Best Solid Double Basses 2026

Top-rated solid double basses 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: February 11, 2026 • Next update: February 18, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Classical For Orchestra For Chamber Music For Solo Performance For Professional Concert

BRANDS: Meister Rubner Scala Vilagio Thomann Gewa Georg Walther

Meister Rubner Solo Double Bass Lady`s Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Meister Rubner Solo Double Bass Lady`s Head

by Meister Rubner

Classical Chamber Music Solo Performance

Key Feature:

• Maximum acoustic resonance

✓ PROS

• Rich harmonic content
• Professional concert standard

✗ CONS

• Requires expert setup and maintenance
• Heavy and difficult to transport

Meister Rubner Solo Double Bass Lady`s HeadDouble Bass 3/4With lady's headFully solid solo instrumentIn the shape...

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 593980

$17,490

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Meister Rubner Double Bass No.67 4/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.67 4/4

by Meister Rubner

Classical Professional Concert Chamber Music

Key Feature:

• Complex tonal development

✓ PROS

• Professional concert standard
• Investment-quality instrument

✗ CONS

• Very expensive investment
• Heavy and difficult to transport

Meister Rubner Double Bass No. 67 4/44/4 Double bassSolid concert instrument in viola da gamba...

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 549154

$13,750

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Scala Vilagio Double Bass Ceruti IB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Ceruti IB

by Scala Vilagio

Chamber Music Solo Performance Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Rich harmonic content

✓ PROS

• Maximum acoustic resonance
• Rich harmonic content

✗ CONS

• Very expensive investment
• Requires expert setup and maintenance

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Ceruti IBSolid Wood Double BassSize: 3/4Double bass made completely of solid wood in violin...

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 452300

$6,039

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Meister Rubner Double Bass No.68S 4/4 5-Str. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.68S 4/4 5-Str.

by Meister Rubner

Orchestra Solo Performance Classical

Key Feature:

• Maximum acoustic resonance

✓ PROS

• Investment-quality instrument
• Rich harmonic content

✗ CONS

• Requires expert setup and maintenance
• Heavy and difficult to transport

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.68S 4/4 5-Str.5-String Double BassSize: 4/4Stadlmann modelSolid 5-string solo instrument...

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 593992

$17,490

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Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Bass 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Bass 3/4

by Roth & Junius

Professional Concert Solo Performance Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Complex tonal development

✓ PROS

• Maximum acoustic resonance
• Professional concert standard

✗ CONS

• Requires expert setup and maintenance
• Heavy and difficult to transport

Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Bass 3/4Solid Double BassSize: 3/4In the shape of a viola da gambaSelected solid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 610166

$9,339

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Scala Vilagio Double Bass Tarantini Grande - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Tarantini Grande

by Scala Vilagio

Classical Orchestra Solo Performance

Key Feature:

• Investment-quality instrument

✓ PROS

• Rich harmonic content
• Professional concert standard

✗ CONS

• Sensitive to climate changes
• Very expensive investment

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Tarantini GrandeDouble BassSize: 3/4Double bass made completely of solid wood in violin shape...

⭐ 4.4/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 452298

$6,369

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Scala Vilagio Double Bass French Model IB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Scala Vilagio Double Bass French Model IB

by Scala Vilagio

Chamber Music Classical Professional Concert

Key Feature:

• Maximum acoustic resonance

✓ PROS

• Investment-quality instrument
• Professional concert standard

✗ CONS

• Very expensive investment
• Requires expert setup and maintenance

Scala Vilagio Double Bass French Model IBDouble BassSolid double bass in slim violin shape according to French...

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 515982

$6,039

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Meister Rubner Double Bass No.68B 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.68B 3/4

by Meister Rubner

Classical Professional Concert Solo Performance

Key Feature:

• Professional concert standard

✓ PROS

• Complex tonal development
• Maximum acoustic resonance

✗ CONS

• Sensitive to climate changes
• Vulnerable to damage

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.68B 3/4Double BassSize: 3/4Instrument made completely of solid woodFine German spruce...

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 480115

$13,750

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Scala Vilagio Double Bass Bernardel IB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Bernardel IB

by Scala Vilagio

Chamber Music Classical Professional Concert

Key Feature:

• Investment-quality instrument

✓ PROS

• Maximum acoustic resonance
• Investment-quality instrument

✗ CONS

• Heavy and difficult to transport
• Requires expert setup and maintenance

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Bernardel IBDouble BassBeautiful full solid double bass in violin shapeMade in the master...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 515987

$5,929

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Meister Rubner Double Bass No.68B 4/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.68B 4/4

by Meister Rubner

Chamber Music Classical Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Investment-quality instrument

✓ PROS

• Maximum acoustic resonance
• Complex tonal development

✗ CONS

• Requires expert setup and maintenance
• Heavy and difficult to transport

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.68B 4/4Double BassSize: 4/4Instrument made completely of solid woodFine German spruce...

⭐ 4.8/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 480117

$13,750

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Meister Rubner Double Bass No.66 4/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 5.0/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.66 4/4

by Meister Rubner

Orchestra Professional Concert Classical

Key Feature:

• Professional concert standard

✓ PROS

• Investment-quality instrument
• Maximum acoustic resonance

✗ CONS

• Sensitive to climate changes
• Requires expert setup and maintenance

Meister Rubner Double Bass No. 66 4/4Double Bass No. 66 4/4Fully solid concert instrument in a violin shapeSolid...

⭐ 5.0/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 549103

$9,119

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Meister Rubner Double Bass No.67 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.67 3/4

by Meister Rubner

Chamber Music Orchestra Professional Concert

Key Feature:

• Complex tonal development

✓ PROS

• Investment-quality instrument
• Professional concert standard

✗ CONS

• Vulnerable to damage
• Very expensive investment

Meister Rubner Double Bass No. 67 3/4Double Bass No. 67 3/4Fully solid concert instrument in viola da gamba...

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 549149

$13,750

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Scala Vilagio Double Bass Busseto IB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Busseto IB

by Scala Vilagio

Classical Solo Performance Chamber Music

Key Feature:

• Rich harmonic content

✓ PROS

• Professional concert standard
• Investment-quality instrument

✗ CONS

• Very expensive investment
• Heavy and difficult to transport

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Busseto IBDouble BassBeautiful full solid double bass in Busseto styleManufactured in the...

⭐ 4.8/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 515949

$6,369

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Scala Vilagio Double Bass Tarantini Piccolo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Tarantini Piccolo

by Scala Vilagio

Solo Performance Chamber Music Professional Concert

Key Feature:

• Rich harmonic content

✓ PROS

• Professional concert standard
• Rich harmonic content

✗ CONS

• Heavy and difficult to transport
• Vulnerable to damage

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Tarantini PiccoloPiccolo Double BassDouble bass made completely of solid wood in small violin...

⭐ 4.8/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 452296

$6,369

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Meister Rubner Double Bass No.69 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.69 3/4

by Meister Rubner

Classical Solo Performance Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Professional concert standard

✓ PROS

• Maximum acoustic resonance
• Professional concert standard

✗ CONS

• Requires expert setup and maintenance
• Vulnerable to damage

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.69 3/4Double BassSize: 3/4Built completely out of solid woodSoloist instrument in the...

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 480125

$14,740

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How to Choose the Best Solid 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 solid 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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Best Solid Double Basses 2026

Meister Rubner Solo Double Bass Lady`s Head

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.67 4/4

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Ceruti IB

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.68S 4/4 5-Str.

Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Bass 3/4

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Tarantini Grande

Scala Vilagio Double Bass French Model IB

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.68B 3/4

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Bernardel IB

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.68B 4/4

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.66 4/4

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.67 3/4

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Busseto IB

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Tarantini Piccolo

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.69 3/4

How to Choose the Best Solid Double Basses

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