Gewa 3/4 DOUBLE BASS IDEALE
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Essential Information About the Gewa Basic Line 3/4 Double Bass
Essential Information About the Gewa Basic Line 3/4 Double Bass
- Ready to play and workshop setup : GEWA double basses are prepared for playing in the GEWA workshop in Germany.
- Selected solid woods : solid spruce top and solid maple back for a richer response and better projection.
- Precise feel : ebony fingerboard, valued for its stability and tactile sensation under the left hand.
- Careful finish : red-brown shaded spirit varnish with purfling for a traditional look.
Manufacturer Information
Gewa
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The Basic Line: Access to the GEWA Universe, Prepared in Germany
With the Basic Line, GEWA offers an acoustic double bass designed to provide true playing comfort from the first hold. The key feature emphasized by the brand is the workshop setup in Germany, a crucial point to achieve a consistent and pleasant instrument for daily use, especially during the first years of study and regular playing.
Who Is This 3/4 Acoustic Double Bass For?
In 3/4 size, this format is the most common for teenagers and adults, and the most widespread in conservatories. The Gewa Basic Line is particularly suitable for serious beginners and intermediate musicians seeking a solid wood double bass, adapted to classical, jazz, and ensemble practices (orchestra, big band, chamber music). Its violin shape remains a popular standard for overall balance and handling.
Sound
The solid spruce top plays a central role in vibration and attack: it promotes responsiveness, note clarity, and good dynamics, useful both with the bow and in pizzicato. The solid maple back provides support, stable projection, and a more defined character in the lower spectrum. Combined with an ebony fingerboard, the response gains precision and comfort, with a clean contact that helps stabilize intonation and articulation.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
This double bass is delivered without a gig bag or case, and without a bow. The bridge is never mounted for transport: it must therefore be installed and adjusted before playing. Without measurement information (body length, scale length, string spacing), it is advisable to choose a gig bag, case, strings, or bow after verifying the exact dimensions with your luthier or retailer.
Technical specifications
| Format | 3/4 | Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Color | Brown |
| Top | Solid Spruce | ||
| Finishing | reddish-brown spirit varnish, shaded | Shape | violin |
| Purfling | yes | Accessories not included | gig bag/case, bow |
| Back | solid maple | Bridge fitting | never fitted for transport |
| Fittings | Rubner, Tyrolean shape in brass | ||
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She is superb. Once the bridge is set up and the double bass is in tune it is a pleasure to play with in pizzicato and therefore I will soon order the archer
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Gewa Basic Line 3/4 suitable for an adult beginner?
The 3/4 size is the most common among teenagers and adults, especially in conservatories. This model is intended for serious beginners and intermediate players.
What woods make up the double bass?
The top is made of solid spruce and the back of solid maple. The fingerboard is ebony, a material that provides a smooth feel under the fingers.
What tonal qualities does the solid spruce top provide?
Solid spruce promotes a responsive attack, clear notes, and good dynamics. The solid maple back provides stable projection and a more defined low end. These characteristics suit both bowing and pizzicato playing styles.
Is the double bass delivered with a bow and case?
No bow, cover, or case is provided. The bridge is not installed for transport and must be set up and adjusted before use.
What finish and tuning machines are fitted?
The finish is a shaded reddish-brown spirit varnish with purfling. The Rubner Tyrolean-style tuning machines are made of brass.
