Bass Bar

[Thumpie]

Simple question: does the bass bar perform any function besides providing support to the top?

I'm trying to learn everything I can about the double bass, and I couldn't really find a good explanation of the bass bar online...

[drurb]

Yes, the bass bar serves more than as a structural support.

See here, here and here.

[Thumpie]

Of course. There's subtle nuance and a great deal of complexity here. Like everywhere on this instrument.

[Gponyy]

The bass bar is massively important to the sound of a bass. The positioning, thickness, width, shape, wood choice and if the bar is sprung or not all have a huge effect on the end sound of the bass. A correctly fitted and shaped bar actually helps to create the bass notes as it helps the front swing properly while keeping and supporting the front.

[drurb]

Originally Posted by Gponyy

The bass bar is massively important to the sound of a bass.

Nice pun!

[Gponyy]

Originally Posted by drurb

Nice pun!

im here all week try the fish...........

[drurb]

Originally Posted by Gponyy

im here all week try the fish...........

What kind of fish? Bass?