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Academy Gamba Double Basses

The Hora Academy double bass is a meticulously crafted instrument that epitomizes the rich heritage and exquisite craftsmanship of Romanian luthiery. It combines traditional craftsmanship with modern precision to deliver an instrument that is both timeless and contemporary. We make this model on Gamba shape (B300) or Italian shape with violin corners (B300C).

The images are for presentation purpose, being a natural wood product, small differences may appear compared to the displayed product.

The sizes marked with * are produced only at the customer's request.

Hora Academy Gamba Double Bass – Premium Handcrafted European Series

Elevate your musical depth with the Hora Academy Gamba Double Bass, a meticulously crafted instrument built at the historic Hora Instruments factory in Reghin, Romania. Epitomizing the rich heritage and exquisite craftsmanship of Romanian luthiery, the Academy series beautifully combines traditional hand-carving methods with modern structural precision. Whether performed in a symphonic orchestra, a jazz ensemble, or a chamber music setting, this upright bass stands out for its clarity, warmth, and immense expressive capabilities.

Technical details

Model Academy Gamba
Code B300
Size 4/4, 3/4
Top selected old spruce
Back / Sides / Neck flight flamed maple
Fingerboard / Pegs / Tailpiece / Endpin finest ebony

Specifications

  • The instruments are equipped with professional top strings.
  • The sizes marked with * are produced only at the customer’s request.
  • The wood carefully selected has more than ten years of natural ageing.
  • Very good German oil or spirit varnishes.
  • LH – the instruments can be equipped with a left hand option.
  • The instruments can be equipped with 5 strings option.
  • The instruments are equipped with very good tuning machine heads.
  • The images are for presentation purposes, small differences may appear compared to the final product.

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