Hello, my name is Vince Jesse. I'm the proprietor of the Double Bass Workshop, a business focused on serving the needs of bassists in Southern Wisconsin and beyond. We perform all manner of repairs, restoration work and adjustments. We also maintain an inventory of basses and bows for sale. From small jobs to large restoration projects, our shop stays busy performing repairs of all sorts.

The approach we use involves time honored techniques and traditional glue for best results. Established in Madison, WI in 1996, our shop specializes in the sales, repair and restoration of the upright bass.

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Restoration & Repair

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From small jobs to large restoration projects, our shop stays busy performing repairs of all sorts. The approach we use involves time honored techniques and traditional glue for best results. We also pride ourselves on our playing setup work. The form, fit and shape of the fingerboard, bridge, nut and soundpost need special attention for an instrument to play and sound it's best, according to the needs of the individual player. Have a lot of time on your hands? Of course not, and neither do we. But sometimes it's fun to go nuts.

Basses For Sale

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We have a early version of what became the Shen Mirecourt model bass. This instrument features some great looking flame in the maple, and uses Shen's discontinued deluxe tuners. From the Rubner workshop in Saxony we have another Michael Glass design. Finished with maroon brown spirit varnish. This bass from Eastman has an interesting design that has a carved top and back with laminated ribs.

For Rent

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For students we offer 3/4 size as well as smaller fractional size instruments for monthly rental, typically a Shen SB88 bass. We can also provide a carved bass for the professional traveling player. Please get in touch with us with your requirements.

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Glue First though, a few words about the sticky subject of glue. The traditional glue that is used to glue basses (and all other violin family instruments) together is called granular hide glue. It is derived from the hides, hoofs and sinews. Number one is your budget! But there are a lot of other considerations too.

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