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Busan & 5/8

Bass players come in all shapes and sizes.

Our new bass models will help you to sound your best no matter how you're built.

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OUR BASSES

Different patterns, sizes, and features.

We offer a variety of patterns, sizes, and features to work best in classical, jazz, and many other musical styles.

Our ⅞ size bass is patterned after the work of renowned 18th century bass maker Domenico Busan.  This bigger and deeper bass is designed for the orchestra, with a larger body to provide more air and resonance to support those lower notes and fundamentals. Adding an Eastman C Extension to the Busan gives access to the low notes used in professional orchestral settings and adds to the overall resonance of the instrument.

A truly classic shape.  Featuring great volume and easy playability.

A stylish violin corner design with full-bodied sound.  Featuring a full fundamental tone and a warm, centered sound.

A slender instrument with good midrange and easy playability in all registers.

A distinctive bass pattern from the 19th century workshops of Germany and Italy.  Balances chocolatey dark sound with midrange punch.

OUR SIZES

Find your perfect bass, no matter the size.

Our basses come in different sizes to accommodate players of all ages and statures.

We offer basses in ⅛, ¼, and ½ sizes for young students. These fractional size basses are great for young students, ensuring that they will be able to play their bass in comfort no matter their age or size.

We offer basses in ⅛, ¼, and ½ sizes for young students. These fractional size basses are great for young students, ensuring that they will be able to play their bass in comfort no matter their age or size.

We offer basses in ⅛, ¼, and ½ sizes for young students. These fractional size basses are great for young students, ensuring that they will be able to play their bass in comfort no matter their age or size.

Our ⅝ size bass is made for the smaller player that still wants a big, resonant sound.  This newly designed violin corner pattern is smaller but also deeper, with an ergonomic shape that doesn’t sacrifice low-end response.

The shorter string length is perfect for smaller hands while still providing projection and clarity for the orchestra and beyond.  This pattern opens the door for even more people to play in comfort and with a big sound, no matter their size.

Unlike violin, viola, and cello, the standard bass size for adults is ¾.  By the time a student reaches high school, they will usually be ready to play a ¾ size bass.

¾ size basses are not ideal for everyone, though, and Eastman offers two additional sizes for adult bassists—⅝ and ⅞.

Our ⅞ size bass is patterned after the work of renowned 18th century bass maker Domenico Busan.  This bigger and deeper bass is designed for the orchestra, with a larger body to provide more air and resonance to support those lower notes and fundamentals.

With an arched back with a bend drawn from centuries of bass-building tradition, this larger body balances ergonomic design with premium resonance.  The Busan pattern dates back centuries, and Eastman is proud to bring this classic look, feel, and sound to more bassists.

Complex, powerful, and well-balanced instruments.

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Traditional Hand Craftsmanship

Eastman basses are made using 19th century workshop practices that honor the value of traditional, hand craftsmanship. Since the beginning, Eastman master luthiers have built upon these tried and true techniques, making the best basses available for students and professionals alike.

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Meet the Artists

Our Bassists

 
Artist - Bob Simmons

Bob Simmons

Performer and Educator

Bob Simmons is a native Texas bassist who currently performs with groups across a range of genres in addition to teaching privately and in group settings.

Artist - Severiano Paoli

Severiano Paoli

Bassist

Severiano Paoli is a freelance double bassist and teacher who collaborates with several orchestras and recording artists.

Artist - Dante Fire

Dante Fire

Bassist

Dante Fire is a talented cross-genre bassist that has worked with musicians such as Ice-T, Al Jarreau, Take 6, and many others.

Artist - Alex Hernandez

Alex Hernandez

Bassist

Alex Hernandez is a first generation cuban-american born in Miami, Fl. He studied electric and upright bass in South Florida with Matt Bonelli, Dennis Marks, and others.

Artist - Grace Law

Grace Law

Orchestra Director, Pedagogue, Clinician

Grace teaches orchestra at a high school in Toronto, and has presented and exhibited throughout the United States and Canada.

Artist - Kya Karine

Kya Karine

Bassist

Kya is a freelance bassist playing both upright and electric bass in all genres- but she always comes home to a place somewhere between jazz and rock.

Artist - Jason Heath

Jason Heath

Bassist

Jason Heath is the host of Contrabass Conversations, a podcast devoted to exploring music and ideas associated with the double bass...

Artist - Cielito De Jesus

Cielito De Jesus

Bassist

Cielito de Jesus is an innovative music educator nurturing the talents of young bassists throughout Southern California. Her creative teaching methods are tailored to...

Artist - Andrés Martín

Andrés Martín

Bassist

Native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, bassist, arranger, and composer Andrés Martín has performed with orchestras, chamber ensembles and as a soloist in Argentina, Costa...

Artist - Edwin Livingston

Edwin Livingston

Jazz Bassist

Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Edwin was exposed to music early in his life. In addition to a full playing, touring and recording career, he is also on the faculty at USC...

Artist - Brandino

Brandino

Soloist

Kevin has found great success working with many of the world's top recording artists, entertainers, musicians, and is involved in a myriad of events...

Artist - Chuck Israels

Chuck Israels

Jazz Bassist

Chuck Israels is a composer/arranger/bassist who has worked with Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz, Herbie Hancock, and many others.

Artist - Simply Three

Simply Three

Trio

With old school training but a new school sound, Simply Three is re-shaping convention with its original works and innovative arrangements...

 

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