Bass – Orchestral (Baroque) Gear
This curated gear list supports the historically informed performance of Baroque orchestral works — including Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, and Corelli. Gear is chosen for its responsiveness to gut or synthetic strings, clarity of articulation, and suitability for lower tension and historically accurate setups.
Recommended Basses for Baroque Orchestral Performance
Baroque-Style Setup Double Bass (Custom Conversion)
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Thomann Baroque Double Bass
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Eastman VB200 with Baroque Conversion
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Recommended Accessories
Pirastro Eudoxa Bass Strings (Gut Core)
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Baroque Bass Bow (French or German grip)
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K&M Wooden Music Stand
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Pedals and Tone Shaping (for amplified rehearsal use only)
LR Baggs Para DI
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Recording and Practice Tools
DPA 4099B Clip-On Microphone
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Zoom Q8n-4K Video Recorder
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