Gewa Basic Line Double Bass 1/2 - Laminated

Name: Basic Line Double Bass 1/2 - Laminated
Brand: Gewa
SKU: 65719
Price: 1176.00 EUR
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EAN : 4046662027357

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Information

Essential Information About the GEWA Basic Line 1/2 Double Bass (Viola da Gamba Shape)
• 1/2 Size : a size suitable for young double bass players, smaller builds, or mobility needs, while maintaining a true double bass feel.
• Laminated Construction (top, back, and ribs): an excellent option for regular use, with good stability against temperature and humidity variations.
• Workshop-Prepared in Germany : GEWA double basses are set up for playing in GEWA workshops, ensuring a smoother experience right upon receipt.
• Ebony Fingerboard : a dense and durable wood, pleasant under the fingers and designed to resist wear.

Basic Line Double Bass 1/2 - Laminated

1.176,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

The GEWA Basic Line Range: A Reliable and Accessible Approach

The Basic Line series from GEWA focuses on the essentials: offering a coherent, robust, and enjoyable acoustic double bass, with setup performed by the brand's workshop. Within this philosophy, laminated manufacturing prioritizes consistency and durability, making it a particularly relevant foundation for learning and group practice (music school, orchestra, rehearsals), while remaining an expressive double bass for working on musicality.

Who Is This 1/2 Double Bass For?

This GEWA Basic Line 1/2 is primarily aimed at beginners and intermediate players seeking a reliable acoustic instrument to develop the left hand, intonation, and bowing. It is well suited to classical repertoires (orchestra, chamber music, bowing practice) and can also be used in jazz or contemporary music for studying walking bass lines, depending on the equipment and setup chosen by your luthier or teacher.

Sound

Thanks to its laminated top, back, and ribs, this double bass offers a generally stable and predictable response, appreciated for learning. Laminated construction tends to favor clear projection and good structural integrity, with a more measured tonal evolution than an instrument with a solid top. The ebony fingerboard provides a precise feel under the fingers and contributes to a clean attack, useful for working on intonation and articulation.

Technical specifications

Format	1/2	Fingerboard	Ebony
Nbr of strings	4	Color	Brown
Top	Laminated Spruce

Size	1/2	Ribs	laminated
Shape	viola da gamba	Finish	golden brown
Back	laminated	Mechanics	Tyrolean

Questions frequently asked

Is the GEWA Basic Line 1/2 suitable for starting double bass playing?

This 1/2 size model is designed for beginners and intermediate players. Its laminated construction offers a stable response to work on intonation, the left hand, and bowing.

What woods are used on this double bass?

The top is made of laminated spruce, while the back and sides are also laminated. The ebony fingerboard provides a precise feel under the fingers and a clear attack.

What sound does a laminated double bass produce?

The laminated construction of the top, back, and sides promotes a clear projection and a predictable response. The sound development is more controlled than on an instrument with a solid top.

Can one play jazz with a GEWA Basic Line 1/2 double bass?

It can be used for studying walking bass lines in jazz or contemporary music. The setup and equipment chosen with a luthier or teacher affect this usage.