Welcome to upright double bass.  At the String Emporium, we 
              specialize in the upright bass. For whatever style of bass playing 
              you do, or whatever accessory you need, we have it here.  We 
              have a hard earned reputation for the highest quality basses and 
              the most affordable prices.  We promise that whatever level 
              upright bass you need, our String Emporium upright basses will be 
              of the highest quality bass found anywhere else.
            
               
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                Student, upright double basses (see the Thompson 
                  plywood upright) which are the lowest priced, most affordable 
                  basses.  While these level of basses compete favorably 
                  in the $1,700-2,500 price range, they are still only $1,250 
                  and include our famous String Emporium set up, fittings and 
                  warranty. | 
              
               
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                Intermediate, fully carved 
                  upright bass, by Emile Gillet.  These basses are fully 
                  hand carved and come with fine accessories.  German endpin, 
                  French imported bridges and the same, professional set up and 
                  warranty.  This is a great upright, double bass for anyone 
                  that wants a good, reliable carved bass of quality and still 
                  stay under $3,000.  | 
              
               
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                Our professional quality, Wan-Bernadel 
                  upright double basses which are still under $5,000 are now 
                  famous for for their incredible superiority over basses much 
                  higher in price!  They are fine copies of the French, Gand-Bernadels.  
                  French style, recessed brass tuners, all hand made in the old, 
                  European tradition of bass making.  A 19th century bass, 
                  now being made in the 21st century.  Unprecedented quality 
                  and value.  Read our  
                  Wan-Testimonials page. | 
              
               
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                Antique, old upright basses of all sorts.  All of the 
                  upright double basses that we offer at the String Emporium are 
                  of a very high caliber, fully restored, authentic basses.  
                  We call this section on our website the Bass 
                  Cafe, upright basses for sale. | 
              
            
            We pride ourselves on offering the very best quality with utmost 
              dedication and professionalism.