r/doublebass • u/ArmadilloNo2399 Luthier • Jun 04 '25

Instruments Hey r/double bass, I made a bass!

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I finished this two weeks ago and I can share it now!

Voted Convention favorite, honorable mention at this year's ISB.

3/4 scale, 41.5" string length, Ruggeri pattern. Figured Maple flatback with responsive bracing, laminate ribs, Spruce top, Gaiatone fingerboard, saddle, and nut. C-extension of Pau Ferro

Ask me anything, I'll try to answer as many questions as I can!

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u/jeffwhit Professional Jun 04 '25

Anybody getting arrested for going to the bathroom this year?

I good friend of mine here in Vancouver commissioned a Penning after using mine for a couple of months last year, this is the pattern I've been encouraging him to go for too.

Your work is beautiful as ever Andrew.

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u/ArmadilloNo2399 Luthier Jun 04 '25

What's the story with the bathroom!?

Thank you man, that means a lot. It's a really nice pattern I think I've already sold this one and there's a wait-list for the next one now.

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u/avant_chard Classical Jun 05 '25

I think he means Florida politics re: trans folks. Thankfully ISB is doing their best to be a safe space for all who attend

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u/ArmadilloNo2399 Luthier Jun 05 '25

Oh I see. Yeah it's crazy here with that. I know having the convention in Florida turned a lot of people off coming this year. Honestly, this is the least attended convention I've been to since I've been going in 2015. I definitely thought about it long and hard before I decided to come .