Best Solid Double Basses for Orchestra 2025

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

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

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 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.67 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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 Bucur IB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Bucur IB

by Scala Vilagio

Orchestra Chamber Music Solo Performance

Key Feature:

• Professional concert standard

✓ PROS

• Investment-quality instrument
• Maximum acoustic resonance

✗ CONS

• Very expensive investment
• Sensitive to climate changes

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Bucur IBSolid Double BassViolin shapeMade in the master workshop of Ioan BucurSolid spruce...

⭐ 4.6/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 515984

$6,259

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

⭐ 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

⭐ 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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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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Gewa Europe Double Bass 3/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Gewa Europe Double Bass 3/4

by Gewa

Chamber Music Orchestra Classical

Key Feature:

• Investment-quality instrument

✓ PROS

• Maximum acoustic resonance
• Complex tonal development

✗ CONS

• Very expensive investment
• Sensitive to climate changes

Gewa Europe Double Bass 3/43/4 Double BassViola da gamba shapeSolid spruce topSolid maple back and solid maple...

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 549060

$3,069

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

#12

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

#13

⭐ 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.69 4/4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

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

#15

⭐ 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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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 Orchestra 2025

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Gofriller IB

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.67 3/4

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Bucur IB

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Bernardel IB

Meister Rubner Solo Double Bass Lady`s Head

Roth & Junius Europe Orchestra Bass 3/4

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Gamba IB

Thomann 44 4/4 Europe Double Bass

Meister Rubner Solo Double Bass Scroll Head

Scala Vilagio Double Bass Busseto IB

Gewa Europe Double Bass 3/4

Master Bucur Double Bass Rogeri Lion`s Head

Meister Rubner Solo Double Bass Lion`s Head

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.69 4/4

Meister Rubner Double Bass No.68B 3/4

How to Choose the Best Solid Double Basses

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