Discussion on the instrument: double bass, string bass, contrabass, bass viol, acoustic bass, upright bass, standup bass, bass fiddle, bass violin, doghouse bass, bull fiddle... :)

Dedicated exclusively to the electric upright bass, including strings, setup, and amplification

Bass bows and rosin issues, makers, brands, choices, recommendations...

Double bass strings discussion

Flight cases, gig bags, stools, endpins, etc.

Exploring the issues involved in setting up and repairing basses, along with luthier recommendations.

Discuss anything related to amplifying your double bass

Jazz bass technique: left and right hand issues, advanced techniques, and any physical issues relating to playing jazz.

Exploring technique on the "classical" double bass, from Beethoven to Bottesini

Discussion on the battle for orchestral jobs: tips and advice, how to prepare, and who got the job...

Dedicated to Rockabilly Double Bass

Bluegrass technique, performance, bassists, and more

Discuss double bass sheet music, new works, etudes, editions, get recommendations...

Double Bass recordings, mp3's, YouTube finds, etc

Chords, bass lines, melody, intervals, scales, modes, etc.

Double bass teachers put their heads together on topics related to the instrument. Topics may be created by the resident teachers, or requested by others.

Discussion on notable bassists

... For threads that are music-related, but not specifically bass-related

Bass jokes, musician jokes, gigs gone wrong...

Any totally non-music-related discussion