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Best Laminated Plywood Double Basses for Intermediate 2026

Perfect laminated plywood double basses for intermediate - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

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
Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-180-B Double Bass 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-180-B Double Bass 3/4

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

Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-180-B Double Bass 3/4Double Bass 3/4In the shape of a viola da gambaVeneered spruce...

⭐ 4.4/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 408857
$3,454
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Thomann Rockabilly Sparkle Flames RP/V - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Thomann Rockabilly Sparkle Flames RP/V

by Thomann
Beginning Orchestra Student School
Key Feature:
• Affordable wood construction
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for student use
  • • More durable than solid wood
✗ CONS
  • • Limited tonal complexity
  • • Limited upgrade potential

Thomann Rockabilly Sparkle Flames RP/VRockabilly Double BassSize: 3/4back and sides made of laminated basswoodEbony...

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 422998
$1,044
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Thomann Rockabilly Vintage Flames WH/V - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Thomann Rockabilly Vintage Flames WH/V

by Thomann
Beginning Orchestra Student Budget Performance
Key Feature:
• Affordable wood construction
✓ PROS
  • • More durable than solid wood
  • • Widely available
✗ CONS
  • • Limited upgrade potential
  • • May not improve with age

Thomann Rockabilly Vintage Flames WH/VDouble BassSize: 3/4The perfect bass for rock'n'...

⭐ 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 439857
$1,044
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Thomann 111SN 3/4 Double Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Thomann 111SN 3/4 Double Bass

by Thomann
School Student Beginning Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Widely available
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for student use
  • • More durable than solid wood
✗ CONS
  • • Limited upgrade potential
  • • May not improve with age

Thomann 111SN 3/4 Double BassDouble BassSize: 3/4back and sides made of laminated basswoodMaple neckEbony...

⭐ 4.8/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 361291
$934
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Duke Old American Double Bass 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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 HYG Double Bass 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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 BRV Double Bass 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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 HYV Double Bass 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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 Special BRG Double Bass 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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 DBG Double Bass 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

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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Gewa Rockabilly BK/SH Bass Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Gewa Rockabilly BK/SH Bass Set

by Gewa
Beginning Orchestra Budget Performance Rental Programs
Key Feature:
• More durable than solid wood
✓ PROS
  • • More durable than solid wood
  • • Good entry-level option
✗ CONS
  • • Limited tonal complexity
  • • Limited upgrade potential

Gewa Rockabilly BK/SH Bass SetDouble BassSize: 3/4Gamba formLaminated spruce topDomed laminated maple backFretboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 349762
$2,024
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Thomann 111SN Jazz Club Double Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Thomann 111SN Jazz Club Double Bass

by Thomann
Student Budget Performance Rental Programs
Key Feature:
• Good entry-level option
✓ PROS
  • • Affordable wood construction
  • • Widely available
✗ CONS
  • • Compromise in sound quality
  • • Not suitable for professional use

Thomann 111SN Jazz Club Double BassDouble BassSize: 3/4The perfect introduction for jazz musiciansback and sides made...

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 612308
$1,077
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Gewa Europe Rockabilly Bass 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Gewa Europe Rockabilly Bass 3/4

by Gewa
School Beginning Orchestra Rental Programs
Key Feature:
• More durable than solid wood
✓ PROS
  • • Good entry-level option
  • • Suitable for student use
✗ CONS
  • • May not improve with age
  • • Limited tonal complexity

Gewa Europe Rockabilly Bass 3/4Rockabilly Double Bass 3/4In the shape of a viola da gambaLaminated spruce topLaminated...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 590728
$2,409
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Thomann Rockabilly Sparkle Flames BP/V - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Thomann Rockabilly Sparkle Flames BP/V

by Thomann
Budget Performance Student Rental Programs
Key Feature:
• Widely available
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for student use
  • • Affordable wood construction
✗ CONS
  • • May not improve with age
  • • Limited tonal complexity

Thomann Rockabilly Sparkle Flames BP/VRockabilly Double BassSize: 3/4back and sides made of laminated basswoodEbony...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 422999
$1,044
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Thomann 111TS Jazz Club Double Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Thomann 111TS Jazz Club Double Bass

by Thomann
Rental Programs Student School
Key Feature:
• Widely available
✓ PROS
  • • Good entry-level option
  • • More durable than solid wood
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for professional use
  • • Limited tonal complexity

Thomann 111TS Jazz Club Double BassDouble BassSize: 3/4The perfect introduction for jazz musiciansback and sides made...

⭐ 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 612309
$1,077
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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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