C is for C-Extension

Monday, August 6th, 2007

Good friend and luthier Gary Upton has finally begun offering a C extension over at Upton Bass. These extensions are different from ones I've seen in the past, and look like they might be a compelling option. Gary described to me that the piece is made out of english sycamore ...

New Endpin

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2003

I have a new end pin installed on my double bass. It's a nice brass and ebony one with a nice solid-looking post and an extremely pointy tip - nice for plugging the bass in to a nice hardwood floor. This little detail rounds out the recent set of repairs ...