Basses · Hand-carved · 5/8 & 3/4
CanzonaCaprice 300 Double Bass
5.0 · 2 reviewsA fully hand-carved bass in seasoned spruce and maple, hand-applied spirit varnish for tonal openness, and D’Addario Helicore strings, professionally set up by Atelier luthiers.
Who it’s forStudents moving up from a first instrument, typically after two or three years of lessons, who are ready for a fuller tone and quicker response.
- Set up by Atelier luthiers and play-tested before it ships
- $125 insured freight to the continental U.S., packed by our workshop
- 7-day returns on this high-value instrument · Return policyIf returned, the refund is less our actual outbound shipping cost and any return label we provide.
- Family-owned string specialists since 1979
Bass only. Case and bow are sold separately; add the ones you want to your order.
Complete your outfit Added to your cart with the bass
- Top
- Hand-carved seasoned spruce
- Back
- Hand-carved maple
- Fittings
- Ebony fingerboard & tailpiece
- Varnish
- Hand-applied spirit
- Strings
- D’Addario Helicore
- Condition
- New
In detail
Every surface, up close
Study the wood, the varnish and the carving the way you would across the bench. Tap any photo to see it full size.
About this instrument
Built, fitted and set up to play
Canzona Caprice Bass (5/8 – 3/4 Size)
The Canzona Caprice Bass is a finely crafted, hand-carved instrument designed to deliver depth, clarity, and reliability for advancing players. Built from carefully seasoned tonewoods and finished with a traditional hand-applied spirit varnish, the Caprice offers a warm, focused sound with excellent projection and responsiveness.
Thoughtfully appointed with professional-grade components, the Caprice provides a balanced feel under the hands and a tonal profile that supports developing technique while offering the richness expected from a serious double bass.
Features & Details
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Fully hand-carved construction with a seasoned spruce top and maple back
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Ebony fingerboard and tailpiece
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Four French-style brass machine heads for precise, stable tuning
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18.5" steel rod endpin with graphite composite plug for durability and resonance
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Professionally strung with D’Addario Helicore strings
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Hand-applied spirit varnish for enhanced tonal openness and a classic appearance
Professional Setup by Atelier Luthiers
Every instrument is professionally set up by our skilled Atelier luthiers prior to shipment. This meticulous process may add a day or two to delivery—but ensures optimal playability, proper feel, and balanced sound from the moment it arrives. This is not an outfit; the bag and bow are not included - Bass Only!
Available in 5/8 and 3/4 sizes, the Canzona Caprice Bass is an excellent choice for players seeking a well-balanced instrument that combines craftsmanship, tonal depth, and professional preparation—ready to play the moment it arrives.
Reviews
What owners of this bass are saying
Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews of this bass. Quotes appear exactly as customers wrote them.
“Super happy with this bass! Setup really well and sounds great! Thanks Larry....Awesome setup job!”
“AI’m a 3rd year college music major and bought this bass from Atelier. I’m super happy with it. They did a custom setup and a height adjustable bridge with Spirocore strings and I LOVE It!!”
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