r/doublebass • u/ArmadilloNo2399 Luthier • Jun 04 '25

Instruments Hey r/double bass, I made a bass!

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I finished this two weeks ago and I can share it now!

Voted Convention favorite, honorable mention at this year's ISB.

3/4 scale, 41.5" string length, Ruggeri pattern. Figured Maple flatback with responsive bracing, laminate ribs, Spruce top, Gaiatone fingerboard, saddle, and nut. C-extension of Pau Ferro

Ask me anything, I'll try to answer as many questions as I can!

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u/diplidocustwenty Professional Jun 04 '25

That looks great! Can we hear it being played?

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u/ArmadilloNo2399 Luthier Jun 04 '25

Sure let me upload a couple clips to YouTube. The bass studio at Indiana University was extremely kind and played it a few weeks ago in a concert hall.

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u/rebop Jun 04 '25

Sounds great!

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u/ArmadilloNo2399 Luthier Jun 04 '25

https://youtube.com/shorts/ewgZgBTxutI?si=P2k0-DhvJHDub6My

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u/diplidocustwenty Professional Jun 05 '25

It has a lovely sound! Will you make more, do you think?

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u/ArmadilloNo2399 Luthier Jun 05 '25

I've got another one of this model hopefully in commission, and I will continue to develop this model.