Double Bass and Cello News
Maple Tree delivered for new Basses
June 2010
The total weight of the tree is in excess of three tonnes, and will make around 15 basses. Have a look at the Pictures.
Ron Carter plays Martin bass
May 2010
Jazz great Ron Carter has been playing a Martin bass for a recent series of concerts.
Martin Patitucci Model Double Bass
April 2010
Congratulations to Chris Wright on his new Martin Patitucci model Double Bass.
New Martin concert 4/4 bass
April 2010
Congratulations to Nick Haward on his new Martin concert 4/4 bass
Tom hits Atlanta this month for a Masterclass
January 2010
Tom will be holding lessons, playing in the Atlanta Symphony and a Recital. Want to take part?
Furtok plays Brahms Cello Sonata on his Martin Bass
December 2009
Here is a video of the amazing Boguslaw Furtok playing Brahms on his lovely Martin bass.
Watch David Burndrett plays his own composition on his beautiful Martin double bass
December 2009
Here we have a great video of David Burndrett and his wife Mandy Hallam playing Fantasia.
Martin basses hit the Bass Garden in New York!
December 2009
We are proud to announce that there are two stunning Martin basses at the Bass Garden in New York.
Tom meets young bassist Harrison Wood
December 2009
View the video of Tom and Harrison playing Elegia by Giovanni Bottesini.
John Patitucci Solo Video
November 2009
View the video of John doing what he does best on his lovely Patitucci model jazz bass.
Meherban wins audition
November 2009
Congratulations to Meherban Gillett who was the successful winner of first principal double bass at the Royal Danish Opera in Denmark.
Winner of the Koussevitzky competition announced.
November 2009
Congratulations to Grigory Krotenko on winning the III International Serge Koussevitzky Double Bass Competition in Russia.
Bottesini Collection Volume 5 out now!
November 2009
Download Volume no. 5 in the Bottesini Collection
Carnival of Venice edited by Tom now available
November 2009
A new copy of Bottesini Carnival of Venice edited by Tom is available from the International Music Company in New York.
A Star is Born - The New Concerto Double Bass
November 2009
See the first of our new Concerto model double basses, straight out of the Martin workshop.
Congratulations to Joan Perarnau
November 2009
Joan Perarnau offered a job in the double bass section of the Orquesta Sinfonica de Castilla y Leon in Spain.
Specially made left handed Concert 3/4 model bass for sale
October 2009
Have a look at our latest 3/4 Double Bass for sale
Chris Jennings performs with the Dhafer Youssef Quartet
October 2009
Watch the video of left handed bass player, Chris Jennings performing with the Dhafer Youssef Quartet.
Thomas Kennedy for sale.
October 2009
Coming soon we have a very fine example of a Thomas Kennedy double bass.
Tom goes to Australia with the LPO.
September 2009
Tom is very honoured to have been asked to tour Australia with the LPO in there double bass section.
Just like a fine wine, a Martin Bass aging gracefully...
August 2009
Scott Pringle sent us in a great picture of his Double Bass and we thought we should share this great shot with you.
Martin Double Bass Amongst the Stars!
August 2009
The martin Double Bass made a star appearance at a gala event of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra.
Koussevitzky competition, Martin bass is first prize!
August 2009
We are proud to be the title sponsor of the III International Serge Koussevitzky Double Bass Competition.
Martin Bass in the making of HSBC advert.
August 2009
We are proud to have been informed that one of our Martin basses was used in the making of the music for an HSBC advert.
Tom, George and Ian hit the ISB convention in Penn State
August 2009
The Martin bass boys had a very successful journey to Penn State to the International Society of Bassists biennial convention.
Roy Haynes Trio video.
August 2009
This is a video we found of the Roy Haynes Trio featuring John
Patitucci.
