Scala Vilagio Double Bass Bernardel IB

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Scala Vilagio Double Bass Bernardel IB

Scala Vilagio

Double Bass Bernardel IB

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 515987
Model: Double Bass Bernardel IB
Price: $5,929.00

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The Vilagio Bernardel IB is a beautifully crafted double bass, ideal for serious students and seasoned players seeking a refined, traditional tone. Ioan Bucur’s workshop delivers excellent quality; the solid construction and maple back contribute to a rich, resonant voice that's exceptionally responsive. It’s a step up in quality and tone for those wanting a solid wood instrument without the absolute top-tier price tag.

Product Description

  • Scala Vilagio Double Bass Bernardel IB
  • Double Bass
  • Beautiful full solid double bass in violin shape
  • Made in the master workshop of Ioan Bucur
  • Solid spruce top
  • Beautifully arched flamed maple back and sides
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Tailpiece: Maple
  • Scale length: 104.5 cm
  • Body length: 112 cm
  • Width upper bout: 52 cm
  • Width lower bout: 67 cm
  • Rubner single machines
  • Stringing: Thomastik Belcanto
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers exceptional projection and warmth
  • • Flamed maple back resonates beautifully, enhancing tonal complexity
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and excellent response
  • • Rubner tuners provide precise and reliable tuning stability
CONS
  • • Bernardel IB shape might feel less comfortable for some players
  • • Premium-priced, represents a significant investment for many
  • • Solid construction adds considerable weight, potentially tiring for extended play

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Key Features

Size 4/4
Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Flamed Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Construction Hand-Carved Solid Wood
Weight Approximately 12 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Bernardel shape tends to have a slightly more violin-like contour, which some find more aesthetically pleasing but can alter the balance and feel slightly.
The Belcanto strings are a great starting point for a warm tone, but the instrument is designed to accommodate a wide range of strings – feel free to experiment.
Hand-carved instruments possess unique tonal nuances and character, meaning each bass will have slight variations; Ioan Bucur’s reputation ensures high quality and consistent craftsmanship within that range.

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