The Thomann 22 1/10 European Double Bass is a perfect choice for bassists with a desire to explore the inner most depths of music. This double bass is made by Thomann's highly skilled luthiers to ensure an optimum playing feel for the bassists. Its solid spruce top strengthens the top notes and brings natural consistency and resonance to them. The arched maple back improves the articulation of the note. This double bass has an ebony fretboard that highlights the higher frequencies to give more vividity to the tone. The Tyrolean machine heads offer accuracy while setting desired tension for the strings. This double bass has an adjustable endpin that lets you balance the instrument at a convenient height.