Like the violin, the cello is also produced in various sizes to facilitate children's approach to learning, catering to those with smaller arms and hands. In our online store, there are sizes ranging from 1/8, 1/4, up to 4/4, which is the standard size. Compare the excellent beginner models from Soundsation or Stentor.
The double bass is an imposing instrument, but it is also produced with soundboxes that can be smaller than the largest standard size. Often sizes like 3/4 are preferred by some jazz musicians or those who need to frequently transport their instrument without having a really spacious car. Check out the double bass models in our online catalog.
Cellos and double basses are instruments of the string family and are characterized by a range that places their melodies in the mid-low registers.
The cello, in addition to being an essential instrument for the orchestra, is also frequently used for solo performances. In the field of classical music, there are many concerts where the cello is the protagonist.
The double bass is the string instrument characterized by the lowest frequencies; it is also the most imposing instrument, and its frequencies serve as a pillar for the entire harmony of the orchestra. Besides being essential for most orchestras, the double bass is also an iconic instrument for jazz music. Along with the drums, it forms a base, called the rhythm section, upon which any instrument can rely for its melodic improvisations.