was wondering what works for other bassists in terms of practicing, and ways to schedule or organize your practice...
  30. Mark Dunar

    Where to Sell a Double Bass in Seattle

    Hello! I just joined the forum, so apologies if this isn't the correct forum to use for this type of inquiry. I have a double bass that I've had since high school, but I haven't played it in years. So, I'd like to sell but I don't really know where to start. I think it we got it appraised right...
  31. W

    Double Bass Expensive basses

    People who have expensive basses (8k $ and up). How significant was the change in sound when you upgraded to that instrument?
    • wmannerland
    • Thread
    • double bass expensive quality double bass quality instrument
    • Replies: 84
    • Forum: Basses [DB]
  32. Notaluthier

    Double Bass Bottesini Gran Duo

    I know this was originally written for two basses, does anyone know where I could get sheet music for this version? Thank you!
    • Notaluthier
    • Thread
    • bass bottesini double bass help kontrabass music performance sheet music virtuoso
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Music [DB]
  33. octobass74

    Double Bass DPA4099 vs. ATM350

    In this test, we compared 2 microphones: the Audiotechnika ATM350 and the DPA4099 with my two double basses. www.csabapengo.com www.talapengobass.com
  34. B

    Double Bass AC Band>Live! (11/8)

    Hey folks, A friendly note about an LA area show coming up next week. Thanks, Adam
  35. Keith Rawlings

    Double Bass NBD Finally!

    In early June I decided to enter the ISB Build-a-Bass contest and I won. I couldn’t believe it! I never win anything, but when Madeleine Crouch called me from the ISB to let me know I won, I almost fell over. The bass was in Austin with Trevor Davis, but I wasn’t able to pick it up right away...
  36. S

    Double Bass Charlie Haden On Bass and Beauty

    Hi Folks. My name's Josh Haden. My father is the late jazz bassist Charlie Haden. I'm writing my memoirs on Substack. They focus on my upbringing in a musical family and as founding member of the alternative rock / slowcore band Spain. "A Mémoire about life, death, jazz, slowcore, and...
  37. bigmatteo

    Double Bass Unveiled C/Do Arpeggio on a DB tuned in fifths (3 octaves)

    Good afrenoon to all, the topic of today is: unveil this arpeggio on a DB tuned in fifths! IMPORTANT NOTE: This video was recorded, after few weeks after the fifths conversion. Good Playng Matteo
    • bigmatteo
    • Thread
    • 3 octaves arpeggio c do double bass fifths tuning obligato pirastro
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Music Theory [DB]
  38. giantviolin

    Double Bass Gary karr recordings

    Hi, I'm wondering if theres anyway to listen to or stream Gary Karr's recordings other than buying them through the ISB store? I'm a moderately broke university student (my current teacher studied with Gary) and I'd love to be able to listen to his interpretation of the Hindemith sonata and all...
  39. German carved bass, 1930's
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    For sale German carved bass, 1930's

    Exceptionally appealing 3/4 German bass, restored by Los Angeles Bass Works. Beautiful finish; spruce top, maple back and sides; violin corners. Healthy in all aspects. No 'issues' lurking; seams are tight, neck is straight. This was for years the 'jazz bass' played by the late Dave Stone...
    $10,500.00
  40. R

    SOLD German carved bass, 1930's

    Exceptionally appealing 3/4 German bass, restored by Los Angeles Bass Works. Beautiful finish; spruce top, maple back and sides; violin corners. Healthy in all aspects. No 'issues' lurking; seams are tight, neck is straight. This was for years the 'jazz bass' played by the late Dave Stone...
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