We’re chatting with double bass luthier and Heartland String Bass Shop owner Chris Threlkeld-Wiegand today on the Contrabass Conversations podcast. Chris formerly worked at Robertson and Sons Violins before starting his own shop, and he makes extensions and does repair work in addition to crafting his own unique instruments.
It was a real pleasure to sit down and chat with Chris. I own a low B extension on my Jakstadt bass that Chris crafted, and it is a really excellent piece of hardware. I’ve also enjoyed playing on his various double basses, and I’ll be excited to see how he continues to push the boundaries of instrument making and come up with new and innovative ways of crafting double basses.
We’re also featuring a track from University of Iowa bass professor Volkan Orhon performed on one of Chris’ instruments. Check out the photos below for samples of Chris’ work. More photos, plus detailed information about the Heartland String Bass Shop and contact information for Chris can be found at www.heartlandsbs.com. Enjoy!