Tonal Enhancement
Patented Bass Bar for Bowed Stringed Instruments
Every stringed instrument has a bass bar, the wood piece inside that enhances the quality of sound and impacts the volume. Dr. Zaret has developed a new design for the bass bar which allows precise and effective adjustment to achieve the most desirable qualities of sound in all bowed stringed instruments.
- Violins – big, brilliant, deep, rich tone
- Violas – deep warm tone, excellent power, easy response
- Cellos – deeper sound on lower strings, more sizzle and power
- Basses – deep, booming sound with great power and response
Bass Bar Installation Prices:
- Violins: $750*
- Violas: $1,000*
- Cellos: $1,500*
- Basses: $2,000*
*Or 10% of the value of the instrument, whichever is greater
Customer Review of Bass Bar
“I tried your violin with your Bass Bar invention and it has an extraordinarily vibrant sound.” ~ Isaac Stern, internationally renowned violin soloist and recording artist
Hear the Difference
Below are mp3 files of recordings we made of cellos, both with and without the patented bass bar:
Nicolae Bistrita, no bass bar:
Nicolae Bistrita, with Bass Bar:
Simi Coni, no Bass Bar:
Simi Coni, with Bass Bar:
Sino Coetaneo, no Bass Bar:
Sino Coetaneo, with Bass Bar:
Gheorge Tirvana, no Bass Bar:
Gheorge Tirvana, with Bass Bar:
