Samuel Wells - Double Bass Maker & Repairer

20/01/2026

We are now taking bookings for all bow repair work and rehairing. Give Sam a call or send us a message to book your bow in. Violin, viola, cello and bass bows - we do them all!

06/07/2025

12/02/2025

Perfectly prepped for fitting the neck on the latest instrument.

04/10/2024

In those brief moments between repair work (waiting for glue or varnish to dry usually), I like to knuckle down to some good old fashioned bass making. I'm just creeping up on the final thickness for this front with a sharp scraper. This is where the magic happens 😉

02/10/2024

Repair job or does Sam enjoy Double Bass Spirograph in his spare time?

11/09/2024

German made gamba shaped bass. Professionally restored and set up in the workshop of Samuel Wells. Easy to play with an even, warm and rich tone. LOB 109cm String length 107cm

23/02/2024

If anybody is free this Sunday, I'll be exhibiting in the makers day at

It's a great way to see hundreds of beautiful hand made instruments and meet the people who make them. Best part is it's free entry!

23/12/2023

18/09/2023

Two Northern power houses in the workshop this week. One is attributed to James Cole 1824-1891, the other attributed to James Briggs 1855-1935.
Not too bad really 👌

13/09/2023

Another string to Burnley's bow! 🎸

Did you know that Curzon Street is home to Samuel Wells - Double Bass Maker & Repairer?

As well as making and repairing Double Basses, Samuel also sells factory-made affordable string instruments.

These are robust and reliable, and are ideal for the beginner, amateur enthusiasts or those looking to purchase an instrument on a budget.

Samuel's reviews speak for themselves too, with a five star rating on Facebook! ✅

For more information on this unique business, head over to their page. 👇

🔗 - https://www.facebook.com/doublebassrepair

11/09/2023

Busy week last week despite being about a million degrees in the workshop.....

1&2.New fingerboard, top nut and bridge with a piece of wood prepared for the fitting a C extension

3. Front glued on a nice little Northern English bass after repairing some rib cracks.

4. Finishing up repairing cracks and fitting repair studs in a German bass. Almost ready to put back together.

5. Finally finished what feels like my life's work. A huge repair job on a French bass..... More on that later😉