Sizes of Double Bass

If you want to play the double bass the first factor you must consider is how tall you are. Yes, your height matters when it comes to the double bass. The taller you are or the bigger your frame, the more easily you can handle playing the double bass. Generally, the size of the double bass that is commonly used is 3/4. Here are the different sizes of the double bass based on its' body height (measurement from bottom to shoulder). Note that these are only approximate measurements.

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