orchestra

  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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    • Category: For Sale: Double Basses
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    Double Bass Where can I get classical solo repertoire?

    Hi! I’m planning on renting an upright bass and would love to start learning classical style. I asked a College Professor, and he said that I should get the Simandl method, Sharpes “bassic technique”, essentiall elements, progressive repertoire, and some solo repertoire. The problem especially...
  3. I

    Double Bass What would be a good beginner upright?

    Hi everyone! I’ve been playing electric bass since November of 2023, although I’d say guitar has been more so my main for the simple fact that it’s harder to make a guitar sound decent so I’ve needed to put more hours in. Now, I’ve come to realize that my very hot, active, bass doesn’t really...
    • Ivy E
    • Thread
    • beginner orchestra shop
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Basses [DB]
  4. 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
  5. 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...
  6. 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
    • Thread
    • double bass fivestringbass help newbassday orchestra shopping
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Basses [DB]
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    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...
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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...
  11. ScatCat

    Double Bass Deciding to leave an orchestra

    I'm not sure where to put this, so I guess the Miscellaneous thread is as good a place as any. I need some advice. I've been playing with a community/college orchestra for 11 years. At first it was a lot of community members and some college and high school students plus music teachers...
  12. Notaluthier

    Double Bass Mahler help

    Does anyone know what measure this: excerpt is? I know it's Mahler 3 but can't find the measure or mvt.
  13. Notaluthier

    Double Bass Bille Help

    I was watching this video: And I thought it sounded amazing and wanted to learn it but I couldn't find it on the bille method page on Imslp. Thank you!
    • Notaluthier
    • Thread
    • bass bille doubelbass gut help orchestra solo upri
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Music [DB]
  14. Notaluthier

    Double Bass playing with suit coat sleeves.

    I find that when I'm playing with a suit coat on it mutes the strings and sounds bad. I usually wear a vest with a dress shirt underneath and roll the sleeves up but my conductor says I have to match the rest of the orchestra. Does anyone know a way to make this work?
  15. Notaluthier

    Double Bass Dragonetti

    Does anyone have the sheet music for the 12 waltzes, specifically no.3 they could send to me?
    • Notaluthier
    • Thread
    • bass classical dragonetti help orchestra solo
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Music [DB]
  16. Notaluthier

    Double Bass Please give an honest assessment of my 2 months of playing!

    It’s been 2 months of playing now ! But sadly I am not satisfied with my tone please help.
  17. Notaluthier

    Double Bass Andres Martin concerto

    I watched this video and I was blown away and I really want to learn this piece, I emailed Andres and it is 40$ for the transcription and sheet music. I don’t have that kind of money to spend on sheet music at the moment, does anyone have a transcription I can borrow. (Sorry to beg y’all)
  18. Notaluthier

    Double Bass Tenor vs Treble/ Solo tuning vs standard

    Hello bassists of talkbass, I have been trying to learn Koussevitzkys double bass concerto for a while and all of the standard tuning transcriptions I have found change from bass to tenor to treble multiple times per page which I find very difficult to read (I need to work on tenor). But I have...
  19. michaelrais

    Double Bass Selecting a bow: down to 4 bows

    Hello everyone, I am really bummed that my Pernambuco bow was stolen with my double case some time ago. However, I have a really nice Brazilwood bow that I like, but looking for another bow to include in my bow arsenal. I am looking between these bows listed below. I don't have it in the budget...
  20. New Thomastik Infeld & Pirastro strings
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    For sale New Thomastik Infeld & Pirastro strings

    Bass players, I’ve a few more sets of strings available.. In the box.. NEW.. never used. Evah Pirazzi (weich gauge) $200 (Sold out) Belcanto (medium gauge) $250 per set (2 sets remaining) Spirocore (medium gauge) $200 per set (3 sets remaining) Not pictured: Pirastro Passione (medium...
    $100.00 to $250.00
  21. Duval Prescott

    SOLD New Thomastik Infeld & Pirastro strings

    Bass players, I’ve a few more sets of strings available.. In the box.. NEW.. never used. Evah Pirazzi (weich gauge) $200 (Sold out) Belcanto (medium gauge) $250 per set (2 sets remaining) Spirocore (medium gauge) $200 per set (3 sets remaining) Not pictured: Pirastro Passione (medium...
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    Double Bass Substitute Bassist, One Found Sound

    One Found Sound (OFS) announces an open-call audition for its list of substitute musicians. All instruments will be considered. We welcome candidates from any race, ethnicity, disability, age, or gender identity to apply. Auditions will take place on Sunday, September 19, 2021 in San Francisco...
  23. Pirastro Passione Orchestra- Full Set (Very good condition)
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    For sale Pirastro Passione Orchestra- Full Set (Very good condition)

    Used for a recording project. 10-12 days. These are my all-time favorite bowing strings. Smooth, powerful and dark. Old-school pizz. sound.
    $165.00
  24. Decomposer

    SOLD Pirastro Passione Orchestra- Full Set (Very good condition)

    Used for a recording project. 10-12 days. These are my all-time favorite bowing strings. Smooth, powerful and dark. Old-school pizz. sound.
  25. Spring 2011, Oslo, Norway

    Spring 2011, Oslo, Norway

    • Eli_Kyiv
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    • orchestra
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    • Album: My gigs
  26. Spring 2011, Oslo, Norway

    Spring 2011, Oslo, Norway

    • Eli_Kyiv
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    • orchestra
    • Comments: 0
    • Album: My gigs
  27. Spring 2011, Oslo, Norway

    Spring 2011, Oslo, Norway

    • Eli_Kyiv
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    • orchestra
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    • Album: My gigs
  28. Claude Marchand German Bow - price drop

    For sale Claude Marchand German Bow - price drop

    PRICE DROP - now asking $2000 obo German bow from the Thomas Martin studio with the name Claude Marchand. Fairly light, really nimble and easy to maneuver. Probably suited well for solo playing but can play heavy and spiccato for orchestra just fine. Comes with certificate of appraisal for...
    $2,250.00
    • Jesse Dale
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    • Category: For Sale: Bows
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    For Sale Claude Marchand German Bow - price drop

    PRICE DROP - now asking $2000 obo German bow from the Thomas Martin studio with the name Claude Marchand. Fairly light, really nimble and easy to maneuver. Probably suited well for solo playing but can play heavy and spiccato for orchestra just fine. Comes with certificate of appraisal for...
    • Jesse Dale
    • Thread
    • claude claude marchand german german bow marchand orchestra solo thomas martin
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    • Forum: For Sale: Bows
  30. Jesse Dietschi

    Double Bass Orchestra Bass String Setup Megathread

    Thought it would be interesting to start a list of what string setups all the section players out there are using. List your current setup plus previous combinations you've used. I'll start: Current: Flex Deluxe GD, Permanent A & ext. E. Previous: Bel Canto GDA, Spiro Mittle ext. E I'll be...
    • Jesse Dietschi
    • Thread
    • arco bel canto combinations flexocore deluxe orchestra section setup spirocore strings
    • Replies: 149
    • Forum: Strings [DB]
  31. Large Gofriller pattern bass - fantastic orchestral bass - new price and pics
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    For sale Large Gofriller pattern bass - fantastic orchestral bass - new price and pics

    An inexpensive job-winning bass. Copy of the Minnesota-owned bass formerly attributed to Gofriller, made around 2000 by Chi Yang (spelling?) in (maybe?) Chicago. Not a lot of info on the bass's origins or maker other than this was the last bass he made that I know of before founding Christopher...
    $15,000.00
  32. slappahdabass

    SOLD Large Gofriller pattern bass - fantastic orchestral bass - new price and pics

    An inexpensive job-winning bass. Copy of the Minnesota-owned bass formerly attributed to Gofriller, made around 2000 by Chi Yang (spelling?) in (maybe?) Chicago. Not a lot of info on the bass's origins or maker other than this was the last bass he made that I know of before founding Christopher...
  33. Old German double bass

    For sale Old German double bass

    Measurements Upper bout 23.5 C bout 15.5 Lower bout 27.5 Body length 44.5 Rib depth 9.5 String length 41.5 Old bass restored, scroll graft, new ebony fingerboard, new adjustable bridge. Really good orchestra bass, also good jazz bass. $15,000
    $15,000.00
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    For Sale Old German double bass

    Measurements Upper bout 23.5 C bout 15.5 Lower bout 27.5 Body length 44.5 Rib depth 9.5 String length 41.5 Old bass restored, scroll graft, new ebony fingerboard, new adjustable bridge. Really good orchestra bass, also good jazz bass. $15,000
  35. Illner Reidl Stohr Cello 2001

    For sale Illner Reidl Stohr Cello 2001

    Warm sounding good condition 2001 Illner Reidl Stohr cello with hard shell case and 2 bows. repaired cracks @Bottom lower 'f' holes. The crack on right side is visible in photos. Neck reset. Local pickup only. Forth Worth area.
    $5,000.00
  36. AlienNed

    For Sale Illner Reidl Stohr Cello 2001

    Warm sounding good condition 2001 Illner Reidl Stohr cello with hard shell case and 2 bows. repaired cracks @Bottom lower 'f' holes. The crack on right side is visible in photos. Neck reset. Local pickup only. Forth Worth area.
  37. 7/8 Shen SB200 MAPLE *Reduced*
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    For sale 7/8 Shen SB200 MAPLE *Reduced*

    *Reduced to $4500* I'm selling my 7/8 size Samuel Shen SB200 MAPLE. It's a fully carved flatback. Includes used mooradian gig bag. The bass was built in 2004 and I purchased in early 2005. I'm the original owner. I'm looking to upgrade. It has the normal belt scratches and slightly worn...
    $4,500.00
  38. Nwabass

    SOLD 7/8 Shen SB200 MAPLE *Reduced*

    *Reduced to $4500* I'm selling my 7/8 size Samuel Shen SB200 MAPLE. It's a fully carved flatback. Includes used mooradian gig bag. The bass was built in 2004 and I purchased in early 2005. I'm the original owner. I'm looking to upgrade. It has the normal belt scratches and slightly worn...
  39. Evah Pirazzi D and G strings regular gauge Price Drop $30
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    For sale Evah Pirazzi D and G strings regular gauge Price Drop $30

    D and G orchestra gauge Evah Pirazzis on my bass about 4 months. G is great D is okay, would like to sell together $30 shipped CONUS
    $40.00
  40. Medman

    SOLD Evah Pirazzi D and G strings regular gauge Price Drop $30

    D and G orchestra gauge Evah Pirazzis on my bass about 4 months. G is great D is okay, would like to sell together $30 shipped CONUS
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