I remember seeing them in concert a few years ago. I’m stoked to get this!3mo ⋅ tww001 ⋅ r/doublebass
I got to play on this cool old Italian bass today with no corners! It was tuned in 5ths and messed me up!1yr ⋅ Elevine-on-bass ⋅ r/doublebass
My 8 month old is getting bad blisters. Right hand technique is good, but skin is too soft. Any recommendations?1yr ⋅ Long_Obligation1448 ⋅ r/doublebass
New Bass Day! Just brought home this beautiful Hungarian bass c. 1999 by Benedek Elemer with a wild keyed extension.4yr ⋅ avant_chard ⋅ r/doublebass
I bought this beauty for 500€ yesterday! still getting used to pressing down strings with my sensitive piano hands :D8mo ⋅ 725_bengi ⋅ r/doublebass
Will have the pleasure to hear this fine Instrument today. Octobass, 3.5 meters tall2yr ⋅ subcinco ⋅ r/doublebass
One of my favorite parts about this time of year is decorating my bass :)3yr ⋅ I_is_Duckysnek ⋅ r/doublebass
To my guitarron friend. No this doesn’t work. Surprisingly strong pizz playing this way though3yr ⋅ ajiscool0704 ⋅ r/doublebass
Coming over from the electric world. Had to drive 3 hours to get this big guy, and happened to end up at a beautiful mountain range. Just had to share.3yr ⋅ HimawariTenno ⋅ r/doublebass
Does anyone know good places to sell a bass? Trying to get rid of mine.3mo ⋅ MinimumLimp2536 ⋅ r/doublebass
Need help ID’ing this Bass, it’s about 5.5 Feet Tall with no visible manufacturer or information. Any info is appreciated!2yr ⋅ RepayableCow ⋅ r/doublebass
This month will be one year since beginning the double bass (after years of electric). First gig on upright last night- a success!2yr ⋅ StreetArts-n-Grooves ⋅ r/doublebass
my bridge leans twards g... should i get a new one sooner rather than later?3mo ⋅ ZoeQueenston ⋅ r/doublebass
Anyone else have this reaction when they leave their bass where it slightly impedes you getting to the other side of the room?3yr ⋅ yayyemen ⋅ r/doublebass
Hi there, I'm finally start playing doublebass my hands are in pain!3yr ⋅ SanchoFlecha ⋅ r/doublebass
I got a new bass! I’m calling it Donatello (my name is Raphael). Before it came Leonardo and then Michelangelo4yr ⋅ RaphaelElDiablo ⋅ r/doublebass
New bass day! I picked up the bass on the left from Houston the other day. It’s a Christopher laminate.3yr ⋅ rhythmbitch ⋅ r/doublebass
New player here coming from the eletric bass. I play in a Portuguese “Tuna”. My fingers get All messed up so I’m looking for a glove, but still, do you have any advice for me?2yr ⋅ KatachixD ⋅ r/doublebass
Was at school for 14 hours today rehearsing in 6 different ensembles all on bass, needless to say the work left it’s mark.2yr ⋅ SteveG_ ⋅ r/doublebass
After spending almost my whole undergrad on laminate basses I finally got my first fully carved instrument: a 2009 Romanian made Calin Wulter Panormo5yr ⋅ avant_chard ⋅ r/doublebass
What does this mean and why does Simandl sometimes notate accidentals this way?2yr ⋅ CuriousGeorrge ⋅ r/doublebass
Just bought this beauty! Bass and I had our “ 10th anniversary” last summer so I decided to burn myself with work for this. Wallet is empty but I’m happy. ( ignore my sister in slavery)4yr ⋅ Saugens ⋅ r/doublebass
Just bought my first double bass, any YouTube lesson suggestions ?1yr ⋅ hellnation13666 ⋅ r/doublebass
What are your thoughts on violin shaped double basses such as the ones depicted here from the New Violin Family? Do you consider them sonically distinct from standard viol-derived instruments and any more or less 'playable'?2yr ⋅ nympharchist_95 ⋅ r/doublebass
How would I notate this so the second note is plucked after the slide? Google and my textbooks haven’t helped1yr ⋅ readingaccountlol ⋅ r/doublebass
How would you bow these octave jumps? I tried using the G on the D string but it's killing my wrist. I play under-bow (German hold) if that helps... could possibly try a French hold. Thoughts?1yr ⋅ Pickles_Negotiable ⋅ r/doublebass
I really really REALLY want a double bass but all I have is this mf 😭 do you guys have any DB basslines that you can give me tabs or score for?11mo ⋅ BlackHolePlayzz ⋅ r/doublebass
I never saw anything like this? What is it called and how do you play it lol1yr ⋅ ManateeLord42 ⋅ r/doublebass
Bottesini Concerto no. 2 in B mi. Lowest note in solo tuning shown as F#, but a D natural is called for, and a low B later on. Even a C extender wouldn’t fix this. Is my edition broken or am I missing something?1yr ⋅ NoHarmNoOwl ⋅ r/doublebass
How difficult is this passage to play, q=150, I'm writing a string symphony1yr ⋅ Info7245 ⋅ r/doublebass
I’ve never seen this before, is there a proper technique to play this? (“Molly On The Shore” by Percy Grainger)2yr ⋅ SteveG_ ⋅ r/doublebass
Primarily an electric bass player, but was just learning upright when I had a few gigs back to back. My calluses were not ready lol so I got some horrible blisters that turned to a bloody mess. Was going to start getting my chops back recently and forgot about this, any tips on cleaning? Thanks!3yr ⋅ shmattus ⋅ r/doublebass
Hello, what does this notation means? it's repeat, pause or some other thing? I appreciate the help2yr ⋅ gabrielvinicius ⋅ r/doublebass
What's the deal with robber bands or this kind of stuff that u put on tuning mechanics? I saw it on some videos but I can't understand the purpose2yr ⋅ Edomond_dantes ⋅ r/doublebass
The rubber on my endpen broke. any quick fixes while I wait to get a replacement?1yr ⋅ Twitch-Gdogstv ⋅ r/doublebass
What’s your opinion on this book? How good would it be for a beginner?1yr ⋅ AdamnAdamn ⋅ r/doublebass
What is this bass called, i.e. what do I search to purchase a similar model? Not even sure if this belongs here and not r/bassguitar (not electric, so... no)? [Screen grab from Southern Raised YouTube music video.]2yr ⋅ IdCleric ⋅ r/doublebass
Is this a deal breaker? The seller claims it was professionally repaired. I'm wanting to get into playing double bass and might be able to snag this up for under $500. Engelhardt bass made in 2,000.10mo ⋅ StarshipRam ⋅ r/doublebass
Hello, I’m writing a double bass part for Songs Of Earth, Water, Fire And Sky. I wanted the double bass to play in unison with the contrabass woodwinds I’m writing for. The 1st staff shows what the double bass would play. Could a bass player play it or should I use the 2nd or 3rd example, thanks1yr ⋅ ExtraBandInstruments ⋅ r/doublebass
This happen to anyone else after long sessions. ? I play bass everyday, but whenever I play outside I get these weird hard blood blisters under my callouses. Doesn’t hurt.2yr ⋅ Yromemtnatsisrep ⋅ r/doublebass
