Basses · Student · 1/2 & 3/4
Core AcademyA40 Double Bass Outfit
A quality student bass set up and play-tested by experienced bassists, with genuine ebony fingerboard and tailpiece, an adjustable bridge and D’Addario Helicore strings.
Who it’s forBeginners and young students in their first years of lessons. The setup is adjusted for easy, comfortable playing from day one.
- 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
Complete outfit. Includes a CC485 padded gig bag with backpack straps, French model bow and rosin.
- Fittings
- Ebony fingerboard, tailpiece, nut & saddle
- Bridge
- Adjustable maple, wheels
- 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
Howard Core Academy A40 Double Bass Outfit
Quality Student Bass with Professional Atelier Setup
The Howard Core Academy A40 delivers reliable performance for beginning and intermediate bass students. Fully laminated construction provides durability for school use while maintaining solid tone production. Every A40 receives complete professional setup by Atelier's luthiers before shipping - adding 1-2 days to delivery but ensuring your student receives an instrument that plays correctly from the first note.
Built for Students:
Laminated back and sides resist cracks and damage from humidity changes - essential for school instruments that travel between home, lessons, and rehearsals. Aged maple neck provides stability and comfortable playability as students develop proper left-hand technique.
Professional Features:
- Ebony fingerboard, tailpiece, nut, and saddle - genuine ebony, not plastic substitutes
- Tuning machines - easier tuning for beginners than traditional wooden pegs
- Adjustable maple bridge with wheels - fine-tune string height as student develops
- Helicore strings - professional-quality strings included (D'Addario Helicore)
- Brass-ringed endpin with large rubber tip for stable floor contact
The Atelier Difference:
Unlike retailers who ship instruments straight from the warehouse, every A40 that leaves Atelier receives complete setup and play-testing by our professional bassists. Bridge fitting, soundpost adjustment, string tension optimization, and thorough evaluation ensure proper response and playability. This adds 1-2 days to your order but delivers tremendous value - your student starts with an instrument that plays right, not one that needs immediate shop attention.
Complete Outfit Includes:
- Howard Core A40 Double Bass (Atelier professional setup)
- CC485 padded gig bag with backpack straps
- French model bow
- Rosin
- Polishing cloth
Available Sizes:
- 3/4 size - Standard for most middle/high school students and adults
- 1/2 size - Elementary students and smaller builds
Perfect For:
- Beginning orchestra students (grades 6-12)
- Adult beginners
- School music programs seeking durable, reliable instruments
- Students transitioning from electric bass to upright
Why Buy from Atelier:
Professional setup by experienced bassists. Play-tested before shipping. Arrives ready to perform, not ready for the repair bench
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Anywhere in the U.S.: ask a string specialist by phone, video or email, at no charge.Near Greenwich, CT: reserve a private in-store appointment to play instruments side by side.
