The Core Academy A40 Double Bass Outfit, a full-size upright bass with a warm brown finish, black fingerboard, and curved body in professional setup, is shown standing upright against a plain white background.
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Howard Core

Core Academy A40 Double Bass Outfit

$2,779.90
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Core Academy A40 Double Bass Outfit

3/4

403 East Putnam Ave

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

403 East Putnam Ave
Cos Cob CT 06807
United States

2036619500

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