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	The Setup and Repair of the Double Bass for Optimum Sound A Manual for Players, Makers, and Repairers by Chuck Traeger with David Brownwell and William Merchant. Author Chuck Traeger is an artist bassist and expert repairer who operated a top professional bass shop in New York City for many years. David Brownell is an expert repairer, bassist, and long-time editor of the Michigan Violinmakers Association Journal. Bill Merchant is a bassist and repairer in NYC who apprenticed with Chuck and is his successor in the NYC Bass Shop. This big new book is the bible for the bass - complete information on repair and optimisation. For the player who wants more and better sound, and for the luthier who will provide it. Detailed, clear, correct and efficient techniques for practically any repair. Thoroughly illustrated, 375 pages. "This book contains secrets which you will fin d nowhere else on how to make ANY bass louder, evener and easier to play."		Price:

	How to Improve the Resonance Conditions of Musical Instruments by Vibration-Dedamping Elimination of Wold-Notes & Other Adjustments by Professor Gerhard A. v. Reumont. Describes the author's twenty-five years of experience and the methods and equipment he used to "play-in" string instruments. (Only for experts who can properly evaluate and apply this process.) "Violin makers and players have long believed that violins, both when new and after long repose, need playing in. In this short book Gerhard von Reumont explains his method for quickly doing this by means of a mechanical device attached to the bridge. . . covers some fascinating territory and proposes what may well be a valuable workshop tool." Joseph Curtin in the August 2000 Strad Magazine, London		Price:

	Cello Making - Step by Step By Henry A. Strobel Full size drawings for the 4/4 (755 mm) cello and its inside mold. The process of making a master cello, including some alternate tools and techniques, is described in detail and illustrated with numerous photographs. This new (third) edition also includes full size drawings and measurements for the 7/8 "Guadagnini" cello, varnish information, etc. "The energetic Mr. Strobel is now onto his sixth handbook, and this modest volume contains a wealth of valuable information for the novice and, I would guess, not a few professionals as well . . . Strobel's motivation in publishing these handbooks from his delightful country workshop is purely and simply to help someone out here to share in the great pleasure of building an instrument to be proud of. I am sure he has already succeeded many times over." John Dilworth in the March 1996 Strad Magazine, London		Price:

	Practical Acoustics of Instruments fo the Violin Family Bridging Science and Art by Jan James Non-mathematical, illustrated, for the string musician rather than the violin maker. A wealth of practical information on adjustment, strings, instrument and bow characteristics, historical perspective, etc. Dr. James is known for his articles in the VSA Journal and The Strad.		Price:

	Violin Maker's Notebook By Henry A. Strobel Includes: Bow Rehairing and Repairs Crack and Varnish Repairs Shop Safety Photographing Violins Intervals and Tuning The Connoisseur A Repair Example With Illustrations and Bibliography		Price: