Solo double bass with a round back and sloping shoulders, which facilitate access to the upper register.
This model, because of its homogeneous range, its beautiful harmonics and its rich, projecting sound can be heard in the foreground over an orchestra.
This is Rabbath’s favorite model and the model for which I have had the most commissions.
String length : 41’’1/2 (105/106cm)
Total length : 6’ 1’’ (185cm)
Top length : 45’’ 1/4 (115cm)
This solo double bass is a gamba shaped model with walnut ribs and a walnut flat back that help to create a very powerful sound.
The pictures shown are taken from an instrument with a King David head made in 1986 after a double bass by François Gaviniès (Paris 1757) found in the Musée de la Musique in Paris.
The owner, Yann Dubost, won several international competitions with this double bass.z
String length : 41’’ (104cm)
Total length : 6’ (182cm)
Top length : 44’’ 1/2 (113cm)
Small model with sloping shoulders and round back.
This doublebass with its nice deep sound is convenient for chamber music, solo and orchestra playing.
String lentgh : 41’’(104cm)
Total lentgh : 5’ 10’’ (177cm)
Top lentgh : 42’’ 1/2 (108cm)
Smaller double bass than the “Ceruti” model with sloping shoulders and a round back with a bevel in the upper bout.
The large ribs give this model a powerful, deep sound, and because of its shape, allows for accessible upper register playing.
Convenient for classical music, jazz and contemporary music.
String length : 41’’1/2 (105/106cm)
Total length : 5’ 10’’ (177cm)
Top length : 42’’ (107cm)
This orchestra model double bass with large shoulders and a round back with a bevel in the upper bout, has a rich, focused, deep sound.
Good for chamber music, symphony orchestra or acoustic jazz.
String length : 41’’1/2 (105/106cm)
Total length : 6’ (183cm)
Top length : 45’’ (114cm)
Slightly smaller than the Busan model with large shoulders, this double bass has a round back with a flat bevel in the upper bout. It has a powerful sound and an immediate response in the upper register.
It can be used for solo, orchestra or jazz performances.
String length : 41’’1/2 (105/106cm)
Total length : 6’ (182cm)
Top length : 42’’ 1/2 (108cm)
3/4 size double bass in a gamba shape with a round back.
With its simple design, this instrument is made with high acoustic quality woods, and has a good, balanced sound. It is offered at an affordable price, making this model very attractive for students and professional musicians who might be reluctant to bring their most valuable instruments on tour.
String length : 41’’1/8 (104,5cm)
Total length : 6’ (182cm)
Top length : 43’ (109cm)
A 5-string version (with an upper C) is also available by special request.