Completed June 2026. Bass #4 is an updated version of #3, based on the same Ruggeri bass ca. 1695.

In addition to modifications to the outline, #4 has a flatback (along with sides and grafted scroll) of highly figured American curly cherry. The varnish is again a transparent rosinate oil varnish by Dr. J.G. McIntosh.

Status: SOLD

Completed June 2025. Bass #3 is inspired by a well-known bass by Vincenzo Ruggeri of Cremona ca. 1695.

I designed this model as a 3/4 size instrument with a large low end, shorter string length, and exceptional access to the upper registers. The varnish is a transparent rosinate oil varnish by Dr. J.G. McIntosh of Seattle Washington.

Status: SOLD

Completed June 2023, Bass #2 is based on the same 7/8 size model as Bass #1.

Design Updates: For additional back rigidity, the flatback geometry has been updated to a continuous curve from the lower block to the neck block. The rib depth at the heel has been reduced to improve player access to thumb position. A removable neck design has been added for easier air travel.

Status: SOLD

Completed June 2021, Bass #1 is a 7/8 size gamba model based loosely on a bass by William Tarr of Manchester, England, 1850.

The geometry and ergonomics of the instrument have been updated to modern standards, creating an extremely playable, large-bodied instrument well-suited to orchestral and jazz playing.

Status: SOLD. In use in the NY Metropolitan Opera since 2021.