What is a 3/4 bass?
3/4 size is recognized as a regular size bass. 99.5% of the basses are 3/4 size. But you will find that 3/4 size is by far most common bass size. A 4/4 or full size bass is really considered more of a “jumbo” or “XXL” bass – and mostly they are used in orchestras and by very tall people.
What size is a 3/4 double bass?
Upright Bass Sizes
| Bass Size | Total Height | Body Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 61.5″ | 37.5″ |
| 1/2 | 65.5″ | 40″ |
| 3/4 | 71.5″ | 43.5″ |
| 4/4 | 75″ | 45.5″ |
How tall is an Octobass?
Constructed in 1850 by certifiable genius and fan of massive string instruments Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume, the Octobass is a chuffing massive double bass that stands at 3.48m tall.
What is the scale length of a 3/4 upright bass?
41-42 inches
An “average” 3/4 size bass has a scale length in the neighborhood of 41-42 inches with an afterlength around seven inches.
What instrument has the deepest bass?
octobass
The octobass owned by the Montreal Symphony Orchestra is apparently the lowest working one, with a range reportedly extending more than an octave below that of the double bass. For the technically minded it is tuned to A0, compared to the C1 that a double bass can stretch to.
What size bass do I need?
A Standard (Full-size) 34” Long Scale Bass guitar will suit most people 5’5” to 6’6”. A 36”Extra-Long Scale Bass for Taller People. The 30” Short Scale Bass may be better for adults and teenagers under 5’5”. And (3/4 size) 28.5” for kids or 25.5” Scale Bass for small kids.
Is a double bass heavy?
Even so, with its large size and long, heavy strings, the double bass is a very physically demanding instrument to play. A small but vocal minority of bass players prefers to tune the instrument in fifths, CGDA instead of EADG.
How much does a 3/4 size double bass weigh?
approximately 50lbs
Our 3/4 double bass weight approximately 50lbs, and we don’t have 4/4 size available.
What is a U•Bass®?
The original ukulele bass, each Acoustic-Electric U•BASS® features a custom U•BASS® pickup with built-in tuner to dial in the sonic boom. Each U•BASS® is set-up in the USA with our proprietary Pahoehoe strings, custom nylgut strings by Aquila®, or Kala Round Wound strings.
What strings does the U•Bass® have?
Each U•BASS® is set-up in the USA with our proprietary Pahoehoe strings, custom nylgut strings by Aquila®, or Kala Round Wound strings. Like no other bass before it, the Nomad is going to come in and mix things up.
How tall is a 3/4 bass?
Bass Size Total Height Body Height: 1/4: 61.5″ 37.5″ 1/2: 65.5″ 40″ 3/4: 71.5″ 43.5″ 4/4: 75″ 45.5″
What is the Kala U•Bass®?
Since first being introduced in 2008, the Kala U•BASS® has grabbed the attention of bass players and media alike. Bass Player Magazine praised the original U•BASS® for its colossal low end and huge fun factor. The Acoustic-Electric U•BASS® features a custom Shadow pickup and EQ with built-in tuner to dial in the sonic boom.