Best Solid Double Basses for Chamber Music 2026
Perfect solid double basses for chamber-music - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
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
#2
⭐
4.5/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Meister Rubner Solo Double Bass Scroll Head
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
#3
⭐
4.6/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Scala Vilagio Double Bass French Model IB
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
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Meister Rubner Solo Double Bass Lion`s Head
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
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Bass 3/4
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
#6
⭐
5.0/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Georg Walther Concert Double Bass 3/4 DB
Chamber Music
Professional Concert
Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Professional concert standard
✓ PROS
- • Investment-quality instrument
- • Maximum acoustic resonance
✗ CONS
- • Heavy and difficult to transport
- • Sensitive to climate changes
Georg Walther Concert Double Bass 3/4 DBDouble BassSize: 3/4Concert instrumentFully solid modelIn the shape of a viola...
⭐
5.0/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 580064
$7,139
#7
⭐
4.7/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Scala Vilagio Double Bass Gofriller IB
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
#8
⭐
5.0/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Scala Vilagio Double Bass Marcucci IB
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
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Scala Vilagio Double Bass Bernardel IB
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
#10
⭐
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
#11
⭐
4.8/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Meister Rubner Double Bass No.68B 3/4
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
#12
⭐
4.4/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Meister Rubner Double Bass No.69 4/4
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
#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
#14
⭐
4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Stentor SR1438 Double Bass 3/4
by
Stentor
Solo Performance
Orchestra
Classical
Key Feature:
• Rich harmonic content
✓ PROS
- • Professional concert standard
- • Maximum acoustic resonance
✗ CONS
- • Vulnerable to damage
- • Very expensive investment
Stentor SR1438 Double Bass 3/4Double Bass 3/4Built completely out of solid woodSolid spruce topSolid maple back and...
⭐
4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 613491
$3,179
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Scala Vilagio Double Bass Busseto IB
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
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.
