When one thinks of the instrumentation of the average rock band, the usual suspects come to mind: guitar, bass ... type of ...

echoing sound resounding in breakout hits such as “Love Me Do,” “She Loves You” and “Twist and Shout.” McCartney purchased the instrument—a violin-shaped Höfner 500/1 bass guitar ...

The double bass's proportions are dissimilar to those of the violin and cello; for example ... The double-bass is a much larger version of than a cello, and sounds vastly different as a result. - The ...