Double Bass Questions

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Gordon Gary

Not sure if the string spacing is wide or not, but they are even. Approximately 1& 1/4 inches across.Thanks

1 1/4" string to string, center to center?

That is WIDE. The widest I have played is 1 1/8" or about 28mm spacing. I used 27-28mm spacing depending on the bass. I used to use 23.5-24mm spacing (about 15/16") but that was over 20 years ago. For Jazz I like it tight and fast but for orchestra, I need more bowing room.

Did you choose that spacing or is that just how someone cut it for you? What kind of playing are you doing and what strings?

Height under the end of the fingerboard from the G to the E is also another factor to look at.