Intermediate Double Basses
Grow Your Skills with Intermediate Double Basses
Every musician remembers that moment when they outgrow their first instrument. Your technique is developing, your musical understanding is deepening, and you want more tonal depth and more control. So when you need a new instrument, you want one that can keep pace with your progress. At Simply for Strings, our intermediate double bass collection offers the quality and responsiveness that advancing students deserve. They are designed to help you grow and express your love for music with more detail and richness. And they will support every step of your evolving journey toward becoming a pro.
Choosing Your Intermediate Double Bass
At Simply for Strings, you'll find a beautiful range of intermediate double basses crafted from premium tonewoods and finished by skilled makers from around the world. Each one offers a rich, resonant tone and comfortable playability, and each has its own voice and personality.
Concerto Double Bass – Clear, Sonorous Excellence
The Concerto intermediate double bass offers a large, clear tone that projects beautifully in any setting. Its sonorous voice carries confidence and clarity, while the richly shaded varnish catches the eye with stunning beauty. This instrument makes an excellent companion for advancing students ready for a more challenging repertoire. Complete with a protective padded bag and quality Brazilwood French bow, the Concerto outfit at Simply for Strings gives you everything you need to continue your musical adventure with confidence.
Virtuoso Double Bass – Handcrafted Beauty and Tone
The Virtuoso intermediate double bass represents traditional craftsmanship. Beautifully made by hand using premium timbers, it delivers a stunning appearance and impressive tone. The traditional varnish finish also adds warmth and character. Specifically designed for intermediate students, the Virtuoso responds gracefully to your growing technique. We also provide all the essential bass accessories from our range, including a soft protective bag and a genuine horsehair bow, so you can start playing immediately.
Gliga Double Bass – European Craftsmanship
Gliga's respected Romanian workshop provided an exceptional intermediate double bass that delivers outstanding value. This instrument, the Gliga III, is handcrafted from traditional tonewoods, including sycamore maple for the back, neck, and sides, and resonance spruce for the top. The Gliga bass features an ebony fingerboard and carefully inlaid purfling. The specially imported German oil varnish provides a beautiful finish that protects and enhances the wood. Fitted with D’Addario Helicore bass strings and an ebony tailpiece, it brings Old World craftsmanship to life in your playing.
Why Shop from Simply for Strings
At Simply for Strings, every instrument receives a professional luthier setup designed to bring out its very best sound. Our luthiers carve and fit the bridge, shape the fingerboard, install and tune strings, adjust the sound post, and ensure every detail is perfect. We meticulously check each double bass to guarantee your instrument arrives ready to play with a beautiful tone and smooth playability.
We stock only premium instruments from trusted brands and back them with genuine after-sales care and support. Our team is available to guide you through your journey – as professional players and teachers, we know a lot about string music. You are always welcome to contact us for expert advice on choosing the right instrument, accessories, or repertoire, and we can help with maintenance, setup, and repairs.
A committed love for strings is at the heart of everything we do, and we're proud to support students, teachers, and professionals with high-quality instruments and ongoing service.
Discover the New Level of Playing with an Intermediate Double Bass
Your intermediate years are essential for development; having the right instrument makes all the difference. Explore the intermediate double bass collection at Simply for Strings and discover the instrument that will move with you through every performance, lesson, and moment of inspiration. All double basses in our range are chosen for their quality, stability, and playability, so we are sure there is one that suits you perfectly.
Take this next step on your musical journey with an intermediate double bass that's built to grow alongside your passion for playing.