Duke Special HYG Double Bass 3/4

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Duke Special HYG Double Bass 3/4

Duke

Special HYG Double Bass 3/4

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 488876
Brand: Duke
Model: Special HYG Double Bass 3/4
Price: $3,685.00

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The Duke Special HYG 3/4 is a fantastic option for younger players or adults seeking a more manageable double bass. The laminated construction provides a surprisingly warm and even tone, and the slap stringing opens up a wide range of percussive possibilities. It's a well-built instrument offering a lot of value for the price.

Product Description

  • Duke Special HYG Double Bass 3/4
  • Double Bass
  • Size: 3/4
  • Violin shape
  • Laminated top
  • Laminated back
  • Natural oiled ebony fingerboard (Diospyros crassiflora)
  • Height adjustable endpin
  • Tyrolean style machine heads
  • Nut and saddle made from ebony
  • Strung with Gut-A-Like strings
  • Slap stringing
  • Colour: Matte transparent honey blonde

*Note:* The intensity of the flaming may vary.

PROS
  • • Natural ebony fingerboard provides excellent feel and response.
  • • Laminated construction offers surprising resonance and stability.
  • • Slap stringing enhances percussive playing capabilities and tone.
  • • Tyrolean machine heads offer precise and smooth tuning adjustments.
CONS
  • • Laminated construction, while stable, lacks the tonal complexity of solid wood.
  • • 3/4 size limits appeal to players needing a full-size instrument.
  • • Gut-A-Like strings require more frequent replacement and careful handling.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 3/4
Top Laminated Plywood
Back & Sides Laminated Plywood
Fingerboard Natural Oiled Ebony (Diospyros crassiflora)
Bow Included No
Weight Approximately 12 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Laminated plywood tends to be a bit more focused and even in tone, lacking some of the complex overtones found in solid wood basses. It's a great trade-off for stability and affordability.
Gut strings are sensitive to humidity and require more attentive care, so they’re best for players with some experience. They offer a unique warmth but aren't the most forgiving.
It’s versatile, but really shines in genres like jazz, blues, and folk – anything where a warm, resonant tone and percussive elements are welcome.

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