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Thomas & George Martin Violin Makers
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Hello and welcome to Thomas & George Martin Violin Makers!
Thomas & George Martin Violin Makers is a small, family-run business based in Oxfordshire, and one of the leading double bass specialists in the world. We make new instruments, repair and restore old ones, and advise on all aspects on double bass maintenance.
Check out our channel for frequent updates on what's going on in our workshop, sneak peeks at new instruments, and videos about double bass making and playing.
✦ New double basses: thomasmartin.co.uk/instruments-for-sale/new-double-basses
✦ Old double basses: thomasmartin.co.uk/instruments-for-sale/old-double-basses
✦ Double bass bows: thomasmartin.co.uk/instruments-for-sale/double-bass-bows
Thomas & George Martin Violin Makers is a small, family-run business based in Oxfordshire, and one of the leading double bass specialists in the world. We make new instruments, repair and restore old ones, and advise on all aspects on double bass maintenance.
Check out our channel for frequent updates on what's going on in our workshop, sneak peeks at new instruments, and videos about double bass making and playing.
✦ New double basses: thomasmartin.co.uk/instruments-for-sale/new-double-basses
✦ Old double basses: thomasmartin.co.uk/instruments-for-sale/old-double-basses
✦ Double bass bows: thomasmartin.co.uk/instruments-for-sale/double-bass-bows
*SOLD* Leopold Noiriel, Turin, c.1835 Double Bass: discussion with George Martin *SOLD*
Leopold Noiriel is one of the most important and prolific Italian double bass makers. His output was large, and his making style progressed significantly throughout his career, which spanned from around 1820 to 1845. This example is in his most interesting period of making, with the model and head being extremely characterful. This double bass has been restored in our workshop and is offered in excellent condition. The varnish is to die for. The sound is truly outstanding, and the comfortable playability makes it a dream solo double bass, although it would be just as well suited to the orchestra. This is the instrument of a lifetime.
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*SOLD* Hawkes & Son Panormo, London, 1923 Double Bass: played by Thomas Martin *SOLD*
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*SOLD* Hawkes & Son Panormo, London, 1923 Double Bass: played by Thomas Martin *SOLD*
*SOLD* Leopold Noiriel, Turin, c.1835 Double Bass: played by Thomas Martin *SOLD*
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.4 месяца назад
Leopold Noiriel is one of the most important and prolific Italian double bass makers. His output was large, and his making style progressed significantly throughout his career, which spanned from around 1820 to 1845. This example is in his most interesting period of making, with the model and head being extremely characterful. This double bass has been restored in our workshop and is offered in...
*SOLD* E. M. Pöllmann, Mittenwald, 1974 Double Bass: played by Thomas Martin *SOLD*
Просмотров 2 тыс.7 месяцев назад
The front is constructed from two pieces of medium-grained spruce. The back is round without a break and is constructed from two pieces of South American hardwood. Both the front and back have a single line of purfling. The sides are constructed from matching wood to the back. The head is carved from flamed maple and is fitted with five German machine heads. The instrument is covered in an oran...
*SOLD* George Craske, Manchester, c.1860 Double Bass: played by Hugh Kluger *SOLD*
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.10 месяцев назад
We are pleased to offer this excellent double bass by George Craske, made in Manchester around 1860. Craske made many violin family instruments during his long career, including 20 double basses. This later round-backed instrument is exceptionally well crafted and the most original and well-preserved example we have seen. It is offered in excellent condition and features a beautiful head made o...
*SOLD* George Craske, Manchester, c.1860 Double Bass: discussion with George Martin *SOLD*
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We are pleased to offer this excellent double bass by George Craske, made in Manchester around 1860. Craske made many violin family instruments during his long career, including 20 double basses. This later round-backed instrument is exceptionally well crafted and the most original and well-preserved example we have seen. It is offered in excellent condition and features a beautiful head made o...
*SOLD* George Craske, Manchester, c.1860 Double Bass: played by Hugh Kluger *SOLD*
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.10 месяцев назад
We are pleased to offer this excellent double bass by George Craske, made in Manchester around 1860. Craske made many violin family instruments during his long career, including 20 double basses. This later round-backed instrument is exceptionally well crafted and the most original and well-preserved example we have seen. It is offered in excellent condition and features a beautiful head made o...
*SOLD* Giovanni Dollenz, Trieste, c.1850 Double Bass: played by Hugh Kluger *SOLD*
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.11 месяцев назад
We are proud to offer this very fine double bass by Giovanni Dollenz of Trieste, Italy. It is offered in excellent condition and has a sound to match its handsome looks. Although it is a tall instrument, it offers a very playable shoulder and is beautifully set up. Fine Italian double basses of this quality are becoming increasingly rare, and this represents an excellent investment opportunity ...
*SOLD* Giovanni Dollenz, Trieste, c.1850 Double Bass: played by Thomas Martin *SOLD*
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.11 месяцев назад
We are proud to offer this very fine double bass by Giovanni Dollenz of Trieste, Italy. It is offered in excellent condition and has a sound to match its handsome looks. Although it is a tall instrument, it offers a very playable shoulder and is beautifully set up. Fine Italian double basses of this quality are becoming increasingly rare, and this represents an excellent investment opportunity ...
*SOLD* Giovanni Dollenz, Trieste, c.1850 Double Bass: discussion with George Martin *SOLD*
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.11 месяцев назад
We are proud to offer this very fine double bass by Giovanni Dollenz of Trieste, Italy. It is offered in excellent condition and has a sound to match its handsome looks. Although it is a tall instrument, it offers a very playable shoulder and is beautifully set up. Fine Italian double basses of this quality are becoming increasingly rare, and this represents an excellent investment opportunity ...
*SOLD* Richard Duke Workshop, London, c.1770 Double Bass: played by Phoebe Cheng *SOLD*
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.Год назад
RICHARD DUKE WORKSHOP c.1770 We are pleased to present this old London double bass made in the workshop of Richard Duke. Richard Duke was one of the most prolific English makers of the Eighteenth Century and had several workshop locations. This instrument is a great example of double basses produced in London in time, being of cello outline, with English-Stainer style soundholes and head. This ...
*SOLD* Circle of Paulo Antonio Testore, Milan, c.1755 Double Bass: Played by Thomas Martin *SOLD*
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
We are pleased to offer this beautiful Milanese gem. It was made in the Circle of Paulo Antonio Testore in Milan, Italy c.1755 and it sounds even better than it looks. - #kontrabas #contrabas #kontrabasso #contrebasse #contrabbasso #contrabajo #cello #violin #viola #luthier #orchestra #contrabass #woodworking #bassporn #instrumental
*SOLD* Northern Italian c.1850 Double Bass: Played by Hugh Kluger *SOLD*
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.Год назад
This very fine Northern Italian double bass was probably made in Turin or Genoa. It has been fully restored and set up to the highest standards. This is a dream players instrument with the most incredible power and quality of sound. #kontrabas #contrabas #kontrabasso #contrebasse #contrabbasso #contrabajo #cello #violin #viola #luthier #orchestra #contrabass #woodworking #bassporn #instrument
*SOLD* Hawkes & Son Concert Double Bass: Played by Thomas Martin *SOLD*
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.Год назад
The double basses made for and sold by Hawkes & Son of London, UK, are becoming increasingly sort after. They are respected as real players' instruments and are accepted in any orchestra. This example has had a new neck and fingerboard in our workshop, as well as a full set-up. This double bass sounds as well as any top English double bass and has the playability to match. #kontrabas #contrabas...
Thomas Martin: How Thomas & George Martin Violin Makers Started
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.Год назад
Hello and welcome to Thomas & George Martin Violin Makers! Thomas & George Martin Violin Makers is a small, family-run business based in Oxfordshire and one of the leading double bass specialists in the world. We make new instruments, repair and restore old ones, and advise on all aspects of double bass maintenance. Check out our channel for frequent updates on what's going on in our workshop, ...
*SOLD* French Double Bass: Played by Takanari Koyama *SOLD*
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*SOLD* French Double Bass: Played by Takanari Koyama *SOLD*
Workshop: William Booth II Double Bass Ep 25, Setting the Neck and Tom Testing the Instrument
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Workshop: William Booth II Double Bass Ep 25, Setting the Neck and Tom Testing the Instrument
Workshop: William Booth II Double Bass Ep 24, Trimming the Half Edging and Rebuilding the Corners
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Workshop: William Booth II Double Bass Ep 24, Trimming the Half Edging and Rebuilding the Corners
Workshop: William Booth II Double Bass Ep 23, Glueing the Front to the Back and Sides
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Workshop: William Booth II Double Bass Ep 23, Glueing the Front to the Back and Sides
*SOLD* Hawkes Professor Double Bass: Discussion with George Martin *SOLD*
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*SOLD* Hawkes Professor Double Bass: Discussion with George Martin *SOLD*
*SOLD* Hawkes Professor Double Bass: Played by Thomas Martin *SOLD*
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*SOLD* Hawkes Professor Double Bass: Played by Thomas Martin *SOLD*
*SOLD* Ernst Reinhold Schmidt Double Bass: Played by Thomas Martin *SOLD*
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*SOLD* Ernst Reinhold Schmidt Double Bass: Played by Thomas Martin *SOLD*
*SOLD* Ernst Reinhold Schmidt Double Bass: Discussion with George Martin *SOLD*
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*SOLD* Ernst Reinhold Schmidt Double Bass: Discussion with George Martin *SOLD*
Workshop: William Booth II Double Bass Ep 22, Shaping the Back Braces & Glueing the Back to the Ribs
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Workshop: William Booth II Double Bass Ep 22, Shaping the Back Braces & Glueing the Back to the Ribs
Workshop: William Booth II Double Bass Ep 21, Restoring the Back
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Workshop: William Booth II Double Bass Ep 21, Restoring the Back
Workshop: William Booth II Double Bass Ep 20, Shaping the Bass Bar
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Workshop: William Booth II Double Bass Ep 20, Shaping the Bass Bar
Workshop: William Booth II Double Bass Ep 19, Shaping the Cleats
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Workshop: William Booth II Double Bass Ep 19, Shaping the Cleats
Workshop: William Booth II Double Bass Ep 18, Fitting the Bass Bar
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Workshop: William Booth II Double Bass Ep 18, Fitting the Bass Bar
Workshop: William Booth II Double Bass Ep 17, Fitting a Patch to the Soundhole Wing
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Workshop: William Booth II Double Bass Ep 17, Fitting a Patch to the Soundhole Wing
Workshop: William Booth II Double Bass Ep 16, Fitting and Gluing Cleats to the Front
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Workshop: William Booth II Double Bass Ep 16, Fitting and Gluing Cleats to the Front
Such a beautiful process, thank you for using such detail, I’m beginning the process of refinishing my bass haven’t been able to find too many resources, how long does it need to dry between each coat?
Travai beau et soigneux bravo maestro
I’m not sure I understand why this step was done. Was it just for reinforcement or some other reason?
EYE NEED ENCOURAGED I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING HIGH AND LOW AND CANT FIND A UPRIGHT DOUBLE BASS CAN . CAN I ASK WAY THEY CANT MAKE A DOUBLE BASS KIT ALL THE PARTS PRESHAPED PRE-CUT (IT DONT TAKE A ROCKET SCIENTIST I NEED SOME ONE TO HELP ME OUT I CAN BELLD . THANK YOU R.SAVAGE
So he covers himself in stupid tattoos his body has absorbed a pint of toxic ink then he wares a mask to plane a bit of wood what a clown
Yay! Sounds lovely
Thanks Master.Cheers from Iceland.
Dear Professor Thomas, Thank you very much for your very interesting and useful lecture. In addition, I would like to hear your opinion on resolving the main problem with the French bow-the reduction of natural weight as you move towards the tip of the bow. Some professors advise compensating for this loss of weight by physically pressing the bow into the string, which negatively affects the quality of sound and causes natural physical fatigue. However, there is another way to avoid this problem. As you move the bow towards the tip, the wrist turns counterclockwise, causing the elbow to rise. With the elbow raised, the natural weight of the right arm increases, and no physical effort is required. On the return movement towards the frog, the wrist turns clockwise. The natural weight of the arm decreases, and unwanted crescendos are avoided. Moreover, this technique helps in making inaudible bow changes. I would greatly appreciate your response, as Your opinion is very important to me. Thank you. Sincerely, Vladimir
Thank You so much, Professor Thomas! You really helped me understand the nature of vibrato technique in positions above the seventh. I have a question: what do you think about Rinat's idea of turning the wrist counterclockwise when vibrating with the first finger in lower positions, and turning the wrist clockwise when vibrating with the fourth finger, while simultaneously lifting the first finger as you do in the video? Thank you very much for the invaluable information!
God, that last bass…..
What is that piece she starys with? Heard it, can't name it???
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Damn. He’s as beautiful as those basses!🤯
This is a five-string bass - not very common, but very handy for doubling cello lines in classical music.
very nice bass bravo
Not a single note?
Maybe the price of the old instruments has something to do with folks buying modern instruments!!
Nothing beats watching a skilled craftsman at work. This series is amazing.
Espetacular!!
watched this a few times, it never fails, a gift, thank you
Hmm poplar back, violin shape and round back .. I played a Busan once (Owned by a teacher of mine, who kindly let me play the bass for an hour) and it was very similar to this bass... the darn thing played it's self! The only time I could go to lessons and play better than on my own instrument. What they say about old Italian instruments is all true!
Amazing
This Is Gold!!! And i thought the last video i watched was the best... This one just topped it... im looking at some Neck reworkings. And this video just opened my eyes a bit.. 🤘
One of my Favorite Videos!!!
Excelent Master! 😊
Does anybody know what this music is? I cannot find it searching Isabella Stewart Gardner, only museum website. Thanks.
Скажите, корпус больше, чем 4/4?
just the motivation i needed
now i know how to deal with my cello thank you so much
Great looking Gasparo Da Salo double bass! Is this by chance a Bela Racz made instrument? I look forward to hearing it...I wonder if Tom did a demonstration video of this particular bass? Thank you and I love the channel!
Beautiful
Such a good overview of some of our problems as bass players, and what a wonderfull right arm technique! Happy to know about Mr. portnoi book, very interesring!
Thanks for these videos! I'm glad someone else mentioned the bow grip as a lever. The German bow grip is a class I lever, where the fulcrum (the fingers in the frog, with the first finger on top) is between the effort (the crook of the thumb joint pushing up) and the load (the hair pressing down on the string). The French bow grip is a class III lever, where the effort (first finger pressing down) is between the fulcrum (the thumb in the frog) and the load (hair pressing down on the string). Perhaps it's worth mentioning that a class I lever is more efficient. The mechanical advantage is more than 1. With the class III lever, the mechanical advantage is less than 1.
Wouw! Lovely!
What is that tiny hand planer called that you were using to finetune the fit of the bridge feet ? The itty bitty brass looking one held in fingers
Und???Wagner -Valkyrie,erste seite😂😂😂
Impressive!
Beatiful double bass
Very useful George! Thanks. Was oreintating for a 3/4. Have now a 4/4 but expect the new car to have less space. Also that is a factor. Checking of the same brand. Will see if that means "The 3/4 model is taking less space in all its dimentions". Thanks :)
……… fantastisch, hier sieht man wie viele Schritte am Steg und an der Stimme für einen schönen Klang notwendig sind! Gratulation für dieses schöne Video das durch den Mozart wunderbar ergänzt wird!❤❤
Whats below your tailpiece?
But how much for it?
Interesantisimo e impredionante video. Todo un arte. Gracias y felicidades
What piano trio is this?
How much are the Martin basses?
Funny how this instrument retained so much of the build style of the viola da gamba vs the other violin family instruments.
This is the most helpful video I've seen on french bow technique. Many thanks!
Would those be perpetual strings?
Thank you for your comment. Yes, these are perpetual with a Belcanto B
So satisfying to watch. May I ask the approximate price of this unique instrument ?