About Us
 Even
though I like to take a more humorous approach to my company and
selling double basses, I take this issue very seriously. Musicians
develop a lifetime relationship to their instrument. Professional
players rely on their instrument as a tool to perform and provide
for their livelihood. Serious amateurs, whom simply love music and
playing, also desire and deserve to own a great instrument.
Because I am a professional bass player myself, I know how even
the smallest differences can make such a huge impact on the way
we play, sound and perform. Especially because of the great size
of this instrument, it is so very important to find a bass that
has that 'special' sound, but also has the right proportions that
after many hours of use, will not adversely effect physical well
being.
The owner. Besides owing and operating the String Emporium,
I currently serve as Assistant Principal Double bass with the Phoenix
Symphony Orchestra.
I have been in this position for the past 18 years and before coming
to Phoenix, I was also Principal double bass with the Hong Kong
Philharmonic Orchestra for 4 years. In addition to my orchestral
experience, I have free-lanced as a Jazz musician for the past 30
years! I consider myself lucky in that I am in love with any music
that calls for an upright bass! Because of my experience (and that
I consider myself a bass player first) I only sell the upright basses
that I would enjoy to play myself. Here, I am pictured with my beloved
Vincenzo Corain bass which was made in Trieste, Italy, 1848.
At the String Emporium…
- We offer the utmost in professionalism, quality of service
and dedication.
- We pride ourselves by treating each and every customer with
the utmost respect and sincerest commitment.
- All of our instruments are at the highest quality, while our
central theme still, is keeping the prices the most affordable
and the most competitive
- When comparing ‘apples to apples’ no one beats our service
or prices!
Please feel free to call or email
us at anytime. We are eager to find the right instrument or accessory
you need.
Sincerely,
Steve Koscica
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