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A Family Tradition

We are a father and son team – Thomas and George Martin. We have a long tradition in making, restoring and dealing in all things double bass.

About Thomas And George Martin Violin Makers

Thomas and George Martin Violin Makers, is one of the leading double bass specialists in the world. Find out more about us and the highly-skilled individuals that make up our team below.

Thomas & George Martin Violin Makers

We offer a full range of services for all levels of double bass players. Our experienced team in the workshop and the office give our clientele a helpful, friendly and knowledgeable service. The workshop team consists of head restorer and set up expert Daniel Paxton and scroll graft and neck set expert Ian Shankland, both assisted by Jonathan Glithero.

Thomas Martin

Thomas Martin has long been a household name in the world of double bass. His achievements as a player, teacher and pedagogue have gained him far-reaching recognition. The appreciation of the instrument itself has been a lifelong obsession for Tom. Today in partnership with his son George he specialises in expertise and high profile placements, having seen and played so many great instruments during his time as a musician and connoisseur of the double bass.

George Martin

George’s earliest memories are of crawling around his father’s workbench while Tom was building one of his first double basses. As a teenager, George began working in the workshop himself, developing an appreciation for the fine instruments that passed through it. As the firm grew, so did George’s skill and expertise. Today, George plays a key role in running the family business and has recently led the realisation of his father’s long-held dream to produce reference works on the double bass.