Double Bass Accessories

Bass Buggie

The Bass Buggie is the fastest and easiest way to transport your bass. It is mounted to the bass in seconds. It adjusts to any size; two ball bearing wheels let you move your bass easily and straight. The flexible body (molded plastic) allows shock absorption. Unlike an endpin wheel, the Bass Buggie offers many advantages.

Price: 130,– Euro*

NEW: The Buggie Cushion provides for extra cushioning in very rough terrains (or if your bass soft case doesn't have a thick padding). It attaches to the Bass Buggie body with industrial strength velcro, included with the cushion.

Price: 8,– Euro*

H-Clamp microphone mount

With H-clamps, practically any microphone can be mounted on your double bass (or cello/guitar/...). Inspired by the design of the clamps used at the luthier's workshop, they H-clamp is mounted to the ribs. The choice of the edge of the body as the fixing point for the H-clamp is important for several reasons. It is convenient from the perspective of positioning microphones unobtrusively, but more important, the edge is the strongest part of the structure and the point at which clamping has least effect on the resonances of the sound box's panels. The H-clamp can therefore be tightened very securely and yet have no discernable impact on the sound of the instrument. The H-Clamp's components are machined from aerospace grade materials by an experienced manufacturer of high performance components for aircraft and aeroengines.

Price: 97,– Euro*

Price: 110,– Euro*

Also available: H-Clamp for cello and guitar

Christopher carbon composite bows

High tech meets handicrafts. The Christopher double bass bow has a stick of black Carbon composite fibres, and is very good balanced.
Ebony frog with eye, nickel mounted. Available as German and French model.

Price: 320,– €*

Our Concord BC501P bow case weights less than 600 g and fits most bass gigbag's bow pockets. You can use it for both French or German double bass bows.

Price: 59,50 €*

Rosin

Even the best playing bow is useless without rosin …
Pops’ bass rosin gives a nice grip without being too sticky.

Price: 10,– €*

New: Petz Premium is a new, very smooth double bass rosin made from pine and larch tree’s resin and bees wax. Comes in a rigid plastic case.

Price: 16,50 €*

Bow Quiver

Bow quiver, made of black or brown leather. Mounts to the tailpiece by means of leather straps.

Price: 36,90 €*

now back in stock!

 

 

Concord Deluxe double bass case (gig bag)

The Concord double bass softcase is made of 1100 Dernier water-restistant Cordura fabric and well padded with 20 mm foam. It has many handles and pockets and offers flexible back-pack or shoulder strap carrying style.
Available in black, blue, red, olive, brown and in 7/8, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 sizes.

Price: 239,– Euro*

Humidifier for Double Bass

The Concord humidifier helps to protect the instrument from damage due to excessive dryness. Superior soft rubber sleeve encloses an open cell sponge. Simply soak in water, wipe off excess water, and insert in ƒ-hole.

Price: 12,– Euro*

String winder

Changing a set of strings may be a very demanding task. But things can be so easy. This string winder helps you to wind the strings more effortless and much quicker.

(It's also great to have handy when traveling with our Eminence RN Bass. With the string winder, it only takes some seconds to loosen the strings for detaching, and to tune up after assembling the removable neck.)

New reduced price!

Price: 4,20 Euro*

K+M double bass stool

This stool, made by reknown German manufacturer K+M, lends the right support for your back every time you play. The ergonomically shaped seat will perceptibly relieve pressure on your back and prevent premature tiredness. The seat, which is covered with black fabric or imitation leather, can be freely adjusted to any angle. The height can be adjusted from 600 to 900 mm to suit every individual. The practical and beneficial foot rest can also be height adjusted. The robust construction of the legs and the integrated foot end caps ensure the stool is sturdy and safe. The stool can be folded flat for transport.

Price: 138 Euro*

Mute

Rubber mute, mounts to the double bass bridge.

Price: 7,90 Euro* (currently out of stock)

Wolf tone eliminator

A possible reason for wolf tones are the string afterlengths (between bridge and tailpiece). This wolf tone eliminator gets attached to the strings to dampen the unwanted resonances from the afterlengths.

Price: 7,40 Euro*

 

Concord double bass stand

The double bass stand that we use in our showroom is now available as a DIY-set. The two CNC-machined MDF plates (medium density fiberboard) and two soft pine bars come unvarnished. For assembly, you just plug the bars into the plates. If needed, you can glue them in and paint the stand, or just keep it unvarnished.

Price: 32 Euro*

double bass stand „bass-stand II“

This stand consists of seven wooden parts, made of birch plywood. They get stuck in a very smart way: with the bass on the stand, they can't get loose. A support at the back prevents the bass from falling over, and serves as a bow holder. The endpin can stay in playing position (up to aprox. 25 cm).
The stand is sized for large basses with deep ribs. It's easily mounted an detached; a carrying bag is included (size with stand: 37 x 55 x 7 cm).

Available unvarnished and stained black.

Price: 199,– Euro*

 

Needle file

These round needle files are called “rat tails” in German, and that's what they really look like.
They are conical and suited for string notches of double bass bridges or saddles, from 1 to 4 mm ø. Length 20 cm.

Price: 9,90 Euro*

Wristies

Wristies are made oft soft fleece fabric, and keep your hands and wrists war without covering the fingers. They are great for open air gigs or rehearsals in badly heated rooms.
Available in Large, Medium und Small sizes.

Price: 19,– Euro*

Cables

For a good sound amplification, a really good quality cable is very important. We stock cables made by German manufacturer Sommer, known for good material and production quality.

Cable lengths for passive pickups shouldn't be longer than necessary. We recommend maximum cable lengths of about 3 m. Longer cable lengths are available upon request.

	Tricone (length: 3 m) The TRICONE MKII jack plug was developed in cooperation with NEUTRIK – it's nearly indestructible and comes with a lifetime warranty by the manufacturer. Colour: black.	Price: 11,50 Euro*
	The Spirit XXL (length: 3 m) Due to the special stranding technique, the large wire diameter of 1 x 0.75mm and the double shielding (semiconductive lead + copper shielding) it hardly has any competition on the market. A high end cable for a reasonable price!	Price: 17,50 Euro*
	The Spirit XXL Silent (length: 3 m) With wire diameter 1 x 0.75mm and double shielding (semiconductive lead + copper shielding). Plugs: Neutrik NP2C-BAG and NP2C-AU SILENT (gold plated) plug – to prevent the "cracking" when the cable is plugged in.	Price: 31,50 Euro*
	Bullet Cable (length: 3,66 m) professional grade cable with "gambling" printing on cable + "dice" plugs; gold plated tips, tinned copper braided shield – prevents corrosion and extends wire life; dual shielded construction with sigle end termination –eliminates noise; seperate signal and return conductors reduce noise and improve tonality.	Price: 23,90 Euro*

 

Setup and Repair of the Double Bass for Optimum Sound

by Chuck Traeger, David Brownell und William Merchant, ISBN 1-892210-06-1. (English)

This is probably the most comprehensive and complete book on double bass setup, repair and sound optimization. Written by Chuck Traeger, who was proprietor of "the" professional bass shop in New York City for many years. Much informations on fitting bridges, setting soundposts, neck grafts, making purfling, fitting patches etc.

"Chuck Traeger, who became a bass repairer in New York after a successful career as a jazz bass player, appears to have covered in this book nearly every possible type of double bass repair. . . Each type of repair is described thoroughly and in great detail. The manual includes information on bass-specific techniques such as fitting a low C-extension on the scroll and sound adjustments for jazz players; and general string-instrument techniques such as fitting adjusters to a bridge, high saddle, making purfling and fitting patches. There is also a section on bows which takes into account the budget and quality of the instrument, and many other low-budget techniques (including ironwork, rethickness-ing, and plywood bass repairs) are also discussed. Traeger understands the acoustic properties of the bass and considers these in his approach to all aspects of bass maintenance and repair. I found especially interesting his opinion on the differences in sound between the Italian, French and German schools of bass making, and his approach on how to optimise the instrument's sound. . . I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to learn more about the double bass' construction and sounds. . . "
Stefan Krattenmacher, luthier (“Double Bassist" magazine)

"A better title for the book might have been the "Encyclopedia of Bass Repair" ... This has to be the greatest bargain I've ever seen in luthier books... . Anyone who repairs or wants to repair basses can not afford to be without this book... ."
Bob Brandstetter, Kansas City bassist + luthier

Price: 88,– Euro*

Coda to “Setup and Repair of the Double bass”

New Sound Setup Discoveries & Repair Tips, by Chuck Traeger; ISBN 1-892210-02-9

Chuck Traeger has continued his research into what makes a double bass sound and play at its maximum potential with this CODA to his magnum opus, "The Setup and Repair of the Double Bass for Optimum Sound." Contained herein are new sound setup discoveries and repair tips. The book also features pictures of ten signed instruments by name makers, photographed by Bill Merchant.

From the Prologue by Chuck Traeger:
"About the title, the dictionary definition of the word "coda" is:
music; A: a concluding passage, the function of which is to bring a composition to a cogent and well-proportioned close. My wife, June, suggested this title because that is exactly what I am doing here. This booklet is the conclusion of my research and my writing. It is not that there is no more to be done. It is that at eighty three I am running out of the time to do it."

Price: 27,– Euro*

Double Bass fingerboard chart (poster)

This poster is a great resource for every bassist: is shows the notes on the fingerboard, the notation and positions – in original 1:1 scale. It also features an illustrated timeline of the double bass’ history, important bassists and makers from the 16th to 20th century.
(click on poster for larger image)

Price: 9,50 Euro*

* All prices incl. VAT (7%/19%), excl. shipping.