Thomas Martin ~ Maker of fine Double-Basses and Cellos

Known internationally as a leading player of the double bass, Thomas Martin is also a fine luthier making many instruments for fellow professionals.

It is always helpful and reassuring to the player to discuss the many things that a prospective buyer who orders an instrument from Thomas Martin might like. The instrument can be set up with the player in mind. It is worth while to talk over such topics as colour, types of wood to be used, strings and string length. All major and minor adjustments are worth talking over with the idea that player and maker both learn from each other. The finished instrument should be like a tailored suit of clothes, good to look at and easy to wear, or in the case of an instrument, good to look at and easy to play.

Although in the future, we hope to offer basses for sale in selected shops around the World, all the instruments to date have been made with an individual player in mind.

Tom's career as a world class solo player to eminent orchestral principal is detailed on the About Thomas Martin page along with information on his various recordings which can be ordered on-line.

Check out the different styles of double basses that Thomas Martin makes and read the comments from players who have already purchased and used these fine instruments. Designed and constructed by a top pro for other professionals.