Violin vs Gamba vs Busetto

[Jeff Moote]

Originally Posted by Gareth Hughes

Hello all -

Maybe a redundant question to ask but....

Can anyone enlighten me to the difference in sound between Violin, Gamba and Busetto shaped basses?

Is it purely aesthetics or is there more to it?

Thanks, Gareth

I'm going to say that there is no "Gamba" bass sound or "violin corner" bass sound... all basses are going to sound different and this is one of the many construction factors that may or may not have an effect. It certainly doesn't define anything on its own though.