About Us

The Acoustic Bass Shop specializes in intimate repair of fine double basses. 

Luthier, Alex Friedman is a master at restoring, repairing, and maintaining the upright string bass. Alex also builds beautiful hand-crafted custom upright basses as in the tradition of the old world grand masters today.

With many happy & satisfied regular clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and numerous local freelance professionals, the Acoustic Bass Shop continues to be the premiere string bass shop for the discerning Upright Bassist everywhere.