Scala Vilagio Double Bass Ceruti IB
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Scala Vilagio
Double Bass Ceruti IB
Product Info
Article Number:
452300
Brand:
Scala Vilagio
Model:
Double Bass Ceruti IB
Category:
Solid Double Basses
Price:
$6,039.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Vilagio Ceruti IB is a beautifully made, solid wood double bass that truly captures the essence of a classic Italian instrument. The Ceruti design lends itself to a rich, warm tone that’s ideal for classical, orchestral, and even some jazz applications – it’s a great step-up for serious students and intermediate players looking for authentic tone and feel.
Product Description
- Scala Vilagio Double Bass Ceruti IB
- Solid Wood Double Bass
- Size: 3/4
- Double bass made completely of solid wood in violin form in the style of Giovanni Battista Ceruti
- Made in the master workshop of Ioan Bucur
- Top: Solid spruce
- Arched
- beautifully flamed maple back and beautifully flamed maple sides
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Maple tailpiece
- Scale length: 104.5 cm
- Body length: 115 cm
- Width of upper bout: 52 cm
- Width of lower bout: 69 cm
- Rubner single tuners
- Thomastik Belcanto stringing
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers exceptional projection and tonal complexity
- • Ceruti IB design offers a focused, warm, and resonant voice
- • Hand-crafted by Ioan Bucur ensures meticulous attention to detail and quality
- • Rubner tuners provide smooth, precise, and reliable tuning stability
CONS
- • 3/4 size limits suitability for taller or more experienced players
- • Solid wood construction means it’ll require more diligent humidity control
- • Maple back and sides, while beautiful, can limit tonal flexibility slightly
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Key Features
Size
3/4
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Flamed Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Construction
Solid Wood, Violin Form, Ceruti IB Style
Weight
Approximately 12 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ceruti design typically results in a more focused and slightly darker tone, emphasizing warmth and projection rather than a booming low end.
While the description doesn't specify, instruments from Ioan Bucur’s workshop generally use carefully selected and seasoned spruce, ensuring good stability and responsiveness.
Maple can sometimes contribute to wolf tones, so careful setup and potentially a soundpost adjustment might be needed to mitigate any issues, a common occurrence with solid wood basses.
