r/doublebass is a subreddit with 20k members. They frequently recommend/review bass strings, strings, and pickup recommendations, and the most common flair used is instruments, performance, strings/accessories, setup/equipment, and other.
For the players and aficionados of the double bass, a.k.a string bass, upright bass, acoustic bass, contrabass, bass violin, bass viol, bass fiddle, bull fiddle, doghouse bass, and standup bass.
Products Discussed in r/doublebass
Bass Strings
20 reviews
#1
Pirastro
3.3★ from 4 reviews
#2
Evah Pirazzi
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Spirocore
4.3★ from 3 reviews
Strings
10 reviews
#1
Evah Pirazzi
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#2
Spirocore
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Pirastro Perpetuals
5.0★ from 1 review
Pickup Recommendations
9 reviews
#1
Realist
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Fishman
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Realist Lifeline
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/doublebass
#1
Instruments
: "I finally have my very own contrabass!! 😻😭💖"
30 posts
#2
Performance
: "This was a wild wild gig. Haha"
13 posts
#3
Strings/Accessories
: "Looking for Feedback: Rosin Vault"
12 posts
#4
Setup/Equipment
: "I took out my bridge adjusters to make my action lower"
9 posts
#5
Other
: "Solo double bass jazz recordings"
8 posts
#6
Technique
: "Proper left hand technique"
7 posts
#7
Practice
: "Finally got an upright bass! What things should I start practicing?"
6 posts
#8
Fun
: "Best $7 sticker I’ve ever purchased"
3 posts
#9
Fingering/Music help
: "Honestly don’t know how I’ve gone 7 years playing and still don’t remember what this means"
3 posts
#10
Repertoire questions
: "What is the closest Cello Suite No. 1 equivalent for double bass?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/doublebass
Yearly
+3k members(16.9%)
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Last updated: July 3, 2026