Thomann 22 1/4 Europe Double Bass

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Thomann 22 1/4 Europe Double Bass

Thomann

22 1/4 Europe Double Bass

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 243885
Brand: Thomann
Model: 22 1/4 Europe Double Bass
Price: $1,749.00

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This Thomann 22 1/4 Europa is a solid choice for a serious young double bass student. The solid spruce top gives it a surprising amount of depth for a smaller instrument, and the setup from Thomann’s workshop is a real bonus—it’ll be ready to play right out of the box. It's a great value, offering quality materials and construction at a reasonable price point.

Product Description

  • Thomann 22 1/4 Europa Double Bass
  • Semi-Solid Double Bass
  • Size: 1/4
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Arched back: Laminated maple
  • Round fingerboard: Ebony (Diospyros ebenum)
  • Scale: approx. 90.5 cm
  • Total length: approx. 158 cm
  • Body length: approx. 96 cm
  • Width of upper bout: approx. 44.3 cm
  • Width of lower bout: approx. 56 cm
  • Height including bridge: approx. 35 cm
  • Tyrolean machine heads
  • Height-adjustable endpin
  • With Daddario Prelude strings
  • Made in Europe
  • Set up and made ready to play in Germany in the Thomann string specialist workshop

*Please note:*

All acoustic double basses are adjusted and set up individually in our workshop for the desired playing situation/style (jazz, classical, rockabilly, ...). For online orders, please use the "Comment" text field to specify the desired action. We ask for your understanding that shipping will be delayed by approx. two to three days due to these finishing and setting operations. Please contact our department directly with any questions at 09546/9223-370 or [email protected]

PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and mature tone for a student bass
  • • Laminated maple back provides stability and projects well, avoiding overly brittle sound
  • • Tyrolean machine heads offer smooth tuning and a classic aesthetic touch
  • • Pre-installed D’Addario Prelude strings are a reliable, quality starting point for a young player
CONS
  • • The 1/4 size is strictly for younger or smaller students; growth room is limited
  • • Laminated back construction, while stable, won’t match the tonal complexity of all-solid instruments
  • • Ebony fingerboard, while durable, might feel slightly less refined compared to higher-end options

Product Video

Key Features

Size 1/4
Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Laminated Maple
Bow Included No
Weight Approximately 13 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's not detrimental, but it does mean the bass won't have the complex overtones you'd find in a fully solid instrument. It’s a practical compromise for stability and affordability in a student model.
Thomann instruments are typically well-made for their price range. This one is crafted in Europe and benefits from a professional setup, suggesting a good level of quality control.
The 1/4 size is best suited for players around 8-10 years old. While a taller student *could* manage, they’ll quickly outgrow it, so it’s really designed for smaller players.

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