Best Laminated Plywood Double Basses for Student 2026
Perfect laminated plywood double basses for student - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.4/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-180-B Double Bass 3/4
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
#2
⭐
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
#3
⭐
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
#4
⭐
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
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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...
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4.9/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 405929
$4,169
#6
⭐
4.6/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
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
#7
⭐
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
#8
⭐
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
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Thomann Rockabilly Vintage Bass BK/V
by
Thomann
School
Budget Performance
Student
Key Feature:
• Affordable wood construction
✓ PROS
- • Widely available
- • Affordable wood construction
✗ CONS
- • Compromise in sound quality
- • Not suitable for professional use
Thomann Rockabilly Vintage Bass BK/VRockabilly Double BassThe ideal bass for rock'n rollbluesjazzcountry...back...
⭐
4.5/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 584815
$934
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
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...
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4.8/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 361291
$934
#11
⭐
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
#12
⭐
4.9/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Thomann Rockabilly Sparkle Flames GG/V
by
Thomann
Beginning Orchestra
Student
Rental Programs
Key Feature:
• More durable than solid wood
✓ PROS
- • Good entry-level option
- • More durable than solid wood
✗ CONS
- • May not improve with age
- • Limited upgrade potential
Thomann Rockabilly Sparkle Flames GG/VRockabilly Double BassSize: 3/4VeneeredEbony fingerboardback and sides from...
⭐
4.7/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 423000
$1,044
#14
⭐
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
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
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
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.
