Double Bass
Command the foundation, rhythmic pulse, and harmonic depth of virtually any ensemble with Double Basses, the largest and lowest-pitched member of the orchestral string family. Double basses deliver deep, resonant fundamental pitches, a powerful acoustic presence, and a rich, woody tone, making them vital for symphony orchestras, jazz ensembles, folk music, and studio recording sessions.
This category includes acoustic and electric double basses in a variety of common sizes (typically 3/4 size as standard, down to 1/2 or 1/4 for students), suitable for beginner students, jazz bassists, orchestral musicians, and professional touring artists. Instruments are typically crafted with spruce tops and maple backs and sides, and feature large fingerboards and endpins designed for stability and projection.
Double basses are widely used across classical music, jazz, blues, rockabilly, folk, bluegrass, and contemporary orchestral works. They provide the essential low-frequency anchor that locks in rhythm and harmony, capable of being plucked (pizzicato) for rhythmic drive or bowed (arco) for a smooth, singing sustain that underpins the entire ensemble.
Modern double basses are built with durable construction, robust bridges, and adjustable endpins designed to accommodate players in both standing and sitting positions. Many feature high-quality machine tuners for reliable tuning stability even with the instrument’s very thick, high-tension strings, while electric or "upright electric" models offer silent practice capabilities and easy amplification.
Double basses are commonly paired with bass bows (French or German style), rosin, padded gig bags or hard cases, electronic tuners, and bass amps (for electric models), forming a complete and performance-ready foundation rig.
From robust student models designed for durability in education to professional-grade carved instruments offering unmatched tonal depth, double basses provide the power, versatility, and foundational voice that musicians rely on for a commanding performance.
