How Do You String A Double Bass?
The classic double bass, commonly known as the upright, is responsible for a multitude of jazz and Big Band standards. Its formidable playing technique is still being taught at prestigious music schools today. Uprights aren’t without their occasional need for some TLC, and when it comes to changing bass strings, the upright requires an inherently different approach than its electric cousin. You’ll have to set the bass up immediately after changing the strings as well. Prop your bass on its stand. If you don’t have a stand or endpin, prop the bass up in a corner of a room in your home, placing the towel behind the scroll, or “head” of the bass, to prevent accidental scraping in the wood or the wall. Place a non-slip rubber mat on the floor under the bass if you have hardwood floors to prevent slippage. Turn each peg head on the scroll slowly to loosen each string one at a time. Once loose enough, pull the strings firmly but slowly to dislodge them from the nut. Pull each string downward
