Double Basses

For beginners, we highly recommend our Overture and Sonore ranges, both designed to meet the needs of novice string players. Each of these instruments is available as a complete outfit, which includes strings, bow, case, and rosin. What sets our instruments apart is our meticulous professional setup, ensuring that your instrument is ready to produce the best sound from the moment you receive it.

Selecting the right instrument size is contingent on your height and arm length. For personalized guidance, we recommend consulting with your instrumental strings teacher, as they can accurately assess your needs. Additionally, you can explore our comprehensive size guide for further assistance in making the perfect choice.

In most cases, yes — the right accessories will make practising much easier and more comfortable. For those just embarking on their musical journey, we recommend purchasing an endpin stop (rock stop or SlipStop) and a spare set of strings (always check with your teacher).

In addition, there are general accessories that can elevate your learning experience, including a music stand, chromatic tuner, practice mute, microfibre cleaning cloth, and method books. All of these can be found in our accessories collection.

Remember to always seek guidance from your teacher to ensure you're making the right choices for your musical path. If you ever have questions or need assistance, our dedicated team is here to help at orders@firststrings.com.au.

Yes, all instruments are professionally set up prior to shipping.

We have collaborated with luthier Shannon Luk (read more about him here) to ensure our setups are at a professional standard and are ready to be played straight out of the case.

Setups can also be subjective – if you or your teacher would like to let us know of your setup preferences, we can arrange a custom setup to suit!

We aren’t interested in being cheap. At First Strings, we care about value for money. Our aim is to provide high-quality stringed instruments and accessories that suit any budget. Even if you are willing to only spend the same amount as before, by purchasing through First Strings you will receive a significant upgrade in quality.

Did you know that there are very few string-specialist wholesalers in Australia? And none that cater for entry-level student instruments. First Strings not only offers the best value for money, but also has experienced music professionals tailoring each outfit to suit students at every stage of their musical journey.

Yes, absolutely! We offer a comprehensive 12-month warranty on instruments and cases alongside our 7-day change-of-mind returns policy.

Here’s a trade secret – all warranties in the music retail industry are backed by the wholesaler. As First Strings is the wholesaler, it is our responsibility to make sure the instruments are up to scratch!