A Modern Masterpiece in Tone and Performance
Serious double bass players looking for an instrument with phenomenal tone, response, and projection don't need to look any further than the Wilhelm Klier VB702 by Eastman. This stunning bass produces a round, full-bodied sound that’s full of nuance and character, making it a favorite among some of the world’s most elite bassists. The Wilhelm Klier bass is beautifully crafted from aged European tonewoods that offer a deep and colorful tone with plenty of power. Each one is hand carved and plate tuned by skilled luthiers using 19th-century practices. Modern bassists also have to navigate every register of their instrument, so these master builders took special care to make the upper range easy to access while retaining a full-bodied tone. The Wilhelm Klier double bass from Sweetwater boasts a set of Pirastro Flexocor Deluxe strings, giving this instrument a wide array of tonal colors suitable for any solo or orchestral setting.
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Premium tonewoods create superior sound
The Wilhelm Klier double bass leverages solid European tonewoods in its construction. These tonewoods have long been favored by luthiers around the world for their superior acoustic properties. Employing 19th-century practices, skilled artisans in the Eastman workshop painstakingly carve out the spruce top and flamed maple back to perfection. Then the top and back are framed by the European maple ribs, creating a bass body with superior tone and projection. The clear, balanced sound from these tonewoods provides enough power suitable for any soloist or modern orchestral player.
Flawless craftsmanship
The VB702 plays with a bold sound thanks to its exceptional craftsmanship and immaculate details. Everything from the expertly carved scroll to the ebony tailpiece denotes this instrument's superb quality. Even small touches like the radiant brass tuning machines or the genuine hand-inlaid purfling add to this instrument’s beauty and durability. To top it all off, the Wilhelm Klier boasts a gorgeous Antiqued Spirit Varnish that brings out all the intricate details of the wood. Such details make for a long-lasting instrument that sounds as sublime as it looks.
Eastman: crafting fine instruments since 1992
Accomplished flutist Qian Ni founded Eastman in 1992 after graduating from the Boston University School of Music. Similar to Sweetwater, Eastman started as a one-man operation, with Ni selling instruments out of the back of his car. Today, Eastman is a global maker of musical instruments, but they've never lost sight of their humble beginnings. Players — both students and professionals alike — searching for an instrument with outstanding sound, comfortable playability, and traditional craftsmanship will find exactly what they're looking for from Eastman.
Eastman VB702 Wilhelm Klier Professional Double Bass Features:
- 3/4-size upright bass with Gamba corners
- Made from European tonewoods which have been aged for enhanced tonality and resonance
- Hand-carved spruce top with flamed maple back and ribs
- Ebony fingerboard and tailpiece
- Rubner brass tuning machines
- Antiqued Spirit Varnish for enhanced detail and beauty
- Set up with Pirastro Flexocor Deluxe strings
