Duke Peacemaker Double Bass 7/8
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Duke
Peacemaker Double Bass 7/8
Product Info
Article Number:
488843
Brand:
Duke
Model:
Peacemaker Double Bass 7/8
Category:
Laminated Plywood Double Basses
Price:
$4,609.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Duke Peacemaker 7/8 is a fantastic entry point into the double bass world, especially for students or players who find full-size basses unwieldy. Its 7/8 scale makes it easier to manage, while the Gut-A-Like strings provide a surprisingly rich and traditional sound. It's a well-built, premium-priced instrument that delivers great value.
Product Description
- Duke Peacemaker Double Bass 7/8
- Double Bass
- Size: 7/8
- Laminated double bass with 3/4 scale and 4/4 body
- Ebony fingerboard
- Ebony tailpiece
- Rubner machine heads
- Cable tailgut
- Carbon endpin
- Gut-A-Like stringing
- Lacquer finish by hand
PROS
- • Solid Rubner tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability, a real pro feature.
- • The 7/8 scale offers a comfortable reach for smaller players.
- • Hand-applied lacquer finish provides a beautiful aesthetic and protection.
- • Gut-A-Like strings deliver a warm, responsive, and traditional tone.
CONS
- • Laminated construction, while affordable, won't match the projection of solid wood.
- • 7/8 scale might feel cramped for experienced, larger-handed players.
- • The finish, while beautiful, could be prone to minor scratches with heavy use.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
7/8
Top
Spruce
Back & Sides
Laminated Plywood
Fingerboard
Ebony
Bow Included
No
Weight
11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 7/8 scale does narrow the neck width slightly, which might feel restrictive for players with very large hands.
While the laminated construction is more affordable, it lacks some of the nuanced projection and sustain of a solid wood bass – it's still very usable and pleasant-sounding though.
Absolutely; the Cable tailgut and standard string spacing allow for easy string changes with readily available replacements.
