Double Bass Matthew's Double Bass Building Project

[1st Bass]

"The Green Bass"

Sounds like a good business name, whether for a nightclub or a luthiers shop, I couldn't say.

Intriguing title for a short story, at any rate. I hope it turns out well. There are some very nice alcohol-based stains available, which are quite transparent.

Chet

 

[1st Bass]

Matthew, my friend, that is one lovely bass! Good luck in your competition--is it a playing competition, or some other kind? Workmanship? tone? the whole range? I'm anxious to know how you do...make sure and report back.

I like your finish a good deal better than mine. I will have to try your method.

Chet

 

[Matthew Tucker]

Ladies and Gentlemen, the bass is finished!

Thanks everyone for your help and encouragement over the past year.

If you're ever in Sydney, come over for a play.

Please enjoy the other pictures on my website.

 

[JimGullen]

Congratulations, Matthew!

It's just beautiful....I'm sure it sounds great and will only develop it's tone more fully.

Thanks for your hard work not only in making a fine instrument, but in documenting the process so thouroughly for us on the sidelines. I'm sure you've inspired more than one of us!

Best regards!

Jim

 

[Jake deVilliers]

Congratulations Matthew, that's looks terrific!

I'd love to see/hear/play it in person.

 

[Gringus]

Hi Matthew,

Congratulations, the bass looks amazing. Thank you very much for allowing us to follow your work, its been really inspiring.

 

[Pete G]

Very pretty instrument.

What's the button on the neck for? Not the power switch, I'm sure.

 

[Matthew Tucker]

The brass button is the neatest way I could find to cover the hole for the hex-bolt that secures the removeable neck. The small hole allows the button to be pulled out with a bent paperclip.

 

[Don Harris]

Thanks so much Matthew for taking the time to document the process. I'd be embarrassed to admit how much time I've spent pouring over all of the steps you've posted. The bass looks great and I'd love to hear samples of it played arco someday. -don