orchestra bass

  1. 7/8 Nick Lloyd Double Bass with C Extension

    For sale 7/8 Nick Lloyd Double Bass with C Extension

    I'm selling my absolutely gorgeous Nick Lloyd double bass that I commissioned in 2019. This instrument has a deep sub-woofer like bottom end and a singing upper register that makes it the absolute perfect audition instrument that can also hold it's own in a section or a chamber setting. I have...
    $38,000.00
  2. L

    Double Bass The most versatile orchestral string?

    Hi everyone, I’ve been struggling recently with my orchestral bass sounding too muffled, and I’ve made it my goal to find a set of strings that works well in orchestra but also projects decently on stage. Here’s what I’ve tried so far: Permanents – too bright for orchestra on my bass...
  3. Germanic Bass, Maker Unknown, c.1920
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    For sale Germanic Bass, Maker Unknown, c.1920

    Great do-it-all bass for advanced student or freelancer. Nice clear sound with plenty of boom. Sounds great in a concert hall and in a recording studio. Got me through school at Carnegie Mellon and IU, and I used it to win jobs in the Canton Symphony and my most recent gig with the U.S. Army...
    $20,000.00
    $18,500.00
  4. Notaluthier

    Double Bass Viennese tuning fingering chart

    I have been watching and listening to a lot of concertos and solos in Viennese tuning and I have found some sets of strings to try it! I was wondering if anyone has made a fingering chart for this tuning?
    • Notaluthier
    • Thread
    • bass chart doublebass doublebass fingerings help ibragimov orchestra bass orchestra tuning tuning viennese tuning
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Orchestral Technique [DB]
  5. [Price Drop] Fully Carved Gyorgy Baranyai Gamba Double Bass
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    For sale [Price Drop] Fully Carved Gyorgy Baranyai Gamba Double Bass

    This 3/4 double bass was fully carved and hand made in 2003 by Gyorgy Baranyai in Budapest. It is a masterfully made Gamba shape, flatback double bass featuring a beautiful varnish and unique Viennese style scroll. In addition to being visually appealing, this bass has a beaming tone with a full...
    $11,000.00
  6. TRobinson

    For Sale [Price Drop] Fully Carved Gyorgy Baranyai Gamba Double Bass

    This 3/4 double bass was fully carved and hand made in 2003 by Gyorgy Baranyai in Budapest. It is a masterfully made Gamba shape, flatback double bass featuring a beautiful varnish and unique Viennese style scroll. In addition to being visually appealing, this bass has a beaming tone with a full...
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    Double Bass 1964 Kay or 2001 Engelhardt for community orchestra?

    Hey everyone. I have recently been offered the opportunity to join a community orchestra, so I will be playing arco. I am going to buy a used plywood instrument because that's what's in my price range. The Kay: $800. Has a few bumps and bruises but no major cracks or structural damage. Model...
    • Casca Spiegel
    • Thread
    • arco doubelbass double bass engelhardt kay bass orchestra bass
    • Replies: 66
    • Forum: Double Basses
  8. 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...
    • michaelrais
    • Thread
    • arco bass bow bows carbonfiber french bow orchestra orchestra bass
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Bows and Rosin
  9. Raya

    Double Bass Is the Johannes Kohr K500 upright bass compatible with a bow?

    I'm a student looking to purchase a good double bass for Orchestra performance and something that's compatible with a bow. Does anyone know if the Johannes Kohr k500 bass can be played with a bow? I'm not very educated with compatibility's since I just picked the Double Bass up around January...
    • Raya
    • Thread
    • bass beginner help double bass jazz bass orchestra bass orchestral bass question student upright bass
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Double Basses
  10. 1967 Kay S-1 Supreme
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    For sale 1967 Kay S-1 Supreme

    This rare 1967 Kay S-1 is a whole lot of awesome and always gets looks of envy from bass players when I take it out. It has that classic, room-filling Kay low-end, is currently strung up with Zyex Mediums, and it sounds surprisingly detailed under the bow. This was Kay's top of the line bass...
    $2,000.00
  11. TheDellow

    SOLD 1967 Kay S-1 Supreme

    This rare 1967 Kay S-1 is a whole lot of awesome and always gets looks of envy from bass players when I take it out. It has that classic, room-filling Kay low-end, is currently strung up with Zyex Mediums, and it sounds surprisingly detailed under the bow. This was Kay's top of the line bass...
  12. 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
  13. 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...
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