Scala Vilagio Double Bass Tarantini Grande

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Scala Vilagio Double Bass Tarantini Grande

Scala Vilagio

Double Bass Tarantini Grande

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 452298
Model: Double Bass Tarantini Grande
Price: $6,369.00

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This Vilagio is a beautifully crafted instrument, channeling that classic Tarantini sound. It's built with solid wood, which means a rich, resonant tone that’s perfect for classical, baroque, or traditional folk. Ideal for intermediate to advanced players seeking a focused, historically informed sound without the premium price tag of a truly antique instrument.

Product Description

  • Scala Vilagio Double Bass Tarantini Grande
  • Double Bass
  • Size: 3/4
  • Double bass made completely of solid wood in violin shape in the style of Giuseppe Tarantini
  • Made in the master workshop of Ioan Bucur
  • Top: solid spruce
  • Arched
  • beautifully flamed maple back
  • Beautifully flamed maple sides
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Maple tailpiece
  • Scale: 104.5 cm
  • Body length: 111 cm
  • Width of upper bout: 50.8 cm
  • Width of lower bout: 67 cm
  • Rubner single tuners
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers exceptional projection and warmth.
  • • Tarantini-style design provides a focused, powerful tone.
  • • Ioan Bucur’s craftsmanship ensures excellent build quality and resonance.
  • • Rubner tuners offer smooth, precise tuning stability.
CONS
  • • The 3/4 size may feel cramped for taller players.
  • • Solid wood construction demands more careful humidity control.
  • • Tarantini style limits versatility for modern playing styles.

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Key Features

Size 3/4
Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Flamed Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Construction Solid Wood, Violin Shape (Tarantini Style)
Weight Approximately 13 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Tarantini style emphasizes a more focused, direct tone – less 'boom' and more clarity, a departure from the broader sound of many modern basses.
While solid wood is inherently more susceptible to environmental changes, Ioan Bucur’s build quality and proper care (humidity control) significantly minimize those risks.
The shorter scale length (104.5 cm) will feel noticeably tighter, requiring adjustments to playing technique and potentially impacting reach – it's best suited for smaller players.

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