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Quite the feat given modern tools. It can seriously make one wonder how we went from wooden flute type instruments to orchestral masterpieces overnight -relatively speaking.

This is one of my favorite video series ever created.

Well that is a very luthiery cat, I think she is trying to tell "don't shave it too thin, it may crack in the future." It is a perfect experience to watch such fine craftmanship and artistry. I am a guitar builder and I was recently thinking about building a double bass, after the request of a friend. Your work is inspiring sir.

Was wondering when You were going to get the Angle Grinder out .

4y4 violin ਦੇ ਸਾਰੇ ਸਾਇਜ ਵਾਲੀ ਕੋਪੀ ਭੇਜ ਦਿਓ ਜੀ ਮੈ violin ਬਣਾਉ ਹੈ ਜੀ ਸੋਡਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਹੋਵੇਗਾ ਜੀ

Woooow 👏👏👏

They say a double bass is made of the pieces of wood left after making a violin.

I’am sure someone makes kits for double bass guitar for beginner to save money without all the hard work that goes into it. How to build quality Balsawood model airplanes lots of work goes into it kits 😅

Do you make a kit Robbin Savage of Alliance Ohio USA

The five string sounded better on the higher notes. I want one! All my friends have three or four installments guitars violins accordions, but my wife won't let me buy a second Bass , just no fair!

Was the fifth string tuned to B or C. If tuned to B the relationship between strings will be the same as a standard four string. With good metal strings you can use higher positions on the fifth string where the fingers are closer together. This allows easy fingering with all four fingers.

The last few years I've been experimenting with fifths tuning CGDA like a Cello one octave down. Works well for improve with my moving hand style, however for reading sheet music just to much shifting.

I love the clamping method at 14:30 All of these videos are great

I'm surprised to learn that the back of the peg box is closed on bass. I'm more used to seeing peg boxes being open on both ends. Guess I just haven't gotten a good enough look before.

Всегда хотел увидеть как делают завиток. Спасибо!

I've been struck with an idea to build an electric upright bass. I'm trying to replicate the Yamaha SLB300 somewhat. I surched the internet for dimensions or some kind of diagram with measurements. All I can find is the spices for the finger board. I'm using that to scale out the rest of it by inches to feet using pictures on my phone. It's hard work. So far I've managed to make a finger board and the neck. Of course I'm trying to save money by doing this so, that's the whole reason. But I know I can. I just need dimensions. I'm going today to get a big piece of maple to make the real neck. Thanks for your videos. I love the art of hand carving.

You really captured the sound of Edgar's bass. Congratulations!

All double basses are born violins… but some of them grow up to be violas, others cellos then another become double basses.😉

OOOH…… THANK YOU HENRY MANCINI FOR THE PETER GUNN THEME SONG SONG ❗️

AT LAST WE MEET AGAIN 🤓 The last and ONLY comment I sent you ….. you were feeding Magpies and …… you had to lock Ebony out for a not allowing you to sand in piece.👀 I also commented on the dream bass hopefully one day I’ll save up and order from you. I wanted a : BLONDE DOUBLE BASS ❗️ BUT…. I DIDNT KNOW YOU ACTUALLY MANUFACTURED ONE! but there is is❗️ IS THAT A MAPLE OR SPRUCE TOP? Just wondering……….. IT LOOKS AND SOUNDS BREATHTAKING ❗️

Love your work, Ben 🤩

Love this.Such intense workmanship and dedication! Thanks for sharing.

I totally agree with WLandsale. I'm watching this this video's in Belgium while I'm working on an arched back double bass. Great. (I'm 70 years old) I have a question. Do you give the back plate everywhere the same thickness ? (and how much?)

I love the music matching with the carving sounds

What a great series! Thank you very much for allowing me to accompany the construction of the beautiful double bass. The very sensitive music, mixed with the working noises, created a great atmosphere. I had to laugh at your naughty cat several times. Thanks again and all the best! Michael Bereckis (pensioner, saxophonist, clarinettist and passionate beginner on the double bass) from Dortmund, Germany

Great video, but horrible music choices. Something lilting and cheerful, or solemn yet soothing would be better than the horror movie music provided. I literally cut off the sound. Still, great video and outatanding craftsmanship.

Very even and full ...and played by a terrific player ! it will only get better from here mate

This is so nice to watch.

Absolutely beautiful!

I felt that in my liver.

What an orchestral cannon! That sort of low register from a brand new bass is mind blowing - sweet upper range - one bass to rule them all! :-) amazing work Ben

Powerful sound!

Headphones recommended!

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What would be a source for 2/4 size double bass construction?

Considering that's maple you're carving, you've got some seriously sharp knives.

how thick it the piece of wood you used for the face plate of the bass ?

Just out of curiosity, why do you wait to do the final carve on the fingerboard and neck until it's assembled? I would think both parts would be easier to manage as several pieces

Wow, such a smooth and warm sound 😍

Oh wow, how long does it take to carve the headstock? That scroll is amazing! Also, love the cat on the bench, I have a hard time keeping mine off. Two of them taking turns 😸

Oh there you go, I LOVE the long handled gouge! I have a large slick (flat edge boat building chisel) but now I really want to find or make a gouge like that 😍

Wonderful video! I especially like the shot carving the end block with 2 planes 😁 One of these days I would like to build an upright myself. Made an archtop guitar and a teardrop shaped violin, so I have most of the basic concepts, it's just the size of the thing that's intimidating. I'm curious, what wood did you use for the linings here?

It's always a great experience to see the wood soak in the finish and reveal itself.

How do you decide of the shape and volume of the instrument. Is there any standards I could look upon to make one myself ? Did you tried different shapes and volumes over time to get a different sound ? Looks like the best job in the world. I'm cabinet worker, carpenter, designer (college in architecture only). I love to make my own instruments and tools but I'm more into guitars and maybe a violin soon but would love to make one just for the pleasure. I'm disabled so I got all the time I need and I'm really patient. Don't really want to make some studies into it. Maybe just working for a guy who make it and get his help for a cheap pay could be nice.

Have you ever made/heard/seen a bass without the traditional scroll? I was wondering what the tone would be like without the additional mass at the end of the neck. Gene in usa

Hi good overview on the how. But, i wonder about the edge of the fingerboard are always vertical.. can it be done with a radius ? Like to not be a full 90..

Oh wow! I sure loved watching the progression and care that you gave this beautiful instrument! It looks and sounds amazing! Im a cellist and have a beautiful old German cello and a new-age carbon fiber cello. As i live in northern Wyoming, USA, winters are rough for traveling with the old guy, so the carbon fiber is more forgiving. Love them both! May this bass find a very fortunate person to take him into the huge music world!

I noticed the shape of the top part of the bass tapers slightly inward towards the neck like an hour glass. It's different from the violin. All this time I assumed an upright bass was just a scaled up violin.

First class and so informative. Thank you from Jacksonville Florida

What are the starting thicknesses of the front and back blanks? Or maybe a better question is how much arch is in both panels.