Luthiery shop for the
doublebass
contrabassetto and cello
Building of new instrument upon
original models
as well as old instruments copies
I use very first choice tonewood
imported from Italy
germany and east europe
Beside classical tonewood I get
nobles tropical woods
as bahia rosewood and purpleheart
Tweaks and maintenace services as
fine graduation
of fingerboard and bridge
Maintenace and repair of
french and germany bow
with high quality horse hair
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My Doublebasses

Thursday, 21 October 2010 21:07 Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 November 2011 17:48 Written by Administrator

My Models

I have designed many models, but the most sought-after are three, all strictly original:

Ravenna

for the soloist

 Sófia

for the orchestra

 Épheso

for the contemporary musician

Recently, I decided to reintroduce two special models, with unique and peculiar characteristics, that furthermore have as an official option a flat back. They are:

Garda, a model for the soloist and jazz musician looking for a genuinely Italian timbre. Largely inspired by the models of Gasparo da Salò and Maggini.
Safirah, a guitar-shaped body, inspired by the models of Storioni and Baldantoni. Ideal for the improvisor and the modern soloist.

All of my instruments are available with 4 or 5 strings, with or without extension. I regulate the gradation of the instrument based on its intended use and tuning: orchestra, solo or piccolo, and by request I apply a special graduation for who tune his bass in fifths, as myself.

I offer the option of a removable and adjustable neck, which can adjust its angle or its projection, and the option to only adjust one of these, or both.

The manufacturing process is completely artisanal: the bridge and tailpiece are sculpted entirely by hand, based on original models.

"Após 3 meses trabalhando com o Sófia e algumas cordas testadas, acredito que estejamos chegando no equilibrio necessário ao 5 cordas para solista de naipe. É interessante essa definição aplicada pelo Andrea à concepção do instrumento, porque notou-se, desde o princípio, uma clareza e facilidade de emissão muito grandes, articulação nítida, bem como um spectro tímbrico amplo e de fácil acesso, facilitando muito a expressão do instrumentista; benefícios esses muito bem vindos à posição de solista de naipe."

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