Samuel Wells - Double Bass Maker & Repairer

If anybody is free this Sunday, I'll be exhibiting in the makers day at

It's a great way to see hundreds of beautiful hand made instruments and meet the people who make them. Best part is it's free entry!

Two Northern power houses in the workshop this week. One is attributed to James Cole 1824-1891, the other attributed to James Briggs 1855-1935.
Not too bad really 👌

Another string to Burnley's bow! 🎸

Did you know that Curzon Street is home to Samuel Wells - Double Bass Maker & Repairer?

As well as making and repairing Double Basses, Samuel also sells factory-made affordable string instruments.

These are robust and reliable, and are ideal for the beginner, amateur enthusiasts or those looking to purchase an instrument on a budget.

Samuel's reviews speak for themselves too, with a five star rating on Facebook! ✅

For more information on this unique business, head over to their page. 👇

🔗 - https://www.facebook.com/doublebassrepair

Busy week last week despite being about a million degrees in the workshop.....

1&2.New fingerboard, top nut and bridge with a piece of wood prepared for the fitting a C extension

3. Front glued on a nice little Northern English bass after repairing some rib cracks.

4. Finishing up repairing cracks and fitting repair studs in a German bass. Almost ready to put back together.

5. Finally finished what feels like my life's work. A huge repair job on a French bass..... More on that later😉

New toy to play with from . Available to buy through me if anybody wants one. They also make some pretty good bass strings 😉
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This Sunday I'll be exhibiting in the Makers Day.

My latest 4 and 5 string basses will be on show.

Come down to anytime between 10:30-5:30, it's free and there's lots to see and hear.

We have a stock of quality plywood double basses, currently at £1300. These are ideally suited to beginners and students, suitable for classical and jazz playing. Every instrument is given a professional set up to make the instrument easy to play and sound great. Come and try one out, give us a call or message to arrange a time.

Cello on the bench today for a set up - how hard can it be?

ESO are looking for double bass players for their youth orchestra course starting next week. Get in touch with them if you are grade 7+ and aged 11-19.

Follow the link for more info.

https://www.eso.co.uk/summer21residential/

ESO Youth - 2021 Summer Residential Course | English Symphony Orchestra ESO Youth - 2021 Summer Residential Course 24th-27th August 2021 Bromsgrove School, Worcester Road, Bromsgrove B61 7DU Course starts in Day(s) : Hour(s) : Minute(s) : Second(s) Ages 11-19 Grade 7+ Places still available: viola, double bass, french horn, percussion Residential and non-residential opt...