The string bassists from different orchestras gathered to compare bowing techniques after the rehearsal.

At the club, the upright bassist laid down a steady groove that held the whole band together.

The double bassists tuned their instruments carefully before the rehearsal.

The washtub bassist held the single string taut with one hand while slapping it with the other, giving the blues trio a rough, earthy pulse.

The double-bassists tuned their instruments before the jazz set began.

The doghouse bassists tuned their instruments before stepping on stage.

The acoustic bassists gathered backstage to tune their instruments before the jazz festival.

The acoustic bassist walked onto the dimly lit stage and tuned their instrument before the first song.

At the summer fair, the tea chest bassist kept the rhythm while the rest of the band sang.

At the festival, two stand-up bassists traded solos that made the crowd cheer.