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Double Bass 5/8 double bass

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If you complete your profile and tell us where you are located, it will be easier to provide information that is of practical use to you.

I just played a very nice 5/8th size DB at a shop in Chicago. Another luthier here told me that he's seen two that, in his opinion, are listed as 5/8ths but sound bigger. I have not seen these.

BTW: I have an entry-level fully carved 5/8ths (with a 40" string length) for sale on the TBDB classified, below.

Nahmann Bass in MA often has these on their web-site, as does Lemur in CA. Arnold Schnitzer in NY has/had one (very nice) that is on his site.

You may be aware that bass sizes are not standard - a 5/8ths size could be a large 1/2 or a small 3/4. Typically, they will have a string length of 38"-40". You won't see one every day but they can be found with some patience.

I hope this helps.
 
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klystephen said:
I am looking for some strings shops or luthier selling 5/8 double bass. Anyone can tell me where I can find such basses? Thank you very much.
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Why a 5/8? Would you give us more insight into why you are looking for one? As you may know, DB sizes are hardly standardized.
 
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drurb said:
Why a 5/8? Would you give us more insight into why you are looking for one? As you may know, DB sizes are hardly standardized.
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Actually, this is for my student. She has a small hand and 3/4 seems too big for her. I found the HORA in Romania has such basses but they told me they had stopped making this size. Well, I just looking for a student model for her with a budget around US$3,000. Any good suggestion? Thank you very much.
 
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Bass Barrister said:
If you complete your profile and tell us where you are located, it will be easier to provide information that is of practical use to you.

I just played a very nice 5/8th size DB at a shop in Chicago. Another luthier here told me that he's seen two that, in his opinion, are listed as 5/8ths but sound bigger. I have not seen these.

BTW: I have an entry-level fully carved 5/8ths (with a 40" string length) for sale on the TBDB classified, below.

Nahmann Bass in MA often has these on their web-site, as does Lemur in CA. Arnold Schnitzer in NY has/had one (very nice) that is on his site.

You may be aware that bass sizes are not standard - a 5/8ths size could be a large 1/2 or a small 3/4. Typically, they will have a string length of 38"-40". You won't see one every day but they can be found with some patience.

I hope this helps.
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I am living in Hong Kong and I am searching it for my student. The budget is around US$3,000-3,500. Thank you very much.
 

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