Welcome to Benedict G Puglisi – The Double Bass Maker | Melbourne's finest craftsmanship for Double Bass and string instruments

Made to be played with passion and perfection.

Musicians world-wide have discovered the handmade individual works of art that are Benedict Puglisi’s double basses and cellos. His expertise, passion and quality of workmanship is widely recognized and requested.

Traditional methods

Inspired by the style, workmanship, and sound of the grand old European Master Luthiers and their instruments.

Long history

More than 30 years of dedicated friendly service. Versatile instruments for musicians of all genres.

Atelier Puglisi

Est.1995 by Benedict his Atelier has grown to become one of Australia’s trusted premier centres for stringed instruments. Played worldwide.

HIGHLIGHTS

Esperanza Spalding headlining Melbourne Jazz 2016 and christening an original Puglisi Double Bass

Melbourne Made, Internationally Played!

The double basses supplied to the Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2016 were once again all hand built, original models made by craftsman Benedict Puglisi and his talented team at Atelier Puglisi.

The passion for the continuous pursuit of perfection and beauty

Individual original working pieces of art

First grade, personally selected, timber used in each instrument.

Famous classic models with modern interpretations and construction. Creating custom original variations.

Individually set up for personal preferences and styles with optimun playability

Ron Carter
French
Simon Van Cam
Kluke
Barre Phillips

“Dear Ben, I have to tell that your instruments are AMAZING!!!. I’ve got to say don’t fall in love easily but in this case I can make an exception.I can’t wait to have one of these for keeps.”
Christian McBrideWORLD RENOWNED BASSIST
“I love this little Double Bass. Its so easy to play and I just love the sound!”
Suzanne Lee HoldenMelbourne Symphony Orchestra, since 1985
“I can’t thank you enough for first, building such a fine bass but also second, letting me buy it!
Larry GrenadierWORLD RENOWNED BASSIST
“There’s a luthier in Melbourne called Ben Puglisi who has been basically the only guy I have been taking my bass to for years to do repairs and to help me with these wacky ideas about setting them up.He’s always been a bit of a shining light in my life.”

SCOTT OWENBASSIST OF LEGENDARY ROCK BAND 'THE LIVING END'
“I love playing my Puglisi double bass and can’t imagine ever parting with her. Thank you so much!”
Chloe Ann Williams Freelance Orchestral Player
“I have the wonderful pleasure of owning and playing the Puglisi Sebastiano model double bass…. I cannot recommend the instruments and services of Atelier Puglisi highly enough.”
Nick HaywoodAcclaimed Australian Jazz Bassist & Senior Lecturer at UTAS, NMIT and Midi school of Music in Bejing
“A hearty thanks for the generous use of your superb instruments. I really admire your instruments, enjoy playing them, and really respect what you’re doing!”
Lloyd Swanton Bassist from The Necks, and much much more....