- Passion
- Master craft
- Love
Philosophy
The creation, or practice of violin making is a deeply personal endeavor.
It is a challenge on many levels, to make something aesthetically beautiful which also resonates acoustically. In an age of disposable manufacture, I consider it an honor and privilege to make instruments of lasting quality and beauty.
All instruments are made by my own hands, using traditional methods, which I have practiced and mastered in over twenty years of making.
History
Originally from Los Angeles, California, Andrew moved to Prague, the Czech Republic in SEPT. 1992. It was in this beautiful city that his love and appreciation for the double bass was realized. As a bass player and woodworker, it was a perfect environment to learn to build and restore instruments. In 1996, he enrolled in the violin making school in Luby, U Chebu (formerly known as Shoenbach). There, he made his first violin. From there, he studied in Prague with several luthiers, most notably Jan Slipka, in the Rudolfinum, home of the Czech Philharmonic.
Since the year 2000 he has been making custom, hand made instruments for bassists from all over the world, from Jazz to classical music, his instruments are played in orchestras and conservatories, by both students and professionals worldwide.
1992
moved to Prague
1996
made his first violin
1998
opened his own Atelier
Instruments
I make a range of instruments in various shapes and styles, according
to the specific needs of the player.
From solo bass models, in gamba and Italian style shapes, to larger
orchestral models with four or five strings.
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Solo Bass
I make a range of instruments in various shapes and styles, according to the specific needs of the player.
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Jazz
From solo basses models, in gamba and Italian style shapes.I make a range of instruments in various shapes and styles, according to the specific needs of the player.
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Italian
I make a range of instruments in various shapes and styles, according to the specific needs of the player.
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Orchestral
From solo basses models, in gamba and Italian style shapes.I make a range of instruments in various shapes and styles, according to the specific needs of the player.
Contact
Should you be interested in more information about my basses references, or a price quote, please do not hesitate to contact me.
- pittsbass@gmail.com
- 00420-775-294971
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Krhanice 257,
257 42, Czech Republic - IČO 26190478
Andrew Pitts Double Bass, s.r.o.
Spisová značka: C 78315 vedená u Městského soudu v Praze, zapsáno 25. července 2000