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Double Basses
made in Vienna, Austria
New construction, adjustments, improvements, or repairs for your Double Bass.
Dealer of fine Bows & Double Basses.
Kanzian & Traunsteiner
Precision. Passion. Partnership.
With over 15 years of collaboration, we bring expertise, trust, and double basses that deliver exceptional sound for today’s musical needs.
Alex Kanzian
Alex Kanzian recognised his love for the sound of the double bass early on. After the beginning of his training as a violin maker in Graz and the violin making school Mittenwald, he moved to the HTBLA Hallstatt.
Through his years in Italy, he got to know the most diverse bassists and violin makers who taught the different tonal requirements for the double bass as well as the secrets of Italian violin making and especially the high-quality varnishing with traditional oil varnishes.
Responsible for the setup and sound adjustment, many appreciate his good ears and feeling for sound.
Fabian Traunsteiner
Fabian Traunsteiner had been enthusiastic about working with wood in his father’s workshop since early childhood. As a talented guitarist, it was clear to him early on to become an instrument maker.
Due to his deep friendship with Alex Kanzian, he was more and more enthusiastic about double bass construction.
As a master violin maker, he is responsible for the highest processing quality of K&T double basses and repairs.
Kanzian & Traunsteiner
Double Basses 100% Made in Vienna.
All K&T double basses are completely hand-made in our workshop.
Repair & Sound Optimization
Optimal sound of the double bass is achieved through extensive experience and the precise fitting of the bridge and soundpost.
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Frequently asked questions
Double Bass Shipping
We keep our shipping straightforward so you know exactly what to expect:
Within Europe: from €800,00 - €1000,00 depending on the double bass value
Worldwide: from €1000,00 - €1200,00 depending on the double bass value
We ship 2 days upon receipt of payment with UPS Cargo Express airmail shipping
The estimated delivery time is 3 days within Europe and 7 days for International shipments.
(These are non-binding estimates — final costs depend on your location and carrier rates.)
Bow shipping
Europe: €29
Worldwide: €49
+ Insurance €10 x €1000 value of bow
We ships the next business day with UPS Cargo Worldwide (Delivery time: 3–7 business days)
(These are non-binding estimates — final costs depend on your location and carrier rates.)
Accessories Shipping
We ship Accessories FREE of charge
We ships the next business day with UPS Cargo Worldwide (Delivery time: 3–7 business days)
(These are non-binding estimates — final costs depend on your location and carrier rates.)
Can I pick up my order in store?
Yes! You can pick up your order in our workshop:
Monday to Thursday 10 – 13 and 14 – 17
Friday 10 – 13 o’clock
What is Differential Taxation?
Differential Taxation – What It Means for You
When you see a product marked as “differential taxation”, it simply means that no VAT is added on top of the price.
K&T News
The Viennese double bass: The long pattern
In the 18th and 19th centuries, double basses made in Vienna had distinctive shapes and characteristics that gave them tremendous sound quality. Bass maker and restorer Alex Kanzian examines the...
The Viennese double bass: The long pattern
The Viennese double bass: The long pattern
