Studio Pangaro string instruments specializes in the setup, repair, restoration, and new construction of double basses and cellos.
Hours are by appointment only in Central Square, Cambridge.
As a bassist, I pay special attention to setup, as well as innovations in materials and repair processes. I work with every customer to dial in the right repair for their instrument, playing style, and budget.
Services include:
Not a big violin, not a mini bass, the cello has its own set of needs. I start with 'spec' setup, and then adjust the sounds and playability to each player's needs.
The range of cello service available is similar to that of basses, with a particular focus on custom setup not available at more 'traditional' shops. This is especially popular with jazz players and cellists who cover a broad range of music.
Please note I no longer work on guitars or bass guitars.
I’ve been a luthier as long as I’ve been a musician, building my first guitar at age 13. Working with musical instruments was an obsession that only deepened when I started playing double bass at age 18. I would drive hours out of state to hang around the shops of local luthiers like Lou DiLeone, picking up whatever advice I could and then applying it to my own work at home.
My work as a professional luthier began in 2014 with David Gage in New York City. During that time, I honed my skills on almost every repair imaginable. In 2017 I moved back to Boston and opened my own shop specializing in the setup, repair, and restoration of double bass and cello. I began designing and making new double basses in 2021. My 2025 bass (#3) recently won a silver medal for workmanship and a "top five" ranking for sound at the International Society of Bassists conference.
I'm always happy to meet new musicians and consult about their needs. Please get in touch!
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