505: Matthew Tucker on innovations in bass luthiery




Contrabass Conversations double bass life show

Summary: Matthew Tucker of Bresque Basses has been innovating in a number of fascinating ways in the world of bass luthiery.  A regular attendee of the Violin Society of America / Oberlin Bass Workshop, Matthew has designed an innovative system of flatback double bass bracing that he calls Responsive Flatback Bracing. We dig into this bracing system, his path into the luthier world, his approach to repair (think doctor/patient relationship), the luthier and client relationship, and much more!