Carlo Amati VB-5 All Solid Upright Bass | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Carlo Amati VB-5 is a stunning hand-crafted upright bass featuring fully hand-carved construction from the finest tonewoods for exceptional sound quality and professional performance. This all solid wood instrument showcases a seasoned spruce top with beautiful curly maple back and sides that produces rich, warm tones with plenty of clarity and definition. Professional musicians and advanced students appreciate its superior craftsmanship, premium appointments, and the included complete outfit with padded bag and choice of French or German style bow.
Product Overview
Meticulously crafted by Maple Leaf Strings, the VB-5 represents the pinnacle of traditional bass-making artistry using time-honored techniques and premium materials. The fully hand-carved seasoned spruce top provides exceptional resonance and projection, while the well-figured curly maple back and sides contribute warmth and complex harmonic content.
The professionally hand-applied oil varnish is expertly applied and artfully antiqued, enhancing both the instrument's visual beauty and tonal characteristics. This premium finish allows the wood to breathe naturally while providing excellent protection and a sophisticated appearance that reflects the instrument's professional quality.
Complete professional setup with D'Addario Kaplan strings ensures optimal playability and sound quality right from the case. The ebony fingerboard and tailpiece provide the premium feel and response that serious musicians demand for advanced performance and technique development.
Ideal For
- Professional musicians requiring superior sound quality and craftsmanship for performance and recording
- Advanced students preparing for conservatory auditions and professional career development
- Orchestra and ensemble players demanding rich, warm tones with excellent projection and clarity
- Serious musicians seeking an investment-quality instrument with exceptional tonal characteristics
- Music educators and private instructors requiring demonstration instruments of the highest caliber
Key Features
Fully Hand-Carved Construction
Crafted entirely from solid, seasoned tonewoods using traditional hand-carving techniques. The spruce top and curly maple back and sides are meticulously shaped to optimize resonance, projection, and tonal complexity for professional-level performance.
Premium Tonewood Selection
Features the finest seasoned spruce top for exceptional resonance and well-figured curly maple back and sides for warmth and visual beauty. These premium materials are carefully selected and aged to provide optimal acoustic properties and stunning appearance.
Professional Oil Varnish Finish
The hand-applied oil varnish is expertly applied and artfully antiqued to enhance both sound quality and visual appeal. This premium finish allows the wood to resonate naturally while providing excellent protection and a sophisticated, aged appearance.
Rich, Warm Tone Production
Produces exceptional sound quality with rich, warm tones, plenty of clarity, and excellent definition. The superior construction and premium materials combine to create complex harmonic content and excellent projection for professional performance.
Premium Appointments
Features ebony fingerboard and tailpiece that provide professional-level feel and response. These premium materials ensure excellent playability and contribute to the instrument's overall tonal quality and aesthetic appeal.
What's Included
- Carlo Amati VB-5 All Solid Hand-Carved Upright Bass
- Choice of French or German style bow
- Professional padded bag for protection and transport
- Professional setup with D'Addario Kaplan strings
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Construction | Fully Hand-Carved All Solid Wood |
| Top | Seasoned Spruce, Hand-Carved |
| Back & Sides | Well-Figured Curly Maple, Hand-Carved |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Tailpiece | Ebony |
| Strings | D'Addario Kaplan (professionally installed) |
| Finish | Hand-Applied Oil Varnish, Artfully Antiqued |
| Size | 3/4 Size (standard professional size) |
| Manufacturer | Built by Maple Leaf Strings |
| Sound Character | Rich, Warm Tone with Clarity and Definition |
Experience This Professional Bass Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the Carlo Amati VB-5 all solid upright bass and discover the exceptional sound quality and craftsmanship that defines professional-level instruments. Our expert staff can help you evaluate this stunning hand-carved bass and ensure proper setup for optimal performance. Visit our showroom to experience superior tonewood construction and rich, warm sound quality.
