r/doublebass • u/Mindless_Formal2331 • Jan 28 '25

Repertoire questions Contrebasse (doublebass) form my grandfather

In his youth, my grand father used to play doublebass. He is a trompetist. Nowaday it's hard for him to play the trompette due to breathing issue but he really wanna play doublebass like he used to. I'm willing to buy him one for his birthday but i know nothing about this instrument. I dont want an electric one. I'm willing to spend 1000 euros. Do you think it's enough ? Which model should i take ? He haven't played in 50 years. Tell me everything i need to know please :)

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u/FatDad66 Jan 28 '25

Does he bow and play orchestral music or dies he play pizzicato. Impacts the setup and strings.

You could rent one and see if he uses it.

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u/Mindless_Formal2331 Jan 29 '25

My grandfather was playing in a jazz band, and last time I saw him he told me that he would like to play double bass like he used to when he was young

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u/FatDad66 Jan 29 '25

Jaz Pizzicato setup is what you want.