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Word-of-mouth advertising has suited Threlkeld-Wiegand well in his string bass business and he will soon start crafting his 60 th instrument. He hopes it will do the same for the custom bass ...

He was known as a “genius luthier” among niche mandolin communities across the nation and a notable bass player who helped enliven southwestern New Mexico’s music scene. Those who ...

Francis whipped out a massive 17-string bass guitar onstage, and while the initial novelty of the hulking yellow instrument brought the desired reaction, Francis reveals it's caused him a great ...

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A violin is the highest pitched string instrument and a double bass is the lowest pitched string instrument found in an orchestra. A trumpet is the highest pitched brass instrument in an orchestra ...