| In Prague, Czech Republic is Atelier Paganini, good selection of vintage and new instruments and also the Strunal factory in Luby. In Bratislava, Slovakia, is the SVS Tonewoods shop with more than 30 double basses in stock. In Germany there are many choices in Markneukirchen, in Munchen, in Frankfurt with many distinguished luthiers operating there. In Italy there is Cremona and Milano with dozens of double bass makers. In Romania there is Reghin, a whole town devoted to the violin family instruments, where there are the Vasile Gliga and the Hora factories. In Bulgaria there is Kazanlak, another town devoted to the violin family instruments where the Kremona double basses are constructed. In UK there are many specialized shops, ie the Contrabass Shop and many wellknown luthiers. You can find many addresses in Bob Gollihur's links, so it depends on your time and on your destination.
If you can focus on a specific country please PM me and i can give you all information available. Good luck!
Mike |