Bass Violin Shop

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Your Trusted Source for Double Basses and Bows in Greensboro

At Bass Violin Shop, we specialize in providing comprehensive services for double bass enthusiasts and professionals. Our expertise spans appraisals, sales, rentals, and meticulous repairs of double basses and bows. With one of the largest collections on the East Coast, we cater to a global clientele seeking instruments ranging from entry-level to pedigree-grade. Our team of skilled luthiers delivers precise setups and restorations, ensuring each instrument meets the highest standards.

We prioritize guiding customers through the selection process, offering personalized solutions tailored to their needs. Whether you require a short-term rental, a long-term student instrument, or a detailed appraisal, our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction remains unwavering. Our facility in Greensboro, NC, serves as a hub for musicians worldwide, combining extensive inventory with technical proficiency to support every aspect of double bass ownership.

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Appraisals Rentals Repairs C-Extensions Setups Bow Sales Bass Sales

Highlights and features

We offer in-person appraisals with detailed documentation.
Our inventory includes instruments for students, professionals, and collectors.
We provide tailored rental options for short- and long-term needs.
Our luthiers specialize in precise double bass setups and restorations.
We guide customers through selecting the perfect instrument with expertise.

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Appraisals

We provide detailed double bass and bow appraisals for insurance purposes. Our process includes authenticity verification, item examination, and documentation. Two options are available: basic valuation with a written description or detailed valuation with photos and measurements.

Rentals

We offer short-term and long-term double bass rentals. Options include fully carved instruments for temporary use and laminate models in various sizes for student needs. Rentals accommodate touring musicians and educational programs with flexible terms.

Repairs

Our skilled luthiers perform precision repairs and restorations. Services include crack repairs, neck resets, fingerboard work, and soundpost adjustments. We specialize in maintaining structural and tonal integrity for professional-grade instruments.

C-Extensions

We install adjustable C-extensions for double basses. Options include brass capos and aluminum mounts with custom wooden latches. Our solutions enhance playability for extended-range performance requirements.

Setups

We provide comprehensive double bass setups to optimize playability. Services include bridge adjustments, string height calibration, and soundpost positioning. Our setups ensure instruments perform at their peak for professional and student musicians.

Questions

What appraisal options do you offer?

We offer basic valuations ($45) with written descriptions and detailed valuations ($80) including photos and measurements. Both include signed documentation for insurance purposes.

Do you provide rental instruments?

Yes, we offer short-term rentals for touring musicians and long-term laminate basses for students in various sizes. Rentals include flexible terms and professional-grade instruments.

What repair services are available?

Our luthiers perform fingerboard work, crack repairs, neck resets, soundpost adjustments, and full restorations. We specialize in maintaining professional-grade instrument integrity through precise techniques.

How do C-extensions work?

C-extensions allow extended range playing. We install adjustable brass capos or aluminum mounts with custom wooden latches to enhance your bass's lower register capabilities.

Can I sell my double bass through you?

Yes, we offer trade-in and consignment options for double basses. Contact us to discuss your instrument's details and potential listing through our global buyer network.

Reviews (7)

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Greg Ceo

Apr 28, 2022 Report

Amazing shop: clean showroom and repair area with a variety of Basses and everything you'd need for your bass. Honest and knowledgeable dealers that really love what they do! Highly recommended without reservation.

Michael DeVito

Apr 23, 2022 Report

Worth the drive, even if it's 2 hours! I had a bass that I had already taken to another luthier that I had all but given up on- tight action, dead sound, hard to play, no sustain. Brought it to these guys and one week later it's a new instrument. They did a fingerboard dressing and bridge rework, and the difference is astonishing. Really they are the best around, and you shouldn't compromise on who is working on your instruments. Can't recommend them enough.

Lyric Montgomery Kinard

Feb 06, 2022 Report

Worth a drive if you have an upcoming bass musician. They are delightful to work with, found the perfect instrument for us, and the stories of their showpiece instruments were phenomenal.

Garret Traylor

Jan 06, 2022 Report

Very nice to have such a professional resource for our community of aspiring and professional Bass players.

George Fulton

Aug 25, 2021 Report

Where is that 6th star option? I can't say enough about the professional level of service, the expertise, and inventory at the BVS. Driving 3 hours each way to see them paid off majorly for me. SO many great sounding basses, perfectly set-up. They never lost patience with me after trying out dozens of their double basses. I came for a different bass, but after much testing and guidance from Cody, as well as Bob, Sanders, Tony and Teresa, I found a completely different bass which just simply spoke to me.

I can not overstate how great a company this is. They are TOTALLY FIRST RATE luthiers, they all play bass, and they know their craft. This is not the last bass I will be buying from them. Visit them one time and you'll see exactly what I mean. 6 stars.

N. E. Adamson

May 26, 2021 Report

Recently sold my double bass on consignment through the "Bass Violin Shop" in Greensboro, NC. Bob and Cody were very knowledgeable and professional in assessing and pricing the bass. Marketing of the bass was beautifully done. Updates and communications about pricing adjustments and sale of the bass was prompt and utterly professional. The bass sold to, I trust, a happy owner and the whole experience was hopefully a win - win - win for all. Great people!

Johan Weststeijn

Mar 12, 2021 Report

They let us try out different sizes of double basses. He showed so many things about the bass. He was patient and let us explore on our own for a bit. They repair, sell, and rent bass violins. While there, we even got a mini concert of other more prolific players who were also trying out different basses.