G. Edward Lutherie Inc. is the workshop and enterprise of Gary E. Bartig (G. Edward). As a master luthier and stringed instrument designer, Gary practices the art of Lutherie - the making and repair of stringed instruments.
Much of the concept of the Eminence Portable Upright Bass is owed to the gifted luthier, Scott Zumberg. He made the first prototype for an acoustic amplified portable bass in 1990. That bass, made for Patty Shove, is still gigging around the upper Midwest with Pete Mathison. After Scott's untimely death in 1993, Gary received permission from the Zumberg family to continue developing the portable bass concept.
As a result, Gary brought his background in music retailing, sound engineering, electronics, lutherie, and musicianship together in 1996 to establish G. Edward Lutherie Inc., with the purpose of perfecting what is now considered to be the preeminent portable upright in the bass world — the Eminence Portable Upright Bass.
Due to his status as a respected luthier and musician, Gary has been fortunate to work with many top bass professionals during the development of the Eminence bass. He is indebted to them for their invaluable feedback and support over the years (with thanks especially to Mark Rubin).
G. Edward Lutherie Inc. is the workshop and enterprise of Gary E. Bartig (G. Edward). As a master luthier and stringed instrument designer, Gary practices the art of Lutherie - the making and repair of stringed instruments.
Much of the concept of the Eminence Portable Upright Bass is owed to the gifted luthier, Scott Zumberg. He made the first prototype for an acoustic amplified portable bass in 1990. That bass, made for Patty Shove, is still gigg...
Bartig,Gary E.(G. Edward)
