We knew Carl had fans internationally, but Volkmar Arnecke took it to Germany! Click here for proof. – Aaron On May 17th, 2001, Dan Jackson took us to the luthier Carl Thompson. We met Carl Thompson in his small workshop in the Brooklyn district, near the famous Brooklyn Bridge. He was just working on Dan’s… Continue reading Arni’s Lefthand Basses
Conducted by Aaron Beharelle, 6/17/2000 The following is the transcript of an interview Aaron conducted with Carl in the year 2000. Aside from a few minor edits this is 100% Carl in his purest form. If you haven’t met the man, this interview will provide a great deal of insight into exactly who Carl Thompson… Continue reading Interview with Carl Thompson
For Jazz Fans Daily News by Gayle De Wees Jazz night at the Grappa Cafe, 112 Court St. at State St. where you can enjoy music, fine cuisine, and a cozy bar answers a very special calling on Sunday. The music of Carl Thompson and Friends will be highlighted by a performance by Thompson on… Continue reading Daily News
Well this is it! After roughly two years and nine months I finally got down to Carl’s shop in Brooklyn to pick up my brand-new bass. And let me tell you, it was worth every penny and every day spent. Owning a real work of art, one with months of time and years of experience… Continue reading Letter From Mike Benoit
