Gewa Rockabilly BK Double Bass 3/4

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Gewa Rockabilly BK Double Bass 3/4

Gewa

Rockabilly BK Double Bass 3/4

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 335676
Brand: Gewa
Model: Rockabilly BK Double Bass 3/4
Price: $1,749.00

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This Gewa Rockabilly is a fantastic option for rockabilly, blues, and roots players who want a distinctive look and feel. The 3/4 size makes it manageable for younger or smaller players, and the wider fingerboard really encourages a percussive playing style. It’s a solid, playable instrument offering great value for the money.

Product Description

  • Gewa Rockabilly BK Double Bass 3/4
  • Double bass
  • Size: 3/4
  • In the shape of a viola da gamba
  • Laminated spruce top
  • Arched laminated maple back
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Wider ebony fingerboard for slapping
  • Fingerboard dots / dots for position guidance
  • Tyrolian machine head
  • Height adjustable bridge
  • Nürnberger Präzision strings
  • Colour: Black silk matte
PROS
  • • Viola da gamba shape offers unique aesthetic and slightly warmer tone
  • • Wider ebony fingerboard excels for slapping and percussive techniques
  • • Spruce top provides a responsive and articulate fundamental tone
  • • Tyrolian machine heads offer smooth, precise tuning adjustments
CONS
  • • Laminated construction limits ultimate tonal complexity compared to solid wood
  • • 3/4 size may feel cramped for larger players or those accustomed to full-size
  • • Black silk matte finish can be prone to fingerprints and smudging

Product Video

Key Features

Size 3/4
Top Laminated Spruce
Back & Sides Arched Laminated Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Bow Included No
Weight Approximately 12 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The laminated construction provides a punchy, focused tone but lacks the nuanced complexity and resonance of a solid wood instrument – still very usable for its intended genre.
It's best suited for players 5'4” and under, or those preferring a more compact instrument, but larger players might find it a bit small and the scale length shorter.
They’re a decent starting point, offering good projection, but many players will eventually prefer a different string brand to fine-tune the tone to their liking.

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