Double Bass Contemporary Bass Makers list

[Ortsom]

Dunno where they make them. They are a UK registered company.

Raises the issue that there are quite a few Chinese shops & makers too, whatever the distinction is. And no, I do not know those Martin. Well, I know of Song, and recently learned of something called Jinqu, I believe.

 

[Ortsom]

btw, at €8888 for the Stentor SR1445C I would expect a fair instrument, regardless of its origin.

 

[Martin Beer]

Yes, even the 1950 Student model isn't bad for what it is - a friend of mine has one which I've played a few times. They're one of the more dependable options among affordably priced Chinese basses.
I just thought they should perhaps go under China in the Wiki since they have a known workshop there.

 

[tha believer]

There's also Luigi Ottavianni in Rome. Beautiful basses!! Link Removed

 

[LouisF]

Just a note:

Andrea Spada is Brazilian (of Italian origin)
Home - Andrea Spada :: Bassi e Contrabbassi d'Autore

My friend Roberto Giormenti passed away this year. I wish his work had been better known in this country. His shop is continuing under his sons and one of his lead assistants
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Louis

 

[ChiBassWorks]

Hi!
Looks like I'm a bit late to the party, but please add my name to the list! Independently owned and operated bass shop in Chicago, finished my first bass last year currently have numbers 2 and 3 in the works. Thanks! [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

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-Andrew Hassel, Chicago Bass Works

 

[Kristian]

But wich maker is the best?!

 

[LouisF]

The one that finally makes your bass!
Louis

 

[calypsocoral302]

Hannah Mayne: Welcome to Mayne Basses

And 'Italy'

I love that Gamba model-- a very "viol da gamba" inspired look if I ever saw one! Looks like it would make a great chamber ensemble bass (or solo bass, for that matter)!

 

[Eric Hochberg]

Hi!
Looks like I'm a bit late to the party, but please add my name to the list! Independently owned and operated bass shop in Chicago, finished my first bass last year currently have numbers 2 and 3 in the works. Thanks! [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

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-Andrew Hassel, Chicago Bass Works

I played Andrews bass a couple of days ago after hearing it played in the Bill Holman big band. It's a really nice sounding and easy, loose playing bass. Bravo!

 

[Will Mackay]

Hi there, can I introduce myself. Will Adam Mackay, bass luthier from Scotland.

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[mdcbass]

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Shop located near Boston, MA. U.S.A.