Carlo Amati VB-3 Solid Top Upright Bass | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Carlo Amati VB-3 is a beautifully crafted upright bass featuring a hand-carved seasoned spruce top paired with laminate maple back and sides for the perfect balance of tone quality and durability. This solid top instrument delivers rich, open tones that rival fully carved basses while maintaining the reliability that advanced students and schools require for daily use. Music educators and advancing players appreciate its professional appointments, complete outfit setup, and exceptional value proposition for serious musical development.
Product Overview
Expertly crafted by Maple Leaf Strings, the VB-3 combines traditional hand-carving techniques with practical durability considerations. The hand-carved seasoned spruce top provides the superior resonance and tonal complexity of premium instruments, while the laminate maple back and sides offer excellent durability and resistance to climate changes.
The professionally hand-applied spirit varnish enhances the instrument's natural beauty while protecting the wood and contributing to the rich, open tone that defines this exceptional bass. The complete professional setup with D'Addario Kaplan strings ensures optimal playability and sound quality right from the case.
This thoughtful design philosophy creates an instrument that satisfies the tonal demands of serious musicians while providing the practical durability needed for educational environments and frequent use. The VB-3 represents the ideal stepping stone for advanced students ready for professional-quality sound.
Ideal For
- Advanced students requiring professional-quality tone with educational-environment durability
- School orchestra programs seeking quality instruments that withstand frequent use and climate variations
- Music educators teaching advanced technique with reliable, consistently performing instruments
- Private studio teachers requiring demonstration basses with excellent sound and dependable construction
- Serious amateur musicians seeking professional sound quality with practical maintenance considerations
Key Features
Hand-Carved Seasoned Spruce Top
The solid spruce top is meticulously hand-carved using traditional techniques to optimize resonance and tonal projection. This premium construction provides the superior sound quality and harmonic complexity that serious musicians demand.
Hybrid Construction Design
Combines the tonal benefits of a carved spruce top with the durability of laminate maple back and sides. This intelligent design provides excellent sound quality while offering superior resistance to climate changes and physical stress.
Rich, Open Tone Production
Delivers exceptional sound quality with rich, open tones that rival more expensive fully carved instruments. The combination of carved top and quality construction creates complex harmonic content and excellent projection.
Professional Appointments
Features ebony fingerboard and tailpiece with 4-piece French style brass machine heads for smooth, reliable tuning. These premium materials and hardware provide professional-level feel and response.
Complete Professional Setup
Includes professional setup with D'Addario Kaplan strings, carbon graphite bow (French or German style), and protective padded bag. This comprehensive outfit eliminates additional purchases and ensures optimal performance.
What's Included
- Carlo Amati VB-3 Solid Top Upright Bass
- Choice of carbon graphite French or German style bow
- Professional padded bag for protection and transport
- Professional setup with D'Addario Kaplan strings
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Construction | Hybrid: Hand-Carved Solid Top, Laminate Back/Sides |
| Top | Hand-Carved Seasoned Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Laminate Maple |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Tailpiece | Ebony |
| Tuning Pegs | 4-Piece French Style Brass Machine Heads |
| Strings | D'Addario Kaplan (professionally installed) |
| Finish | Hand-Applied Spirit Varnish |
| Size | 3/4 Size (standard size) |
| Manufacturer | Built by Maple Leaf Strings |
| Sound Character | Rich, Open Tone |
Experience This Solid Top Bass Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the Carlo Amati VB-3 solid top upright bass and discover how it combines professional-quality sound with practical durability. Our expert staff can help you evaluate this beautifully crafted instrument and ensure proper setup for optimal performance. Visit our showroom to experience exceptional tone quality with educational-environment reliability.
