A luthier since 1973, Jess Wells has quit his job at the pipe organ company and is back to focusing on ‘gambas. His real love, however, is making split-bamboo fly rods. Jess passed away in 2010, read his memoriam.
bio current as of 1996
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Review: The Complete Guide to Sharpening by Leonard Lee
1996
AL#45 p.58 BRB4 p.468
Jess Wells
The reviewer finds that this book is “the one sharpening book on the market today which I find useful as a reference in my library.”
GAL Instrument Plan #40: English Treble Viola da Gamba
1995
AL#43 p.28 BRB4 p.217
Jess Wells
A full-scale instrument plan. See the GAL website for a low-rez preview.
Meet the Maker: Jess Wells
1995
AL#43 p.24 BRB4 p.212
Jonathon Peterson Jess Wells
Wells specializes in the creation of early stringed instruments. Here he discusses that particular market, his training, and the history of the viola da gamba. With 17 photos.