Thomann 22 1/8 Europe Double Bass

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Thomann 22 1/8 Europe Double Bass

Thomann

22 1/8 Europe Double Bass

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Product Info

Article Number: 243884
Brand: Thomann
Model: 22 1/8 Europe Double Bass
Price: $1,419.00

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This Thomann 1/8 size double bass is a great entry point for younger students or those needing a smaller instrument. The spruce top delivers a decent tone, and the European setup ensures it's playable right out of the box, though the semi-solid construction limits its tonal complexity. It's a solid, affordable option for beginners.

Product Description

  • Thomann 22 1/8 Europa Double Bass
  • Semi Solid Double Bass
  • Size: 1/8
  • Solid spruce top
  • Arched laminated maple back
  • Round fingerboard: Ebony (Diospyros ebenum)
  • Tyrolean machine heads
  • Height adjustable endpin
  • With Daddario Prelude strings
  • Made in Europe
  • Made ready to play in Germany in the Thomann specialist string-instrument workshop

*Dear customer:*

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 provides a responsive, bright fundamental tone.
  • • European craftsmanship generally indicates good attention to detail and quality control.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth playing surface and good durability.
  • • Tyrolean machine heads allow for stable and precise tuning adjustments.
CONS
  • • Semi-solid construction may lack the complex overtones of a fully hollow body.
  • • 1/8 size is strictly for younger or smaller players; limited growth potential.
  • • Laminated maple back, while functional, won’t resonate as richly as solid wood.

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Key Features

Size 1/8
Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Arched Laminated Maple
Bow Included No
Weight Approximately 8-10 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it means the bass won’t have the same depth and richness as a fully hollow instrument, but it offers improved projection and is less prone to feedback.
It’s primarily aimed at beginners or students, particularly those who are smaller in stature or require a shorter scale length.
The individual setup in Germany ensures the bass is properly intonated and the action is comfortable, minimizing the need for immediate adjustments but may slightly delay shipping.

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