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Best Duke Laminated Plywood Double Basses 2025

Premium Duke laminated plywood double basses - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Student For School For Budget Performance For Beginning Orchestra For Rental Programs
BRANDS: Thomann Duke
Duke Two Tone DBG Double Bass 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Duke Two Tone DBG Double Bass 3/4

by Duke
Budget Performance School Rental Programs
Key Feature:
• Good entry-level option
✓ PROS
  • • Widely available
  • • Suitable for student use
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for professional use
  • • May not improve with age

Duke Two Tone DBG Double Bass 3/4Double BassSize: 3/4Gamba formLaminated topback and sidesNeck: MapleNatural oiled...

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 405925
$4,169
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Duke Two Tone BRG Double Bass 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Duke Two Tone BRG Double Bass 3/4

by Duke
Rental Programs Beginning Orchestra Student
Key Feature:
• Affordable wood construction
✓ PROS
  • • Widely available
  • • Affordable wood construction
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for professional use
  • • Limited tonal complexity

Duke Two Tone BRG Double Bass 3/4Double BassSize: 3/4In the shape of a viola da gambaTransparent dark brown with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 344421
$3,729
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Duke Special BRV Double Bass 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Duke Special BRV Double Bass 3/4

by Duke
Budget Performance Rental Programs School
Key Feature:
• Affordable wood construction
✓ PROS
  • • Affordable wood construction
  • • Widely available
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for professional use
  • • May not improve with age

Duke Special BRV Double Bass 3/4Double BassSize: 3/4Violin shapeLaminated topLaminated backNatural oiled ebony...

⭐ 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 488851
$3,685
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Duke Two Tone HYG Double Bass 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Duke Two Tone HYG Double Bass 3/4

by Duke
Student Budget Performance Rental Programs
Key Feature:
• Affordable wood construction
✓ PROS
  • • More durable than solid wood
  • • Good entry-level option
✗ CONS
  • • May not improve with age
  • • Compromise in sound quality

Duke Two Tone HYG Double Bass 3/4Double BassSize: 3/4Gamba formLaminated topLaminated backNatural oiled ebony...

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 344422
$3,839
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Duke Special HYG Double Bass 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Duke Special HYG Double Bass 3/4

by Duke
Budget Performance Beginning Orchestra School
Key Feature:
• More durable than solid wood
✓ PROS
  • • More durable than solid wood
  • • Good entry-level option
✗ CONS
  • • Compromise in sound quality
  • • Limited tonal complexity

Duke Special HYG Double Bass 3/4Double BassSize: 3/4Violin shapeLaminated topLaminated backNatural oiled ebony...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 488876
$3,685
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Duke Old American Double Bass 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Duke Old American Double Bass 3/4

by Duke
School Rental Programs Budget Performance
Key Feature:
• Widely available
✓ PROS
  • • Good entry-level option
  • • Affordable wood construction
✗ CONS
  • • May not improve with age
  • • Not suitable for professional use

Duke Old American Double Bass 3/4Double BassSize: 3/4Laminated double bass in the older Kay styleEbony fingerboardEbony...

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 488848
$4,389
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Duke Two Tone DBV Double Bass 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Duke Two Tone DBV Double Bass 3/4

by Duke
School Student Rental Programs
Key Feature:
• Affordable wood construction
✓ PROS
  • • More durable than solid wood
  • • Affordable wood construction
✗ CONS
  • • Limited upgrade potential
  • • May not improve with age

Duke Two Tone DBV Double Bass 3/4Double BassSize: 3/4Violin shapeLaminated topLaminated backNatural oiled ebony...

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 405929
$4,169
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Duke Special BRG Double Bass 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Duke Special BRG Double Bass 3/4

by Duke
Rental Programs Budget Performance School
Key Feature:
• Good entry-level option
✓ PROS
  • • Good entry-level option
  • • Suitable for student use
✗ CONS
  • • May not improve with age
  • • Not suitable for professional use

Duke Special BRG Double Bass 3/4Double BassSize: 3/4In the shape of a viola da gambaLaminated topLaminated backNatural...

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 488856
$3,685
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Duke Two Tone HYV Double Bass 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Duke Two Tone HYV Double Bass 3/4

by Duke
Student Beginning Orchestra Rental Programs
Key Feature:
• Affordable wood construction
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for student use
  • • Widely available
✗ CONS
  • • Compromise in sound quality
  • • May not improve with age

Duke Two Tone HYV Double Bass 3/4Double BassSize: 3/4Violin shapeLaminated topLaminated backNatural oiled ebony...

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 335742
$4,169
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Duke Two Tone BRV Double Bass 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Duke Two Tone BRV Double Bass 3/4

by Duke
Budget Performance Rental Programs Student
Key Feature:
• Widely available
✓ PROS
  • • More durable than solid wood
  • • Suitable for student use
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for professional use
  • • May not improve with age

Duke Two Tone BRV Double Bass 3/4Double BassSize: 3/4Violin shapeLaminated topLaminated backNatural oiled ebony...

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 335740
$4,169
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Duke Peacemaker Double Bass 7/8 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Duke Peacemaker Double Bass 7/8

by Duke
Budget Performance Beginning Orchestra Student
Key Feature:
• Good entry-level option
✓ PROS
  • • Good entry-level option
  • • Suitable for student use
✗ CONS
  • • Compromise in sound quality
  • • Limited upgrade potential

Duke Peacemaker Double Bass 7/8Double BassSize: 7/8Laminated double bass with 3/4 scale and 4/4 bodyEbony...

⭐ 5.0/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 488843
$4,609
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How to Choose the Best Laminated Plywood Double Basses

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced laminated plywood double basses typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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