Best Solid Double Basses 2026

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

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 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 Double Bass No.62 4/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.62 4/4

by Meister Rubner

Orchestra Classical Professional Concert

Key Feature:

• Maximum acoustic resonance

✓ PROS

• Rich harmonic content
• Investment-quality instrument

✗ CONS

• Heavy and difficult to transport
• Vulnerable to damage

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.62 4/4Double BassSize: 4/4Artist instrument in the shape of a viola da gambaSolid German...

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 452160

$8,019

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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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Georg Walther Concert Double Bass 4/4 DB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Georg Walther Concert Double Bass 4/4 DB

by Georg Walther

Orchestra Solo Performance Classical

Key Feature:

• Maximum acoustic resonance

✓ PROS

• Rich harmonic content
• Professional concert standard

✗ CONS

• Heavy and difficult to transport
• Sensitive to climate changes

Georg Walther Concert Double Bass 4/4 DBDouble BassSize: 4/4Concert instrumentFully solid modelIn the shape of a viola...

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 580068

$7,139

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Master Bucur Double Bass Rogeri 5-S o.p.b. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Master Bucur Double Bass Rogeri 5-S o.p.b.

by Master Bucur

Solo Performance Chamber Music Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Maximum acoustic resonance

✓ PROS

• Complex tonal development
• Investment-quality instrument

✗ CONS

• Vulnerable to damage
• Requires expert setup and maintenance

Master Bucur Double Bass Rogeri 5-S o.p.b.5-String Double BassLimited EditionUnique productionBeautiful 5-string solid...

⭐ 5.0/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 585040

$24,090

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Master Bucur Double Bass Rogeri Lion`s Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Master Bucur Double Bass Rogeri Lion`s Head

by Master Bucur

Classical Solo Performance Chamber Music

Key Feature:

• Rich harmonic content

✓ PROS

• Investment-quality instrument
• Professional concert standard

✗ CONS

• Vulnerable to damage
• Requires expert setup and maintenance

Master Bucur Double Bass Rogeri Lion`s HeadDouble Bass with Lion's HeadLimited Edition - one-off...

⭐ 4.8/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 585038

$20,790

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

⭐ 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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Scala Vilagio Double Bass Tarantini Piccolo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

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

⭐ 4.4/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.69 4/4

by Meister Rubner

Classical Solo Performance Chamber Music

Key Feature:

• Investment-quality instrument

✓ PROS

• Professional concert standard
• Rich harmonic content

✗ CONS

• Heavy and difficult to transport
• Sensitive to climate changes

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

⭐ 4.4/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 480126

$15,290

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Scala Vilagio Double Bass Busseto IB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 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 Marcucci IB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 5.0/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Marcucci IB

by Scala Vilagio

Orchestra Professional Concert Classical

Key Feature:

• Investment-quality instrument

✓ PROS

• Investment-quality instrument
• Maximum acoustic resonance

✗ CONS

• Heavy and difficult to transport
• Vulnerable to damage

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Marcucci IBDouble BassBeautiful fully solid double bass in slim violin shape made according...

⭐ 5.0/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 515943

$6,149

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Scala Vilagio Double Bass Busan 3/4 IB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Busan 3/4 IB

by Scala Vilagio

Solo Performance Chamber Music Classical

Key Feature:

• Investment-quality instrument

✓ PROS

• Rich harmonic content
• Complex tonal development

✗ CONS

• Heavy and difficult to transport
• Very expensive investment

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

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 452284

$6,039

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Meister Rubner Double Bass No.66 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.66 3/4

by Meister Rubner

Classical Orchestra Professional Concert

Key Feature:

• Rich harmonic content

✓ PROS

• Maximum acoustic resonance
• Complex tonal development

✗ CONS

• Heavy and difficult to transport
• Vulnerable to damage

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.66 3/4Double BassSize: 3/4Concert instrument in Gamba shapeSolid select spruce topArched...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 328743

$9,009

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Thomann 44 4/4 Europe Double Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Thomann 44 4/4 Europe Double Bass

by Thomann

Professional Concert Orchestra Classical

Key Feature:

• Professional concert standard

✓ PROS

• Complex tonal development
• Rich harmonic content

✗ CONS

• Sensitive to climate changes
• Requires expert setup and maintenance

Thomann 44 4/4 Europe Double BassSolid wood 4/4 Double BassWith solid spruce top and solid arched maple backRound...

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 196602

$2,739

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Meister Rubner Solo Double Bass Scroll Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Meister Rubner Solo Double Bass Scroll Head

by Meister Rubner

Professional Concert Chamber Music Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Rich harmonic content

✓ PROS

• Complex tonal development
• Professional concert standard

✗ CONS

• Sensitive to climate changes
• Requires expert setup and maintenance

Meister Rubner Solo Double Bass Scroll HeadSolid Double Bass with ScrollSize: 3/4Fully solid solo instrumentIn the...

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 583897

$20,790

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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 Double Bass No.62 4/4

Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Bass 3/4

Georg Walther Concert Double Bass 4/4 DB

Master Bucur Double Bass Rogeri 5-S o.p.b.

Master Bucur Double Bass Rogeri Lion`s Head

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.69 3/4

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Tarantini Piccolo

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Tarantini Grande

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.69 4/4

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Busseto IB

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Marcucci IB

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Busan 3/4 IB

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.66 3/4

Thomann 44 4/4 Europe Double Bass

Meister Rubner Solo Double Bass Scroll Head

How to Choose the Best Solid Double Basses

Budget Planning

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Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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