Duke Composite SN Double Bass 3/4

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Duke Composite SN Double Bass 3/4

Duke

Composite SN Double Bass 3/4

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 335715
Brand: Duke
Model: Composite SN Double Bass 3/4
Price: $4,609.00

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This Duke composite bass is a solid choice for gigging bassists needing reliability and a warm tone. The 3/4 size makes it comfortable for many players, and the composite build means you'll spend less time worrying about environmental factors and more time playing. It's really geared toward rockabilly and similar styles, so keep that in mind.

Product Description

Duke Composite SN Double Bass 3/4, Double BassThis composite bass is characterized by its light weight, extreme stability and totally resistant to temperature and weather changes.

  • Size: 3/4
  • Body
  • neck and fingerboard made of composite (carbon GFRP composite)
  • The warm
  • round and full sound character of a wooden bass
  • that is in no way inferior to a complete wooden bass!
  • Rockabilly string action - not suitable for jazz and classical music
  • Carbon endpin
  • Bridge made of GFRP
  • Plastic tailpiece
  • Good-A-Like strings
  • Reed block and bass bar made of wood
  • Weight: Approx. 7.5 - 8.5 kg
  • Colour: Black satin
  • Manufactured by hand in Germany
PROS
  • • Lightweight composite construction eases physical strain during long gigs.
  • • GFRP composite body offers exceptional stability against humidity and temperature.
  • • Warm, full tone rivals traditional wooden basses, surprisingly resonant.
  • • Hand-crafted in Germany ensures high build quality and attention to detail.
CONS
  • • Rockabilly-focused string action limits versatility for jazz or classical styles.
  • • Plastic tailpiece feels like a cost-saving measure, impacts high-end feel.
  • • Composite material, while stable, lacks the tonal complexity of aged wood.

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Key Features

Size 3/4
Material Carbon GFRP Composite
Fingerboard GFRP Composite
Construction Hand-crafted
Weight 7.5 - 8.5 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

While it strives for a similar warmth, the composite material generally produces a slightly more focused and direct resonance—it lacks the subtle complexities you find in aged tonewood.
The GFRP fingerboard is generally smooth, but some players might perceive a slight difference in feel compared to traditional wood fingerboards; it's a matter of personal preference.
Yes, the action can be adjusted, but it's designed with a higher action in mind, so achieving a very low action for jazz or classical might require significant modification and potentially compromise the bass's intended sound.

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