The ideal string height for a size 44 double bass typically ranges from 6 to 10 millimeters at the nut and around 10 to 14 millimeters at the end of the fingerboard. This height can vary based on playing style, preference, and the specific setup of the instrument. Players may adjust string height for easier playability or to achieve a particular sound. It’s best to consult with a professional luthier for personalized adjustments.
The lowest string on a four string double bass is an E string. If you have a fairly rare five string double bass then the lowest fifth string is a B string.
The Double Bass or the Contrabass is the lowest member of the string family.
the double bass has 4 strings G string D string A string and E string.
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The biggest standard string instrument is a double bass.The largest ever built (in 1850) was called an octobass, a giant 3-stringed double bass.
The lowest string on a four string double bass is an E string. If you have a fairly rare five string double bass then the lowest fifth string is a B string.
The Double Bass is a string instrument. Other instruments in the orchestral family of string instruments are the violin, viola and cello.
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The Double Bass has several different names such as the; String Bass, Upright Bass, Standup Bass or Contrabass.
Members of the orchestral string family are Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.
The Double Bass or the Contrabass is the lowest member of the string family.
The double bass is called so because it is the largest and lowest-pitched instrument in the string family, providing a "double" or deeper bass sound compared to other string instruments.
the double bass has 4 strings G string D string A string and E string.
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The double bass
the double bass (as in bass like a cello not a guitar)
The string bass and double bass are actually the same instrument, just with different names. The term "double bass" is more commonly used in classical music, while "string bass" is often used in jazz and popular music. Both refer to the largest and lowest-pitched instrument in the string family, played with a bow or plucked with the fingers.