The Thomann 11 1/4 Europe Double Bass serves as an ideal companion if you are part of an ensemble of jazz or country music. It features an ebony fretboard, which provides a crisp attack. This tonewood variety helps extend sustain. The arched laminated maple back produces bright tones with tight lows. The Tyrolean-style machine heads add a vintage vibe to this instrument. The laminated top imparts strength to the overall construction, ensuring clarity. This instrument is specially crafted by Thomann's experts in Germany.