Best Child / Youth Double Basses Under $2,000 2026

• 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.

• 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
• Size1/16 size

This is a 1/16 double bass, made for children and young players. It has a laminated wood top, back and sides, an ebony fingerboard and a viola da gamba body shape. If you are buying for a young student who is just starting out on bass, this is a good fit.

• Size1/8 size

This Thomann 1/8 double bass is a solid entry point for young students or smaller players getting into the instrument. The German-made construction and spruce top give it a surprisingly good sound, and the setup process means it'll be playable right out of the box. It's a well-rounded package for a beginner, offering a good foundation for developing proper technique.

• Size1/10 size

This Thomann 1/10 Europa is a solid starter bass for younger students or those needing a smaller instrument. The European setup is a real bonus, meaning it's playable right away, and the laminated construction provides decent volume without being overly complex. It's a well-built option for those just starting their double bass journey.

• Size1/10 size

This is a 1/10 size double bass with a solid spruce top and an arched laminated maple back. It is made in Europe and set up in Germany at Thomann's string workshop. You can tell the shop your preferred string action when you order, so it suits a young player or someone who wants a small bass. Plan for a few extra days before it ships.

• Size1/8 size

This is a 1/8 size double bass, built for a young player who wants a real acoustic instrument to learn on. It has a solid spruce top, an arched laminated maple back, an ebony fingerboard, and Daddario Prelude strings. If you are buying for a child or teen, this one is a solid base to grow into. Because it is set up in the workshop for a certain playing style, mention the style you want when you order.

• Size1/8 size

This is a small 1/8 double bass, sized for a child or youth player. It has a solid spruce top, a solid maple back, and an ebony fingerboard, and it comes with Daddario Prelude strings. Each bass is set up in the workshop for your playing style, so expect a couple of extra days before it ships.

• Size1/4 size

This Thomann 1/4 size double bass is a solid starting point for younger or smaller students. The laminated construction keeps the price affordable while the German workshop setup ensures it’s ready to play. It's a dependable choice for those just beginning their double bass journey and needing a manageable size and weight.