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Double Bass
$204.44
Overview B African Ebony Double Bass Fingerboard:
Ebony is a highly prized wood that is commonly used for bowed instruments. It is known for its exceptional hardness, durability, and smooth texture, making it an ideal choice for luthiers. One of the main advantages of ebony is its ability to withstand constant string tension and frequent playing,...
$269.85
Overview A African Ebony Double Bass Fingerboard:
Ebony is a highly prized wood that is commonly used for bowed instruments. It is known for its exceptional hardness, durability, and smooth texture, making it an ideal choice for luthiers. One of the main advantages of ebony is its ability to withstand constant string tension and frequent playing,...
$2.92
General Description of Hosco Stainless Steel Ruler 150mm
An absolute must-have rule for the builder as well as for the set-up and repair workshop. Marking cut-outs on a nut or bone saddle, making wooden cleats, etc. are all jobs where a precision ruler will come in very handy. The scale markings are engraved and chrome-plated in black. This makes it very...
$36.00
Overview Hosco Hss Micro Chisel 2.2mm:
Perfect, due to its size, for working the nut and saddle slots, the Hosco Hss Micro Chisel 2.2mm is a high-quality Japanese tool. It can also be used to remove dry glue in hard-to-reach places, to remove excess material from edges and bindings...
Características:
Width: 2.2mm
Material: High Speed Steel
$10.38
Wax-free Shellac 100 g
Wax-free Shellac is a solid natural resin of animal origin, obtained from the secretion of the Kerria lacca insect. This product has been refined to remove wax and decolorized, and is presented in light honey-colored flakes.
Thanks to its high purity and transparency, it is especially suitable for preparing fine varnishes in...
$20.52
Overview of the Bracing Saw 0.2mm Hosco TL-H-RSAW
Traditional Japanese saw. This saw is specially designed to cut the braces used in the construction of most acoustic instruments. The curved blade will cut the rods with ease, even if they are glued.The Japanese saw cuts by pulling the saw backwards, traction cutting. This type of cutting greatly reduces...
$39.30
General description of the Japanese Yoko knife:
The Yoko knife uses the standard shape in carving knives. It adapts to variations of uses from wood, bamboo, paper work, to small crafts so that it can be used as a first knife. It is an ideal knife for hard to reach places such as the Zoque part of the handle.
It is made of aogami steel, also known as...
$33.58
General description of the Japanese Ken knife:
The Japanese knife "Ken", which means "broadsword" or "western sword", has two cutting edges on the left and right and is unaffected by the dominant hand, making it usable in areas with height and width limitations by switching between the left and right hand. However, the top edge of Ken is slightly more...
$5.72
Description of OldWood Ebony Black Restorer
Oil for Ebony is formulated to protect the ebony wood of the fretboard. It contains high quality natural oils that penetrate deep into the wood, providing prolonged hydration that protects and extends the life of the instrument. It also enhances the natural beauty of the wood and prevents drying and cracking.It...
$58.20
Mastic Resin 100 g
Mastic resin is a solid natural resin with a light yellow tone and a brittle, slightly waxy texture. It is primarily harvested from Pistacia lentiscus var. chia, a specific variety of mastic tree that grows almost exclusively on the Greek island of Chios. It can also be found, to a lesser extent, in Turkey and other parts of the...
$5.35
Dammar Resin 100 g
Dammar resin is a natural, pale yellow resin with a slightly brittle texture and smooth fracture. It is harvested from the resin that seeps naturally from certain trees native to Southeast Asia, and has traditionally been used in the preparation of varnishes and mediums for fine arts and restoration.
In lutherie, it is valued for its...
$7.09
Sandarac Resin 100 g
Sandarac resin is a solid natural resin with a light yellow color and brittle texture. It is primarily obtained from the Tetraclinis articulata tree, a member of the cypress family (Cupressaceae) that grows in the Atlas region of Morocco. This resin has been used for centuries in the preparation of varnishes and artistic restoration...
$38.05
General Description of the Hosco Micro Chisel TL-MC11
When replacing the nut or saddle of a guitar or bass, it is essential to give the new bone a completely smooth and level seat. Any adhesive or glue residue must be completely removed to ensure the correct transmission of the vibrations from the strings to the neck. Because of its size and the shape of...
$8.39
Indian Flakes Lemon 1 Shellac 100 g
Lemon 1 shellac flakes are a solid natural resin of animal origin, obtained from the secretion of the Kerria lacca insect. They come in the form of dark amber-colored flakes and contain natural wax.
Widely used in the preparation of varnishes for musical instruments, especially in the lutherie of bowed string...
$5.53
Manila Copal Resin 100 g
Manila copal resin is a solid natural resin of the diterpene type, mainly harvested from Agathis trees in Southeast Asia. It is known for its pale yellow to light amber color, brittle texture, and high transparency.
It is highly valued in the production of varnishes for bowed string instruments such as violins, violas, and...
Colors, Dyes and Stains
OldWood Ebony Black Restorer
$31.09
Description of OldWood Ebony Black Restorer
Ebony fingerboards are valuable components in musical instruments, prized for their hardness, aesthetics, and strength. Occasionally, however, ebony can develop lighter streaks or stains that detract from its appearance.Ebony Black Restorer allows luthiers to darken ebony pieces, improving their appearance and...
$62.92
Material: High Quality Japanese Steel
Dimensions: 170x11x12 mm
Technical data: Shozo Japanese Hight Quality Steel Carving Knife 12 mm is a tool with great durability of the sharpening and we recommend grinding water. It is ideal for parts of difficult access, to shape Neck Heel roughly.
$29.22
Material: Japanese Steel
Dimensions: 165x11x12 mm
Technical data: Mikihisa Japanese Steel Carving Knife 12 mm is a tool with great durability of the sharpening and we recommend grinding water. It is ideal for parts of difficult access, to shape Neck Heel roughly.
$6.34
Tripoli Rotten Stone 100gr
Tripoli Rotten Stone 100gr is a natural siliceous abrasive, primarily composed of calcined diatomaceous earth. Its fine texture and light color make it ideal for polishing and buffing wooden surfaces, particularly in lutherie, where a smooth and uniform finish is desired on bowed string instruments.
It is commonly used for...
$7.77
Indian Flakes Orange Shellac 100 g
Orange shellac flakes are a solid natural resin of animal origin, obtained from the secretion of the Kerria lacca insect. They come in the form of dark amber-colored flakes and contain natural wax.
Widely used in the preparation of varnishes for musical instruments, especially in the lutherie of bowed string...
$5.60
Measurements: 130x21 mm
Material: Beech wood
$29.72
Measurements: 100x10 mm
Material: Japanese Steel
Teeth: 1,6 mm
Technical data: Iwasaki Fine Tooth Half-round Curve File Mod. MKCP8B4R is a special tool to achieve fine finishes in inaccessible places. Double blade. Effective and fast smooth.
$62.92
Material: High Quality Japanese Steel
Dimensions: 175x11x15 mm
Technical data: Shozo Japanese Hight Quality Steel Carving Knife 15 mm is a tool with great durability of the sharpening and we recommend grinding water. It is ideal for parts of difficult access, to shape Neck Heel roughly.
The double bass is the largest and lowest pitched bowed string instrument. It stands 1.80 meters from scroll to endpin. Normally it has four strings but we can also find with three or five.
The double bass is played either with a bow or by plucking the strings (pizzicato). It is necessary to apply resin to the bow hair so it grips the string and makes it vibrate. The shoulders are typically sloped, the back is often angled. An important distinction between the double bass and other members of the violin family is the construction of the pegbox. While the violin, viola, and cello all use friction pegs for fine tuning adjustments, the double bass has metal machine heads.
Regarding wood, it is typically constructed with Spruce for the top and Maple for the back, neck and ribs. The fingerboard and the tailpiece are made with Ebony. The bow is made with Pernambuco. The double bass is generally regarded as a modern descendant of the string family of instruments that originated in Europe in the 15th century, and as such has been described a as bass violin. The exterior may resemble to the viola da gamba and the internal construction of the double bass is nearly identical to the instruments in the violin family.
What woods are used in the construction of a double bass?
Maple and spruce are primarily used, although in some cases, mahogany, walnut, or laminated woods are used for more affordable models.
How does the wood affect the tone of the double bass?
Denser wood provides greater sustain and depth in the bass, while lighter wood can offer better projection.
Why do some double basses have laminated tops instead of solid ones?
Laminated tops are more resistant to temperature and humidity changes, while solid tops offer better sound quality.
What is the best wood for the fingerboard of a double bass?
Ebony is the standard choice due to its durability and wear resistance.
How should wood for double bass construction be stored?
It should be kept in controlled conditions to prevent cracking or deformation before assembly.
