 | 1/2 double bass |
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- 1/2 double bass
Technical data
| Clef / transposition | f8 / fn |
| Range | Midi notes nos. 28 - 57 The range is for standard tuning and varies for alternative tunings. The upper range limit varies depending on the player's skill level. |
| No. of strings | 4 |
| Frets | None |
| Body shape | Violin |
| Top profile | Arched |
| Back profile | Arched or flat |
| Bridge | Floating |
Tunings
| Name | Pitches | Comments | String gauges | Links |
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| Standard | ||||
Common | ||||
| Solo | When used as a solo instrument the dobule bass is often tuned a semitone higher than normal. | |||
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