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.