Georg Walther Concert Double Bass 3/4 5S DB
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Georg Walther
Concert Double Bass 3/4 5S DB
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This Georg Walther 5-string is a seriously refined instrument. The viola da gamba design gives it a uniquely warm and complex tone, perfect for orchestral work or players seeking a more antique sound. It's a premium-priced option built for the discerning double bassist who prioritizes tone and craftsmanship.
Product Description
- Georg Walther Concert Double Bass 3/4 5S DB
- 5-String Double Bass
- Size: 3/4
- Concert instrument
- With low B string
- Fully solid model
- In the shape of a viola da gamba
- Solid European spruce top
- Solid curved European maple back
- Inlaid purfling
- Rubner individual tuners made of brass with engraving
- Ebony fingerboard
- Height-adjustable bridge
- Dark brown traditional hand-applied spirit varnish
- Thomastik-Infeld Belcanto strings
- Total length: 178.8 cm
- Body length: 110 cm
- Width of upper bout: 49.7 cm
- Width of middle bout: 35.6 cm
- Width of lower bout: 65.7 cm
- Scale: 105 cm
- Made in Germany
- • Solid European spruce top delivers exceptional projection and warmth
- • Viola da gamba shape offers a unique, resonant tone and aesthetic
- • Rubner tuners ensure precise and stable intonation, crucial for 5-string playing
- • Hand-applied spirit varnish enhances beauty and protects the instrument's voice
- • 3/4 size might be restrictive for taller players or those with longer arms
- • The dark spirit varnish, while traditional, can be challenging to repair
- • 5-string basses inherently require more bow control and a steeper learning curve
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