Best Solid Double Basses for Solo Performance 2026
Perfect solid double basses for solo-performance - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
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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
#2
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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...
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5.0/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 580064
$7,139
#3
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4.7/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Meister Rubner Solo Double Bass Lady`s Head
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...
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4.7/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 593980
$17,490
#4
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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...
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4.8/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 515949
$6,369
#5
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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...
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4.6/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 515982
$6,039
#6
⭐
5.0/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Meister Rubner Double Bass No.66 4/4
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...
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5.0/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 549103
$9,119
#7
⭐
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...
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4.8/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 585038
$20,790
#8
⭐
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
#9
⭐
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...
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4.7/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 613491
$3,179
#10
⭐
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...
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4.7/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 583892
$20,790
#11
⭐
4.6/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Scala Vilagio Double Bass Bucur IB
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...
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4.6/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 515984
$6,259
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Scala Vilagio Double Bass Ceruti IB
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...
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4.8/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 452300
$6,039
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Master Bucur Double Bass Busseto o.p.b.
by
Master Bucur
Chamber Music
Classical
Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Maximum acoustic resonance
✓ PROS
- • Maximum acoustic resonance
- • Rich harmonic content
✗ CONS
- • Heavy and difficult to transport
- • Sensitive to climate changes
Master Bucur Double Bass Busseto o.p.b.Double BassLimited EditionUnique productionBeautiful solid double bass in...
⭐
4.7/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 585106
$24,090
#14
⭐
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
#15
⭐
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
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.
