Azola.com sells handcrafted Azola basses in Ramona, CA
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AZOLA BASSES HOME PAGE
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Steve Azola has played bass since the age of twelve, and loves the instrument. In his late teens he began modifying and eventually building basses to meet his own particular needs and tastes. His lutherie skills and techniques developed through the years, as he completed projects satisfying himself and fellow bass players. He learned everything he could from the examples of other builders he admired.
Steve earned a living as a respected craftsman in the field of fine automobile and motorcycle restoration. Many prestigious awards were won in the Concours circuit, mostly in the European classes (Mercedes, Ferrari, etc.). The demand for absolute perfection instilled in Steve the high quality standards he strives for today. As a motorcycle enthusiast, he performed the same magic on European bikes (Ducati, Moto Guzzi, BMW, etc.), and yes, sometimes Harleys too. You know, there's an awfully strong link between bikes and bassists...and bass builders.
About fourteen years ago, Steve mentioned to his wife, Jill, that if he ever came across a vintage Ampeg Baby Bass, he'd sell one of his motorcycles to make it his. He'd seen one in a store window as a kid, and just thought it was too cool. Sure enough, he got his hands on a black five-string (and yes, there was a motorcycle involved). Once he'd had the Baby a while, and he started to really talk to people about it, he decided that there just might be some demand for a modern version of the classic Baby Bass. He thought the proper thing to do first was to obtain Ampeg's authorization. After that was done, he worked out his design concept, built a prototype and took it to a NAMM show - to the delight of many bassists who also remembered the vintage Ampeg. (If you could have seen the looks on their faces that first year!) And so the Azola Baby Bass was born. Boy, was that fun.
Contact
Administrative:
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- SAN MARCOS CA
- United States 92078-4365
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- 760-5919162
Registrant:
- Stephen J. Azola
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- San Marcos CA
- United States 92069
