I am constructing new basses and restoring older instruments. 


Five String Conversion and Restoration

Five String Conversion and Restoration

An 1830 German Orchestral Bass Reborn

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1880  Mittenwald Bass owned by Thomas Heritage

1880 Mittenwald Bass owned by Thomas Heritage

This was an interesting challenge. Mittenwald basses were mass-produced by hand in Germany for several decades. In order to make them more affordable...

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Late 19th Century German 3/4 Bass belonging to Steve Willis

Late 19th Century German 3/4 Bass belonging to Steve Willis

This bass was brought to me last year for complete restoration. While it was an extensive and expensive job, the owner had acquired the instrument...

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1953 Bass Viola de Gamba

1953 Bass Viola de Gamba

This was a modern reproduction of an instrument originally made in around 1600-1670. It came to the shop with a cracked and split back and ribs (sides)....

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