The Bass Shop in Stanmore is more than just a store to Susan Riley and her customers. It is the only outlet of its kind in Sydney, exclusively selling, repairing and restoring double basses for a host of clients.
It is also the legacy of her late husband, Alan, who after years of searching for a specialist shop to service double basses, decided to open his own.
The Bass Shop sells new and second-hand double basses, electric basses and smaller plywood basses for school children. All double bass needs including strings, bows, cases, pick-ups, bridges, sheet music and books are available.
Alans' good friend Dave Ellis is The Bass Shop's luthier, and Richard Greenup (The Crayon Kid), is in charge of Creative Design and Repairs.