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Revelle REV98 Hybrid Double Bass - 3/4 Size

3/4-size Double Bass with Laminated Spruce Top, Maple Back and Sides, Ebony Fittings, Adjustable Bridge, and Ebony Tailpiece
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An Excellent Pre-professional Double Bass

Advanced students with discerning tastes will find much to appreciate in the Revelle REV98. This outstanding hybrid double bass features a solid Euro-style laminated spruce top and solid back and sides made from carved Euro-style maple. This instrument's ebony fingerboard is eminently playable, enabling you to execute advanced techniques with unprecedented ease. What's more, the REV98's carved construction offers a rich sound that, with proper care, will get even better as the instrument ages. Ebony fittings, an adjustable maple bridge, and an exquisite reddish-brown nitro lacquer finish put the last touches on this exceptional double bass. The Revelle REV98 is tailor-made for high-level students, session players, and gigging bassists — it's the perfect instrument for student-level musicians.

Top-quality European tonewoods

The Revelle REV98 is expertly crafted by world-class luthiers from Euro-style spruce and maple. Spruce is used for the top, along with maple for the back, sides, and neck. These tonewoods offer a lush, full-bodied sound befitting of more advanced students showing promise and dedication to their art. The REV98 also flaunts a reddish-brown nitro lacquer finish, giving it a head-turning look that brings out all the gorgeous details in the wood grain. The double bass is topped with ebony fittings that bring a whole new level of comfort and playability. Of course, all these select woods immediately make the REV98 a pleasing instrument to listen to.

Revelle: a revolution in string instruments

The Revelle name stands for joy, discovery, awakening, and taking action. Endorsed by discriminating music teachers, and enjoyed by students nationwide, Revelle instruments meet the high standards of performance that every musician requires. From their unbreakable carbon fiber bows to supreme-sounding instruments hand carved from solid tonewoods, every product embodies the commitment to providing players of all skill levels the tools they need to put on a stunning musical performance. Revelle opens the doors for so many musicians, and Sweetwater invites you to play along with them!

Revelle REV98 Double Bass Features:

  • Solid Euro-style spruce top with solid maple back and sides produce a rich, full-bodied sound
  • Ebony fingerboard is eminently playable
  • Hybrid construction offers greater resonance
  • Ebony fittings and an adjustable maple bridge
  • Exquisite reddish-brown nitro lacquer finish

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Acoustic Double Bass
  • Size: 3/4
  • Number of Strings: 4
  • Level: Student
  • Color: Reddish brown
  • Finish: Nitro lacquer
  • Top Material: Laminated Spruce
  • Back & Sides Material: Solid maple
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Nut Material: Ebony
  • Bridge Material: Maple
  • Tailpiece: Ebony
  • Endpin: Ebony
  • Manufacturer Part Number: REV98 3/4

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Rated 4/5

Very Good sounding bass but...

I purchased the Revelle REV98 Hybrid Double Bass sight unseen and unheard. I was a little nervous but decided to go for it. I was pleasantly surprised at the big clear tone with the bow and played pizzicato. There was one problem but fortunately it is a reasonably easy fix. The bridge feet were very thick and the nut was way high. As a result the strings were very high above the neck making the instrument very difficult to play. In the case of the bridge, this is the case even with the bridge adjusters as low as possible. This was probably deliberate so that the buyer can have an expert luthier cut it to his or her preference. Both the nut and the bridge work was done by a professional for approximately $100. With the work done I am very happy and can recommend the bass without any hesitation. Not a ten thousand dollar sounding bass but definitely worth the money, it sounds and plays good. The tone is big, thick and clear and I would not hesitate taking it on the road.
Music background: Juilliard trained bassist (Jazz, Classical)
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