Best Laminated Plywood Double Basses for Rental Programs 2026
Perfect laminated plywood double basses for rental-programs - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.4/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Thomann 111TS Rockabilly Vintage Bass
by
Thomann
Student
School
Beginning Orchestra
Key Feature:
• More durable than solid wood
✓ PROS
- • Affordable wood construction
- • Good entry-level option
✗ CONS
- • Limited tonal complexity
- • Compromise in sound quality
Thomann 111TS Rockabilly Vintage BassDouble BassSize: 3/4back and sides made of laminated basswoodNeck:...
⭐
4.4/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 584723
$989
#2
⭐
4.9/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Thomann 11AS 3/4 Europe Double Bass
by
Thomann
Budget Performance
Student
Beginning Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Good entry-level option
✓ PROS
- • Widely available
- • Affordable wood construction
✗ CONS
- • Compromise in sound quality
- • Not suitable for professional use
Thomann 11AS 3/4 Europe Double BassSize: 3/4Laminated topArched laminated maple backRound ebony fingerboard (Diospyros...
⭐
4.9/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 414903
$1,749
#3
⭐
5.0/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
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
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
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
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
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
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Thomann Rockabilly Vintage Bass WH/V
by
Thomann
Budget Performance
Student
Rental Programs
Key Feature:
• Affordable wood construction
✓ PROS
- • More durable than solid wood
- • Good entry-level option
✗ CONS
- • May not improve with age
- • Limited upgrade potential
Thomann Rockabilly Vintage Bass WH/VRockabilly Double Bass3/4 ScaleThe ideal bass for rock'n...
⭐
4.9/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 589597
$989
#7
⭐
4.8/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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
#8
⭐
4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Thomann 111BR Rockabilly Vintage Bass
by
Thomann
Student
Rental Programs
Budget Performance
Key Feature:
• More durable than solid wood
✓ PROS
- • Widely available
- • More durable than solid wood
✗ CONS
- • Limited tonal complexity
- • Compromise in sound quality
Thomann 111BR Rockabilly Vintage BassDouble Bassback and sides made of laminated basswoodMaple neckEbony...
⭐
4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 594081
$934
#9
⭐
4.6/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Thomann 111SN Rockabilly Vintage Bass
by
Thomann
Budget Performance
Rental Programs
School
Key Feature:
• More durable than solid wood
✓ PROS
- • More durable than solid wood
- • Suitable for student use
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for professional use
- • May not improve with age
Thomann 111SN Rockabilly Vintage BassRockabilly Double BassSize: 3/4back and sides made of laminated basswoodNeck:...
⭐
4.9/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 584730
$989
#11
⭐
4.7/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
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
#12
⭐
4.5/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Thomann 111BR Jazz Club Double Bass
by
Thomann
School
Rental Programs
Student
Key Feature:
• Suitable for student use
✓ PROS
- • Good entry-level option
- • Suitable for student use
✗ CONS
- • Limited tonal complexity
- • May not improve with age
Thomann 111BR Jazz Club Double BassDouble BassSize: 3/4The perfect introduction for jazz musiciansback and sides made...
⭐
4.5/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 612306
$1,011
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Thomann Rockabilly Slap Rod Bass BK/V
by
Thomann
Rental Programs
Budget Performance
School
Key Feature:
• Suitable for student use
✓ PROS
- • Suitable for student use
- • Widely available
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for professional use
- • Limited tonal complexity
Thomann Rockabilly Slap Rod Bass BK/VDouble BassSize: 3/4back and sides made of laminated basswoodRound ebony...
⭐
4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 439861
$979
#14
⭐
4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
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
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.
