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the double bass.
the double bass was made in the late 15th century, it was primarily a support instrument to an orchestra. -
Ludwig beethoven
Beethoven used the double bass as a last thump to get the full sound. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ludwig-van-Beethoven -
schools adding orchestras
schools added orchestras around the 1850s which made the double bass popular among the youth. http://www.balancepointfl.com/__static/ad49dbb842bd18da6453f41dc457c3b2/history-of-string-orchestra(2).pdf -
the electric bass
the electric bass was made in the 1930s by peter tutmarc.