Best Solid Double Basses for Advanced 2026

Perfect solid double basses for advanced - easy to play and learn on

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

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 Solo Double Bass Lion`s Head - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Meister Rubner Solo Double Bass Lion`s Head

by Meister Rubner

Solo Performance Chamber Music Professional Concert

Key Feature:

• Professional concert standard

✓ PROS

• Rich harmonic content
• Professional concert standard

✗ CONS

• Vulnerable to damage
• Requires expert setup and maintenance

Meister Rubner Solo Double Bass Lion`s HeadDouble BassSize: 3/4Fully solid solo instrumentWith lion's headIn the...

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 583892

$20,790

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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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Georg Walther Concert Double Bass 3/4 RB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Georg Walther Concert Double Bass 3/4 RB

by Georg Walther

Orchestra Solo Performance Classical

Key Feature:

• Complex tonal development

✓ PROS

• Maximum acoustic resonance
• Professional concert standard

✗ CONS

• Requires expert setup and maintenance
• Vulnerable to damage

Georg Walther Concert Double Bass 3/4 RBDouble BassSize: 3/4Concert instrumentFully solid modelIn the shape of a viola...

⭐ 5.0/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 580086

$7,359

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Scala Vilagio Double Bass Rogeri IB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Rogeri IB

by Scala Vilagio

Solo Performance Classical Chamber Music

Key Feature:

• Professional concert standard

✓ PROS

• Investment-quality instrument
• Rich harmonic content

✗ CONS

• Heavy and difficult to transport
• Sensitive to climate changes

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Rogeri IBSolid Wood Double BassDouble bass made completely of solid wood in violin shape in...

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 452294

$6,369

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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 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 Gamba IB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Gamba IB

by Scala Vilagio

Solo Performance Chamber Music Classical

Key Feature:

• Professional concert standard

✓ PROS

• Professional concert standard
• Complex tonal development

✗ CONS

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

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Gamba IBSolid Double BassIn viola da gamba shapeMade in the master workshop of Ioan...

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 515998

$6,149

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Scala Vilagio Double Bass Gofriller IB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Gofriller IB

by Scala Vilagio

Solo Performance Orchestra Chamber Music

Key Feature:

• Complex tonal development

✓ PROS

• Maximum acoustic resonance
• Professional concert standard

✗ CONS

• Heavy and difficult to transport
• Sensitive to climate changes

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 452290

$6,259

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

#10

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

#11

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

#12

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

#13

⭐ 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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Scala Vilagio Double Bass Busseto IB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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 Busan 3/4 IB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 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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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 for Advanced 2026

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Bernardel IB

Meister Rubner Solo Double Bass Lion`s Head

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.67 4/4

Georg Walther Concert Double Bass 3/4 RB

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Rogeri IB

Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Bass 3/4

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Tarantini Piccolo

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Gamba IB

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Gofriller IB

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.69 4/4

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

Meister Rubner Solo Double Bass Lady`s Head

Thomann 44 4/4 Europe Double Bass

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Busseto IB

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Busan 3/4 IB

How to Choose the Best Solid Double Basses

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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