Double Bass Workshop

Purveyors of Fine Bass Support

We usually have a bass to loan if you need one while your instrument is being repaired.  If you need a bass for a gig we can help there as well.
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life at the shop
Written by Vince Jesse   

Peaches the cat, rest in peace.

Erica and Carla
 
Kay neck reinforcement
Written by Vince Jesse   

Here's one way of stiffening the thin neck of a Kay bass - using a carbon graphite rod.  Shown is the routing setup post cut, the carbon rod and the maple filler strip that goes over the top.
 
Center seam insert
Written by Vince Jesse   

Flat back basses can shrink over the width of the back.  An insert restores the original width of the back.

 
 
Soundpost patch
Written by Vince Jesse   
 
extension
Written by Vince Jesse   

Here are some shots of a C extension installed by the Double Bass Workshop.
 
The DBW endpin
Written by Vince Jesse   

 

Our shop made endpin. 
 
shop pics
Written by Administrator   

Here are some pictures of the shop:

 Tools that make tools

 
 
French style scroll graft
Written by Administrator   

Here are some shots of a new neck we installed on a nice old Tyrolean bass.
 
Welcome to the Double Bass Workshop
Written by Vince Jesse   

Welcome to the website for the Double Bass Workshop.  We specialize in the sales, repair and restoration of the upright bass. Within the website you'll find a listing of the basses we have for sale as well as some articles you might find usefull.  Thanks for visiting and feel free to contact us for any reason.

 
 


Most Recent For Sale

new Shen Rogeri willow carved bass

article thumbnailCarved, roundback bass with back and sides made from willow.  Wide bouts and deep ribs with a 41.5" string length.  Golden brown oil varnish.  Set...
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New Shen Rogeri hybrid bass

article thumbnailThis is an interesting design:  Carved spruce top, solid willow ribs and a flat laminated back. This bass has broad upper bouts and deep ribs - 9...
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New Shen 3/4 willow flatback

article thumbnailHere's the first of several new Shen basses we got in recently.  Gamba corners, carved spruce top with back and sides made from willow.  41 1/4...
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