Scala Vilagio Double Bass French Model IB

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Scala Vilagio Double Bass French Model IB

Scala Vilagio

Double Bass French Model IB

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 515982
Model: Double Bass French Model IB
Price: $6,039.00

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This Vilagio IB from Scala is a beautifully made French model double bass, clearly built with serious attention to detail. The slim shape and spruce top make it surprisingly responsive and easy to play, perfect for students and intermediate players seeking a refined, focused tone. It's a great step up from a beginner instrument, offering a professional feel without the premium price tag of a truly high-end workshop bass.

Product Description

  • Scala Vilagio Double Bass French Model IB
  • Double Bass
  • Solid double bass in slim violin shape according to French model
  • Made in the master workshop of Ioan Bucur
  • Solid spruce top
  • Beautifully arched flamed maple back and sides
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Maple tailpiece
  • Scale length: 104.5 cm
  • Body length: 111 cm
  • Width upper bout: 45 cm
  • Width lower bout: 65 cm
  • Rubner single tuners
  • Thomastik Belcanto stringing
PROS
  • • Ioan Bucur’s craftsmanship delivers exceptional tonal projection and clarity.
  • • Slim French shape provides comfortable access, ideal for smaller hands.
  • • Solid spruce top offers a responsive and vibrant acoustic voice.
  • • Rubner tuners ensure stable tuning and precise intonation.
CONS
  • • French models can be less versatile for certain genres like jazz.
  • • The slim profile might feel unstable for players accustomed to wider basses.
  • • Ebony fingerboard, while excellent, will require occasional maintenance.

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Key Features

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

French models generally have a more focused, slightly brighter tone, while German models tend to be warmer and more resonant – this one leans towards the French characteristic.
The flamed maple is quite attractive, exhibiting a noticeable but not overly aggressive flame pattern – it's a well-chosen aesthetic.
Players with smaller hands or those who prefer a more agile feel will find the slim shape very comfortable and allow for faster, more precise playing.

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