Double bass questions, answered by our string team. Bass is the instrument families struggle most to source, and the practical questions come first: will it fit in the car, what does “full size” mean, and is my child big enough. Worth knowing at the outset that a 3/4 bass is the standard adult instrument — if a director says “full size,” that’s almost certainly what they mean.
Loosen the strings slightly, lay the instrument in its case, and bring it in. Don’t stand the bridge back up yourself, and don’t let anyone else improvise it: resetting is quick, routine work at our counter, and a fallen bridge…