Best Child / Youth Double Basses for Advanced 2026

• Size1/4 size

This Gewa 1/4 size is a solid choice for younger or smaller students stepping up from fractional sizes. The solid top gives it a surprisingly rich tone, and the overall build quality is excellent for an instrument in this category – it's ready to play and sounds much more mature than you'd expect for a student model.

• Size1/2 size

This Gewa 1/2 size is a fantastic option for young players or adults who prefer a smaller, more comfortable bass. The solid spruce top provides a surprisingly mature sound, and the build quality is excellent for a semi-solid instrument. It's a great balance of playability, tone, and value for students and casual players.

• FingerboardEbony fingerboard
• Size1/4 size

This is a 1/4 size double bass made for a child or young player. It has a solid spruce top, a solid maple flat back, and an ebony fingerboard, and it comes with Daddario Prelude strings. It is set up and made ready to play in Germany before it ships, and the endpin height can be adjusted. It suits a young student who is just starting out on the double bass.

• FingerboardEbony fingerboard
• Size1/2 size

This is a half-size double bass, sized for a young player. It has a solid spruce top, a solid maple back, an ebony fingerboard, and Daddario Prelude strings. If you are a young bassist or buying one for a young player, it is a good fit, and the workshop sets it up for the playing style you pick. Just tell the team your style in the comment field when you order.

• Size1/16 size

The Stentor SR1950 is a solid starting point for young double bass students. Its spruce top gives a good initial projection, and the German workshop setup is a nice touch. It’s a well-made, dependable instrument for those just beginning their double bass journey, providing a good balance of affordability and playability.

• Size1/2 size

If you need a half-size double bass for a young player, this one has a solid spruce top and an arched maple back. It comes with Daddario Prelude strings, an ebony fingerboard and Tyrolean machine heads. Each bass is set up in the Thomann workshop in Germany for the style you choose, so it is ready to play when it arrives. It suits a child or youth who wants a real acoustic bass to learn on.

• Size1/4 size

This is a 1/4 size double bass with a solid spruce top and a laminated maple arched back. It comes with Daddario Prelude strings and is set up in Thomann's workshop in Germany. When you order, you can tell the shop your playing style, such as jazz or classical, in the comment box, so the bass is set up for how you play. It suits a young player who is starting out on upright bass.

• Size1/2 size

This is a solid 1/2 size bass built for kids who need a reliable instrument. It arrives ready to play after being carefully set up in Germany for any style you prefer. The maple back is sturdy and the endpin adjusts easily for different heights. Just remember you will need to order a bow separately and wait a few days for the final tuning.

• Size1/2 size

This is a half-size double bass, a good fit for a child or young player. It has a veneered spruce top, a veneered maple body, and a shape like a viola da gamba. You get ebony fittings and a height adjustable bridge, which make it easy to set up to your liking.